Lessons Learned From A Cross Country EV Road Trip If there is one Achilles heel of the electric automobile (EV), it’s the road trip. Even if the road trip is something we only very occasionally ask of our personal vehicles, it’s still a crucial aspect of the American car owner experience I’ve been singing the praises of electric transport for four years, so it was only fitting that I put my money where my mouth is and attempt not just a local EV road trip, but the most sacred and grueling of American long drives — the Cross Country Road Trip. My family of four (with kids ages 5 and…
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Local Legwork Zero-Emission Delivery
Portland is now home to a zero-emission delivery company. Legwork Local Delivery partners with local businesses to connect and strengthen the community, one zero-emission delivery at a time. The company is proud to be Portland’s first and only 100% zero-emission delivery service covering the entire Portland Metro area. Using a small fleet of electric cars and vans, they deliver as far North, South, East, and West as Vancouver, Wilsonville, Gresham, and Hillsboro. They also deliver 7 days a week. Because Legwork works with local businesses, their customers naturally live and work in the community, and, together, they promote thriving, hyper-local economies. Their clients are florists, coffee roasters, candlemakers, soapmakers, beverage…
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Keeping Up With Electric Vehicles
As more car companies get on the electric vehicle (EV) bandwagon, the number of makes and models available just keeps growing, making it hard for consumers to keep up with them all. Fortunately, there is help. The US Department of Energy maintains a website with basic information on all vehicles sold in the US from 1984 to the present. To zero in on just EVs, it takes some time to thread your way through the various search options. But, the results show 287 EVs from the newest 2022s back to the 1998 Chevrolet Spark and Honda EV Plus. So, no matter if you’re looking to buy a new or used…
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Platt Auto to Open Electric Car Service Facility
Platt Auto Group, specializing in the sale of used electric vehicles (EVs) at 18720 SE McLoughlin Blvd, will be opening a service facility for all makes and models of EVs, including hybrids, this fall. The new 5,000 square foot facility is at 17325 SE McLoughlin Blvd Suite B. It will be equipped with the same service equipment as used at any of the factory authorized dealerships. In addition, their technicians will have the same training and certifications as those found at the new car dealerships. This new facility will enable Platt Auto to offer quality service not just for their customers but also for any EV owner looking for service…
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Electric Car Charging Anxiety
When the Nissan Leaf (the first electric vehicle by a major auto company) came on the market in 2010, “range anxiety” was the major concern of consumers. even though the Leaf had a range that was twice the number of miles that the average American drove daily. Today, the range of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased dramatically, with some makes having a range of almost 400 miles. As expected, sales of EVs have increased to the point where now, some drivers have experienced problems with finding available charging stations. “Charging anxiety” has replaced “range anxiety” as a concern for EV owners as well as for potential buyers. The good news…
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Electrify Coalition’s Monthly Webinars on Electrification
Interested in learning more about Electrification as a way to solve Climate Change? Join Electrify Now for monthly conversations as we dive deep into how and why to electrify – we will cover everything from the practicalities of installing electric devices in your home to exciting new solutions that hold promise for decarbonizing our economy. Here are our scheduled webinars to start 2021 January – All Electric Fireplaces February – Renewable Hydrogen and Electrification March – Sequestration Week April – Electric Vehicles May – All Electric Lawn Care Register for these webinars and learn more at their website https://electrifynow.net/electrify-coalition-webinars
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Electric Transportation Symposium and Exhibition
*Cancelled* Sunday June 14 11:30am – 4:30pm Oregon Convention Center Held in conjunction with the World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS33), Public Day is a family-friendly opportunity to explore the world of all things in electric transportation. This FREE festival at the Oregon Convention Center will include a Ride and Drive opportunity, giving you access to test drive the latest in cutting-edge electric cars, trucks, scooters, bikes, and more. With entertainment, food, and activities for people of all ages, this event is a great introduction to the world of electric transportation for everyone. For more info: https://evs33portland.org/
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National Drive Electric Week
September 14- 22, 2019 A nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. They are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, are better for the environment, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Are you considering going electric? Come talk to owners who have successfully done so. For more info: driveelectricweek.org
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14 Ways to Be an Urban Homesteader
Are you an urban dweller too? Whether you are in the heart of the city or in the commuter ‘burbs, city folk often find them- selves pining away for more opportunities to tend the earth.
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Thinking of an EV? Ask the Man Who Owns One
“I will never own a gas car again. I’m still committed to the environment, but it’s all about the quiet, the driving dynamics, and never having to touch that dirty, nasty gasoline again.”
