Gas prices, vehicle sales and production: Track changes in Oregon
Changes in gas prices and vehicle sales in Oregon (gazettetimes.com)
Author: Darrell Fuller
Advisory committees to discuss toll program development during upcoming meetings
Advisory committees to discuss toll program development during upcoming meetings September 27, 2023 For more information, please contact Hannah Williams, 503-894-4173 or hannah.williams@odot.oregon.gov Portland – Two committees advising on tolling in the Portland metropolitan area will hold meetings in October. Equity and Mobility Advisory Committee (EMAC): Wednesday, October 4, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In-person participants will meet…
Join Oregon DEQ for a Clean Truck Rules Forum on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023
Sept. 18, 2023 The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will hold a virtual meeting to provide updates to interested parties and community members on the Clean Truck Rules that were adopted in November 2021 and go into effect next year. Starting with the Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Rule, manufacturers must comply with more stringent NOx and particulate matter engine…
The Oregonian Editorial: Cut carbon, not transparency, with Oregon climate program
By Oregon’s carbon cap program aims to achieve environmental justice goals alongside a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. But in building out this one-of-a-kind program, state leaders should beware of sacrificing transparency and effectiveness to get there. Unfortunately, the program is already raising questions about their commitment to both. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced last week that…
Yes, Oregon law prohibits ‘cashless’ businesses
There are some exceptions, but most businesses will be in violation of Oregon law if they refuse to accept cash as payment for goods or services. Credit: KGW Author: Anthony Macuk (KGW) Published: 7:30 AM PDT August 30, 2023 Updated: 4:19 PM PDT August 29, 2023 PORTLAND, Ore. — A KGW viewer reached out with a question about cash payments in Oregon,…
New resources provide ‘one-stop shop’ for EV charger project planning
For more information, contact Matt Noble 503-779-9868Aug. 31, 2023 A suite of new online resources will help Oregon planners and decision makers deploy electric vehicle charging projects that are equitable, cost-effective, and will meet local needs while supporting statewide goals for electrifying transportation. The centerpiece document — the Guide for Oregon EV Charging Deployment — helps people plan for EV charging infrastructure projects. It…
‘Reality Check’: Ford CEO Struggles to Charge EV During Road Trip
Biden has spent billions to push Americans to adopt electric vehicles despite charging challenges Alec Schemmel August 18, 2023 Ford CEO Jim Farley said he faced a “reality check” while attempting to charge his electric truck during a road trip across the American West, an admission that comes as President Joe Biden spends billions to spur electric vehicle adoption….
DMV Dealer Services Weekly Report
Oregon DMV Dealer Services will be distributing the Weekly Processing Report each week. This report shows the status of transaction processing by Oregon DMV Dealer Services. We hope you find this information helpful. Please review the attached report. Thank you, DMV Oregon Dealer Services 503-945-5479DMVDealerServices@odot.oregon.gov
Fewer new vehicles reshape the aftermarket
BY STAFF/WIRE REPORTS ON AUGUST 16, 2023 / Aftermarket Matters New vehicles are critical to the aftermarket in at least five significant ways, ranging from the average age of vehicles to the annual miles of different vehicle age groups Fort Wayne, Ind.—At the beginning of 2023, 9 million fewer cars and light trucks 5 years and under were on…
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE UPDATE
Thursday, August 17, 2023 / By Oregon Business and Industry, With Oregon’s paid family and medical leave insurance program, Paid Leave Oregon, only weeks away from implementation, experts with the Oregon Employment Department provided an overview of the program, discussed updates and answered questions from webinar attendees. Follow the links below to watch a recording of the webinar and download the slide presentation. This webinar…