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Electric vehicle conference coming to Portland
Sustainability slips into the driver’s seat Jan. 28 when E.V. Road Map 3 arrives at the Oregon Convention Center. The conference will offer a series of sessions focusing on how […]
Electrics vehicles – without batteries
The batteries that power electric vehicles have long been the biggest drawback to more widespread EV adoption. Big, heavy and made from incredibly expensive materials, EV batteries take up a […]
Electrics vehicles – without batteries
The batteries that power electric vehicles have long been the biggest drawback to more widespread EV adoption. Big, heavy and made from incredibly expensive materials, EV batteries take up a […]
Electric vehicles the guinea pigs for mileage fee
Oregon policy makers looking for a better way to fund state roads want to replace the state's gas tax with a fee determined by how many miles vehicles travel. This month, a state task force will test a mileage tracking system for the plan in vehicles that don't use gasoline anyway: electric cars.
Wilsonville to manufacture charging stations
The Eaton Corporation will use an 80,000-square-foot facility it operates in Wilsonville to manufacture quick-charging stations for electric vehicles.
Oregon receives $700,000 for charging stations
The Oregon Department of Transportation has been awarded $700,000 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to install electric vehicle fast-charging stations between Eugene and Ashland.
Electric bike company nets $12.5M investment
Ashland electric motorcycle company Brammo has raised an additional $12.5 million in financing and attracted two new investors.
Portland approves electric-vehicle friendly plan
Portland City Council today will vote on whether to adopt new policies to drive forward adoption of electric vehicles.
Quick charges the next step for electric cars
Two Oregon developers of electric-vehicle charging stations are working on the next generation of electric vehicle chargers. If successful, the chargers will be able to fully charge an electric vehicle in fewer than three hours.
ReVolt aims to jumpstart electric car industry
The company over the next three years will develop a zinc-air battery, that they say will beat today's electric vehicle batteries in price, range and power.
Where in the world is ReVolt?
Yesterday I wrote a news brief on ReVolt Technology, a battery company with aspirations for the electric vehicle industry that received $5 million from the Department of Energy to expand its facilities in Oregon. But a few people (this reporter included) are having trouble tracking down the company's Portland office.
Where in the world is ReVolt?
Yesterday I wrote a news brief on ReVolt Technology, a battery company with aspirations for the electric vehicle industry that received $5 million from the Department of Energy to expand its facilities in Oregon. But a few people (this reporter included) are having trouble tracking down the company's Portland office.
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
