Electric Vehicles
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Who's gonna drive you home? Hopefully me ... in a Tesla
Along Northwest Couch Street near First Avenue last Thursday, pedestrians went out of their way to approach the curious-looking sports car parked across from the University of Oregon’s White Stag building. One…
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We're pioneers, Oregon! Ditch that wagon for the West Coast Electric Highway
In the 1800s, Oregon welcomed stagecoaches filled with weary travelers to places like The Wolf Creek Inn. On March 16, 2012, we also welcomed weary, rain-soaked travelers to the Wolf Creek Inn. Only this…
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Drive Oregon wants e-bikes to help riders on that dreaded last mile
Drive Oregon has landed a grant that could help illustrate the electric vehicle advocate’s eclectic mission. The public-private partnership that hopes to fortify Oregon’s electric vehicle industry…
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Tesla's CEO: Texas electric car sales 'life or death' for company
Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk testified Tuesday in favor of legislation on which his company's business model for successful sales in Texas is dependent. House Bill 3351, filed…
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Short drive ahead: EV execs ready for sector growth
Electric vehicle batteries are getting cheaper and performing better, charging infrastructure is becoming more dynamic and the vehicles themselves —with Brammo’s electric motorcycles hitting more than…
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Gallery: OEN/Drive Oregon's PubTalk on electric vehicles
Each month, the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network hosts a compelling event called, quite simply, PubTalk. Along with the requisite networking opportunities, the gatherings feature discussions with up-and-comers…
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Oregon lawmakers want to power up more EVs
Oregon's House will consider a bill that would expand Oregon's electric vehicle charging network. Senate Bill 536A would allow the state to place charging stations on state-owned property, such as at…
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Making Change: Leather Storrs on another way to look at broccoli
Editor's note: This is part of an interview series called Making Change. The interviews by Mark Feldman will explore the specifics of how change happens through conversations with a range of sustainability…
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EcoSpeed, B-line deal helps bikers haul heftier cargo
A Portland cycling specialist and a prominent city delivery service are collaborating on a service that could help move heavy goods around town sustainably. EcoSpeed Inc., which designs and makes electric…
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EVs: Ensuring ‘The Opportunity to Charge’
In 1983, Oregon passed the landmark “Opportunity to Recycle Act” that ensured every Oregonian would have the opportunity to recycle easily at their curbside. In the 30 years since then, Oregonians…
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Getaround's first year in Portland marked by growth
One of the nation's higher-profile car-sharing programs said it's inching toward the 1,000-vehicle mark a year after launching in Portland. Getaround has coaxed participation from more than 900 vehicle…
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Making Change: Drive Oregon's Jeff Allen on the iPhone of cars
Editor's note: This is part of an interview series called Making Change. The interviews by Mark Feldman will explore the specifics of how change happens through conversations with a range of sustainability…
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Kitzhaber OKs electric vehicle push
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has formalized his support of the state’s pro-electric vehicle efforts. A memorandum of understanding that Kitzhaber signed Tuesday signals his further support for the new…
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And they're off: Brammo gets cycle racing green flag
Electric motorcycle riders: start your engines. Ashland-based Brammo Inc,’s electric motorcycles have gained entry into the American Federation of Motorcyclists. The Modesto, Calif.-based Federation…
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Drive Oregon gives out another $170K
Drive Oregon has given away several giant checks to a bevy of pro-electric vehicle initiatives. The Portland-based group, partially funded by state funds, alloted $179,926 to six projects. $50,000 went…
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Zipcar hopes Fits will electrify PSU
Zipcar Inc. officials said Tuesday they’re adding 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles to the company’s Portland fleet. The Zipcar (NASDAQ: ZIP) vehicles will be available through Portland…
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UO, Arcimoto team on teaching science to middle school students
Electric car maker Arcimoto will host more than 30 Lane County educators Friday as part of a new program to inspire students to learn science, technology, engineering and math skills. At the Eugene training,…
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Bringing the data, Tesla's Elon Musk comes back at NY Times
Tesla Motors Cahirman and CEO Elon Musk responded to a review of the Model S that ran in the New York Times Feb. 8 with a blog post this week that shows detailed logs of the New York Times reporter's journey…
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NY Times fires back at Tesla's Elon Musk
The day after Elon Musk took to Twitter to denounce a tough Tesla Model S review, New York Times reporter John M. Broder is is firing back. Broder wrote in a Friday story about his troubled trip around…
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How to sell a million electric vehicles
Oregon is working hard to lead the nation in the electric vehicle sector. DriveOregon, a nonprofit, public- and private-sector partnership with a mission to promote and grow the electrical vehicle industry,…
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Elon Musk refutes NY Times Tesla test drive report
The New York Times ran a story Feb. 8 recounting a two-day test drive of Tesla Motors' Model S sedan along Interstate 95. That's where Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) has recently installed fast chargers…
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N.C. group lands federal grant to study alternative fuel stations
The North Carolina Solar Center said it’s getting a $500,000 federal grant to study how to add more alternative fuel stations in the state. The money will be used by The Alternative Fuel Implementation…
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My EV isn't my valentine, but there's a lot to love
My interest in electric vehicles began back in the late 1990s, when my husband and I converted a 1987 Fiat Spider. It was a challenge and a conversation starter. I embraced the cutting-edge technology…
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Clean fuel backers seek Oregon program extension
Proponents of Oregon's Clean Fuels Program cosponsored an event in Salem Wednesday with Drive Oregon that brought a troupe of electric vehicles to the Capitol in Salem. On the heels of a report on Oregon's…
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UPS plugs in 100 electric vehicles for California
United Parcel Service announced the rollout of California’s largest electric-vehicle fleet Tuesday morning at its West Sacramento hub. California Gov. Jerry Brown joined leaders from UPS (NYSE: UPS),…
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