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Oregon reboots electric vehicle fast-charging program, with federal funds restored
Oregon is set to receive more than $40 million to continue its plan to build out dozens of electric vehicle fast charging stations. That’s after a federal judge ruled to restore the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.

Oregonians have only a month to max out EV incentives
The state will temporarily suspend standard EV rebates on Sept. 9, and federal tax credits end Sept. 30.

Do you want federal money for an EV or home solar? Time is running out — fast
Federal tax credits for rooftop solar, heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies are going away at the end of the year. Here's what consumers should know.

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.