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Why Pacific Northwesterners are driving tiny, right-hand drive firetrucks from Japan
They’re tiny, they’re bright red, and you’ve probably seen them scooting around Seattle: mini Japanese firetrucks known as kei trucks. However, they can't be registered as vehicles in Oregon.

Environment
Oregon prepares to reopen popular EV rebate program
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s popular Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate program is set to reopen on May 22.

Economy
Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs
The formal announcement is expected ahead of a Tuesday night rally in Michigan marking the president's 100 days in office. It's the latest shift in Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs.

Oregon drivers must remove studded tires before April 1
When Oregon road conditions call for extra traction outside studded tire season, drivers must use tire chains or other types of traction tires.

Environment
Oregon, nine other states hit 2013 goal of getting 3.3M electric vehicles on roads by 2025
The states have collectively registered 3.3 million new electric vehicles in the last 12 years, fulfilling a 2013 agreement to do so by 2025.

Environment
Oregon could again delay clean truck rules to give technology, chargers time to catch up
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff have recommended a plan for adopting clean truck rules, but some commissioners say the industry may need a longer delay to keep up with the rules.

Economy
Trump grants automakers temporary relief from tariffs
The White House said President Trump has given automakers a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Driver gets 48 years in prison for Oregon crash that killed 7 farmworkers
Lincoln Smith crashed a semitruck into a van parked along Interstate 5 near Albany, which was carrying 11 farmworkers.
New Washington state bill could charge cars based on how far they drive
The future for Washington drivers may include a pay-per-mile system. Some state lawmakers are seeking to offset declining gas tax revenue, as cars get more fuel efficient and electric vehicles get more popular.
Oregon DMV launches Fred Meyer kiosks to renew vehicle registrations
With services available in English and Spanish, DMV officials said they wanted to improve customer experiences with their agency by making registration renewal easier.