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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.

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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.

Oregonians have through June 3 to participate in popular electric vehicle rebate program
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate programs are coming to a close June 3.

China makes cheap electric vehicles. Why can’t American shoppers buy them?
American drivers want cheap EVs. Chinese automakers are building them. But you can't buy them in the U.S., thanks to tariffs in the name of U.S. jobs and national security. Two car shoppers weigh in.

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.

Oregon’s popular EV rebate program will reopen later this year, but only for a couple of months
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is getting ready to reopen its popular Oregon Clean Vehicles Rebate program, but only for a limited time because the program's funds are limited.