/tags/electric-vehicles electric vehicles en-US Copyright Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:58:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-28/in-nationwide-first-california-plans-to-rev-up-sales-of-electric-motorcycles Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:58:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-28/in-nationwide-first-california-plans-to-rev-up-sales-of-electric-motorcycles Alejandra Reyes-Velarde /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-29/feds-giving-west-coast-states-100-million-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Oregon, California and Washington are getting a major boost from the federal government to advance the shipment of goods by zero-emission trucks on Interstate 5. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:43:59 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-29/feds-giving-west-coast-states-100-million-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-14/california-seeks-biden-administration-approval-for-controversial-diesel-truck-ban The EPA must grant a waiver before the diesel truck measure can be implemented. It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:23:30 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-14/california-seeks-biden-administration-approval-for-controversial-diesel-truck-ban Alejandro Lazo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-03/oregon-transportation-leaders-say-they-may-have-to-cut-1-000-jobs-if-legislature-doesnt-find-them-more-money Facing a funding pinch, the Oregon Department of Transportation says cutting staff could impact roads and people statewide. Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:28:43 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-03/oregon-transportation-leaders-say-they-may-have-to-cut-1-000-jobs-if-legislature-doesnt-find-them-more-money Bryce Dole /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-05/oregon-to-expand-the-states-network-of-ev-fast-chargers The state is also working to fix or replace older charging ports in need of maintenance. Sat, 06 Jul 2024 01:19:52 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-05/oregon-to-expand-the-states-network-of-ev-fast-chargers Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-14/oregon-to-temporarily-resume-rebates-for-electric-vehicle-buyers Oregonians who buy or lease a qualifying EV between April 3 and June 3 could get up to $7,500 back from the Department of Environmental Quality. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:59:59 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-14/oregon-to-temporarily-resume-rebates-for-electric-vehicle-buyers OPB Staff /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-12/environment-climate-policies-mostly-took-a-backseat-during-oregons-2024-short-session Much of Oregon's 2024 short session was focused on housing regulations and drug criminalization, putting many of the state's lands and climate policies on the backburner. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:26:40 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-12/environment-climate-policies-mostly-took-a-backseat-during-oregons-2024-short-session April Ehrlich, Alejandro Figueroa, Courtney Sherwood /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-20/oregons-popular-ev-rebate-program-will-reopen-later-this-year-but-not-for-long The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is getting ready to reopen its Oregon Clean Vehicles Rebate program, but only for a couple of months because the program's funds are limited. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:30:11 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-20/oregons-popular-ev-rebate-program-will-reopen-later-this-year-but-not-for-long Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-19/oregon-receives-10-million-to-repair-electric-vehicle-chargers The Oregon Department of Transportation has received a $10 million federal grant to repair electric vehicle charger stations and make the state’s EV infrastructure more reliable. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:35:39 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-19/oregon-receives-10-million-to-repair-electric-vehicle-chargers Rebecca Hansen-White /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-01/californians-bought-record-numbers-of-electric-cars-as-industry-eyes-slowdown Some automakers are reducing production of electric cars and Tesla sales have dropped. Can California sustain its record pace and meet the state mandate? Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:44:43 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-01/californians-bought-record-numbers-of-electric-cars-as-industry-eyes-slowdown Alejandro Lazo