/tags/electric-vehicles electric vehicles en-US Copyright Fri, 09 May 2025 13:51:28 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-05-09/oregon-joins-suit-against-federal-transportation-agencies-for-withholding-ev-charger-funding Oregon is kept from millions promised by the U.S. Department of Transportation to get more electric vehicle chargers installed statewide. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:51:28 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-05-09/oregon-joins-suit-against-federal-transportation-agencies-for-withholding-ev-charger-funding Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-01/state-to-offer-rebates-on-electric-vehicle-purchases-again Oregonians hoping to buy an electric vehicle this spring could get thousands of dollars from the state to help pay for it. Thu, 01 May 2025 22:33:55 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-01/state-to-offer-rebates-on-electric-vehicle-purchases-again Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-15/with-federal-ev-support-uncertain-oregon-lawmakers-consider-revamping-the-states-popular-rebate-to-prioritize-lower-income-buyers Environmental and climate advocates are looking to revamp the state’s popular electric vehicle rebate program by lowering the rebate amount and allowing only qualified low-income residents to participate. But some say these changes could impact overall EV sales throughout the state. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:42:50 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-15/with-federal-ev-support-uncertain-oregon-lawmakers-consider-revamping-the-states-popular-rebate-to-prioritize-lower-income-buyers Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-02/oregons-proposed-clean-truck-rules-give-manufacturers-an-off-ramp-from-sale-requirements The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has proposed draft rules for the state's Clean Truck Rules. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:36:56 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-02/oregons-proposed-clean-truck-rules-give-manufacturers-an-off-ramp-from-sale-requirements Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-30/blm-rushes-review-of-oregon-lithium-project-following-trumps-executive-order A proposed Southeast Oregon lithium project has been under review for three years. Now the Trump administration is giving people until Monday to comment before proceeding. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:59:06 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-30/blm-rushes-review-of-oregon-lithium-project-following-trumps-executive-order April Ehrlich /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-17/oregon-california-eight-other-states-hit-2013-goal-of-getting-3-3-million-electric-vehicles-on-roads-by-2025 Oregon and California are among a group of states that recently achieved a collective goal of shifting new car buyers toward electric rather than gas-powered vehicles in an effort to reduce pollution and combat climate change. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:46:18 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-17/oregon-california-eight-other-states-hit-2013-goal-of-getting-3-3-million-electric-vehicles-on-roads-by-2025 Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-14/oregon-could-again-delay-clean-truck-rules-to-give-technology-chargers-time-to-catch-up Oregon environmental regulators could once again delay implementation of medium-to-heavy duty clean truck rules — giving the commercial trucking industry more time for the technology and infrastructure to develop across the state. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:35:00 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-14/oregon-could-again-delay-clean-truck-rules-to-give-technology-chargers-time-to-catch-up Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-05/oregon-once-again-has-access-to-more-than-450-million-in-federal-climate-funds State environmental officials say Oregon once again has access to hundreds of millions of dollars of federal funding aimed at climate action. That’s after the federal government froze the funds in January. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:13:17 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-03-05/oregon-once-again-has-access-to-more-than-450-million-in-federal-climate-funds Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-02-12/oregon-expects-to-get-26m-for-electric-vehicle-chargers-but-its-not-clear-if-the-federal-government-will-keep-its-promise State officials are operating based on the belief the Oregon Department of Transportation will be reimbursed for spending as promised in a signed contract — but some in Washington, D.C., don't think the Trump administration will pay the bills. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:53:21 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-02-12/oregon-expects-to-get-26m-for-electric-vehicle-chargers-but-its-not-clear-if-the-federal-government-will-keep-its-promise Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-02-06/californias-surge-in-ev-sales-has-stalled-so-what-happens-to-its-landmark-mandate About a quarter — 25.3% — of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars, compared with 25% in 2023. The flat sales follow several years of rapid growth, and sales are still far below the state’s 35% target. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:57:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-02-06/californias-surge-in-ev-sales-has-stalled-so-what-happens-to-its-landmark-mandate Alejandro Lazo