What drives Oregon

FAST AND FUN

These aren't golf carts. These are high performance vehicles with lots of torque and plenty of get-up-and-go. While electric vehicles rely on heavy batteries, they’re positioned in the car to improve handling and maintain interior space. Plus, electric vehicle engines are quieter and produce less vibration for a smoother ride.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles offer the zip of all-electric vehicles for smaller ranges, plus the convenience of a back-up gasoline-powered engine to take you on longer distances.

THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

EVs are the present and the future. From luxury to economy, hatchbacks to SUVs, there’s a plug-in electric vehicle for everyone. Dozens of options are available to Oregon consumers today, and auto makers anticipate introducing even more models in the coming years.

ZERO EMISSIONS

All-electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, which means they produce far fewer greenhouse gases and other harmful air emissions than traditional gas-powered cars. Transportation is responsible for just over 30 percent of Oregon’s energy consumption and over 35 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions. Changes to how we fuel our vehicles has huge potential to reduce emissions and fuel costs.

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