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tagged: Electric cars

April 09, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Oregon Senate Passes Bill Aiming To Boost Electric Car Use

The Oregon Senate voted 23-2 on a bill that would allow state agencies to expand Oregon's network of publicly available electric car charging stations. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars

March 08, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Leaders Strategize To Push Electric Cars In Oregon

This week the electric vehicle industry group Drive Oregon agreed to take over the plan to increase electric vehicles statewide. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars

Feb. 08, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Slideshow: Electric Vehicles Made In Oregon

Earlier this week, the electric vehicle industry group Drive Oregon released its first report on the economic value of EVs in Oregon. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars

Feb. 05, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Report Finds 1,600 Jobs In Oregon's Electric Vehicle Industry

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Filed under: Uncategorized, Transportation, Electric cars

Jan. 17, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Switchable Batteries For Electric Cars? Maybe…

A company called Better Place has been testing out a switchable battery model for electric cars in Israel, Denmark and Australia. The trouble is, despite raising nearly $1 billion in venture capital, the company is struggling to make a profit. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars, Better Place

Jan. 03, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

"Fiscal Cliff" Deal Helps Oregon Electric Motorcycle Maker

An electric motorcycle maker in Oregon got a boost from the "fiscal cliff" deal Congress approved this week. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars, Brammo

Oct. 15, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

A Million Charges Later, Some Electric Car Trends

Mass-market electric cars are still pretty new on the scene, and there are a lot of companies interested in how drivers are going to use them. How far will they drive every day? Where and when will they charge them? Can businesses use charging stations to lure new EV-driving customers? Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars

Sept. 20, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

EV Party On Electric Avenue This Weekend

Looks like there's an electric car party on Portland's Electric Avenue this weekend. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars

Aug. 06, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

How China Is Promoting Electric Cars – And Why

I went to a thought-provoking presentation at Portland State University today. Automotives Professor Sun Zechang of TongJi University in Shanghai spoke in Mandarin about the advances in electric vehicle development in China while his daughter, Stella Sun, translated. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars

Aug. 01, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Natural Gas and EV Stations Try For Tax Credits

This year, the state of Oregon is offering 35 percent tax credits for companies building alternative fuel infrastructure. Continue reading →

Filed under: Transportation, Electric cars, Natural gas

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In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.

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