In April we wrote about Bend-based company, Onboard Dynamics’, work to expand clean fuels infrastructure through manufacturing CNG system technology. One goal of this new technology is to make natural gas more economically viable for fleet vehicles. Now in its pilot testing phase, Onboard Dynamics is already seeing that goal come to fruition! The Bend Bulletin […]
Smolich Nissan has announced a NEW Level 3 Charging Station – great news for Central Oregon EV owners or anyone looking to expand their electric car travel! Smolich Nissan’s can fully charge an EV in as little as 30 minutes. There are currently more than 200 of Level 3 stations in throughout Oregon, with more expected to come to […]
This summer, Lane Transit District in Eugene and TriMet in Portland both obtained funding to add electric buses to their transit fleets, cutting both air pollution and costs. Lane Transit District estimates the purchase will reduce lifetime fuel and maintenance costs by nearly $500,000 per bus, while TriMet’s grant will replace four diesel buses, which together burn […]
Did you catch our recent post on oil industry influence in Oregon politics? Oil Check Oregon recently published a report detailing big oil’s influence over Oregon’s political system. Common Cause Oregon teamed up with environmental advocates to investigate how big oil tried to block clean energy progress in the Oregon legislature – specifically bills like SB 324, the Clean […]
We like to think we are special, that we live in a bubble, but Oregon is not immune. Big money is influencing politics and has intersected with environmental policies here in Oregon. Our campaign finance system is broken, and that has affected Oregon’s efforts to safeguard clean air laws like the Clean Fuels Standard. In […]
Earlier this month several outlets announced the great news that Fred Meyer has joined the Clean Fuels Program as a credit generator, eligible to receive credits for its fleet of renewable natural gas trucks. But they’re not the only ones; Clean Fuels is a growing program, and new parties are registering every day. The Portland Business […]