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Oregon officially reopens popular EV rebate program
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has reopened the Clean Vehicle Rebate program, which now offers three rebate options.

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.

With federal EV support uncertain, Oregon lawmakers consider revamping the state’s popular rebate to prioritize lower-income buyers
House Bill 3597 would overhaul the state’s popular electric vehicle rebate program by offering lower rebates to extend the program for lower income residents.

Business
Electric vehicle market growth stalls in Washington state amid falling Tesla sales
After peaking in September, EVs held about 22% of Washington's new-car market—twice the national average — through January. In February, sales dropped to 19% as weekly protests began outside Tesla dealerships nationwide.

EPA sending Oregon millions for more electric school buses
The money will pay for 26 buses, more fast electric vehicle chargers and workforce training for mechanics and EV charging technicians.

Oregon to temporarily delay zero-emission trucks rules
Oregon to temporarily delay efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from medium- to heavy-duty trucks. DEQ regulators will work on developing permanent rules during the next six months.

Oregon has registered more than 100,000 electric vehicles
More than 3% of registered vehicles in Oregon are EVs, making up 102,461 electric vehicles.

West coast states get federal funds for charging stations on Interstate 5
Oregon, Washington, and California were awarded $102 million in federal funds last week to install electric charging and hydrogen fueling stations for trucks along Interstate 5.

Feds giving West Coast states $100 million to create zero-emission truck fueling network
The U.S. Department of Transportation is giving Oregon, California and Washington $102 million to create a network of charging and fueling stations to power battery and hydrogen-fuel cell semitrucks.

Science & Environment
Oregon to expand the state’s network of EV fast chargers
Oregon is looking to increase the number of public fast-charging electric vehicle stations across the state, and to fix existing charging ports in need of maintenance.