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EV charging infrastructure plans advance with federal funding
Oregon advances EV charging infrastructure on I-5 and I-84 with new federal grants and incentives, including funding for medium and heavy-duty stations and hydrogen fueling.
Portland approves $41M in bonds for new CityFleet garage
A new CityFleet facility on Swan Island will allow the city of Portland to support growth of electric vehicles in its fleet and replace its aging Kerby Garage.
Transportation budget special session gets off to rocky start
Oregon lawmakers are considering a pay-per-mile road usage charge for electric vehicles to address transportation funding shortfalls.
House GOP bill slashes clean energy tax credits
House Republicans pass a bill cutting clean energy tax credits and boosting fossil fuels, challenging Biden鈥檚 climate law. Senate vote expected soon.
Portland eyeing electric-vehicle infrastructure requirements
The city of Portland is considering code amendments that would create regulations and standards for EV infrastructure in multifamily developments.
Oregon bans sales of new gas-powered passenger cars by 2035
Policymakers for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have approved a rule that prohibits the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles in Oregon by 2035.
Renters face charging dilemma as US cities move toward EVs
Stephanie Terrell bought a used Nissan Leaf this fall and was excited to join the wave of drivers adopting electric vehicles to save on gas money and reduce her carbon footprint.
Portland eyeing EV infrastructure requirements
The Planning and Sustainability Commission continued to discuss the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Code Project proposal on Tuesday.
Recharging at home
Vic Remmers' West Hills Homes NW recently began work on Pioneer Highlands, a Happy Valley subdivision that will consist of 65 homes built with high-tech features, including electric-car charging stations and WiFi-capable thermostats and garage doors.
Drive Oregon to offer new grant opportunities
Drive Oregon, a nonprofit working to build the state鈥檚 electric vehicle cluster, today announced two new grant programs that are already drumming up interest from local companies.
Charging stations installed at Standard Plaza
Three more electric-vehicle charging stations are now online in a downtown Portland parking garage. Hughes Electrical Contractors recently installed the chargers in Standard Plaza's parking garage, at 1100 S.W. Sixth Ave.
Oregon struggles with utilities鈥� place in electric vehicle industry
Oregon is often cited as a national leader in the electric vehicle industry, but even at the front of the pack, questions loom about the role that utilities should play as the industry grows and more charging stations connect to the grid.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
