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Improving Infrastructure for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Oregon
The availability of charging infrastructure has been a major hurdle in the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Oregon. However, in 2022 the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced a $100 million investment in public charging infrastructure across the state that will significantly improve the availability of EV charging stations across Oregon’s major road networks.This…
Recent Study Reports Increased Global Usage of Electric Forklifts
Electric vehicles have been on the rise in popularity for over a decade, and as technology improves the accessibility of electric and alternate fuels, many fleet owners and warehouse operators are incorporating electric forklifts into their fleets. A recent Grand View Research study has shown that the global usage of electric forklifts is increasing by…
California Electric Truck Incentives: Easing the Transition
California recently implemented the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation. This program accelerates the transition to a zero-emission transportation industry by mandating that all commercial truck sales be zero-emission by 2040, and all off-road yard truck sales be zero-emission by 2042. However, adhering to these standards often requires substantial financial investments and operational adjustments for fleet owners…
The Costs and Benefits of Electric Forklifts
Electric forklifts have gained significant traction as a viable alternative to their traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. As fleet owners look for alternatives to meet state compliance and take advantage of long-term savings, examining the costs and benefits of electric forklifts becomes crucial.This article analyzes the benefits of electric forklifts and the costs associated…
How Businesses Can Minimize Costs from California's WAIRE Program
The Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) Program was implemented on May 7, 2021 by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from warehouses across Southern California. Warehouse operators that fail to meet compliance may face steep fines, and meeting compliance through environmental initiatives…
Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP): How The CFP Credit Market Works
Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP) was implemented in 2016 and encourages the widespread adoption of clean fuels throughout the transportation sector. Under the CFP, fleet and charging station owners across the state can earn CFP credits for their reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by taking advantage of low-carbon and alternate transportation fuels, including electric vehicles.This…
Oregon Clean Fuels Program: A Guide
Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP) was implemented in 2016 as a method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. The program incentivizes the transition to low-carbon and alternative fuel vehicles in commercial transportation by requiring fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of their fuels and allowing owners of electric vehicle (EV)…
How Commercial Trucks Can Push The Adoption of Electric Vehicles
The use of electric vehicles has rapidly increased in recent years, with more electric and hybrid passenger vehicles on the road every year. However, while electric passenger vehicles are growing in accessibility and affordability, many commercial entities are struggling to keep up with regulations that mandate the transition to electric trucks.A recent article in the…
6 Reasons to Work with Smart Charging Technologies to Maximize Your Energy Rebate Credits
A growing number of states across the US are implementing low carbon fuel standards that allow electric vehicle fleet owners to earn rebates from their reduced emissions. As more people take advantage of these programs, many are turning to credit aggregators to help them manage their credits.Smart Charging Technologies is one of the biggest credit…
Success Stories: How Businesses Are Offsetting the Cost of Transitioning to Electric
A growing number of companies across California are taking advantage of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) to earn additional revenue through their electric vehicles and electric forklifts. However, many fleet owners are still hesitant to participate, seeing the LCFS and other funding opportunities as too good to be true. These opportunities, however, are legitimate…