Matching Grant Deadline Extended to January 5th

"https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0ad2b36c81b1d8ac36d2e51a7/images/27d6950d-8d61-434e-9e02-548ca6c12c82.png"Drive Oregon is extending the deadline to submit applications to our Matching Grant Program. Interested companies will now have until Monday, January 5th at 5 PM to apply. If your Oregon-based firm is seeking funding from private or public sources, download our program guidelines to see if you can qualify for up to $50,000 in matching funds. Contact Emmaline Pohnl with any questions.

Early Adopter Rate Ends Jan 2, Call for Proposals

"https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0ad2b36c81b1d8ac36d2e51a7/images/8f836b17-4cc1-492b-b8a2-127abaa1a490.jpg"EV Roadmap 8, the latest installation in the EV Roadmap Conference Series, will take place July 29-31, 2015. Reserve your seat by January 2nd to save $200 off the regular ticket price! Planning for this industry-leading event is already under way and we want you to be a part of it! We invite you to submit a proposal on a panel or topic you would like to see at EVRM8. The full call for proposals is available on the conference website. All proposals must be received by Friday, January 30 to be considered. Questions? Contact Zach Henkin.

Pledge your Support for Oregon's Clean Car Bill

Local and national electric vehicle stakeholders convened at the recent Energize Oregon Coalition meeting to discuss the legislative outlook and outreach strategies for the Coalition's proposed Clean Car Bill. At the meeting, Dan Bates of Thorn Run Partners - who will be leading the Coalition's efforts in Salem during the upcoming legislative session - provided an update on the political landscape. Colin Cochran, working on behalf of the Union of Concerned Scientists, provided an overview of the communications strategy he will be leading to promote the bill and the positive impacts of a clean vehicle rebate. Attendees also formally endorsed the Coalition's proposal, as a demonstration to legislators of support for the bill. If you would like to see a low- and zero-emission vehicle rebate in Oregon, pledge your support today!

OR Funding for Fleet Vehicles & Infrastructure

"https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0ad2b36c81b1d8ac36d2e51a7/images/8aa8dd90-c45b-457c-bafc-bb977eae29e6.jpg"The Oregon Department of Energy is encouraging fleets and businesses to "go green" through two incentive programs. The new Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Projects Program will offer businesses tax credits to offset the purchase of at least two alternative fuel fleet vehicles that will replace older vehicles. This program will be open from January 5 - March 31, 2015. Visit our website to learn more. The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Projects Program offers businesses tax credits to support the installation of clean vehicle infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging stations. This program is currently closed, but ODOE has announced it will open again in early 2015. Once open, we will post it to our Funding Opportunities page. If you are interested in pursuing either program, feel free to contact us for assistance.

Lessons from Europe, December 2014

"https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0ad2b36c81b1d8ac36d2e51a7/images/f799fe33-0992-4cea-991b-ab946298d2eb.jpg"Drive Oregon’s Executive Director, Jeff Allen, recently travelled to Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium. In Brussels, he presented a paper about Oregon as a “Living Laboratory” for electric mobility at the European Electric Vehicle Congress. Jeff (pictured at right, in Oslo's City Hall) found Europe working through many of the same issues we have in the U.S., creating opportunities for us to learn and do business together. Read about Jeff's takeaways in his post on our website.

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