While the Feds sell out, Oregon steps up with its own EV incentive plan

  • January 10, 2026
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The Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit tax credit under Section 45W of the IRS tax code may be gone, but it’s not forgotten! A number of states and utilities are stepping up with their own programs – and Oregon is the latest, offering rebates of up to $120,000 per vehicle for fleets looking to electrify […]

Volvo launches new, 30,000 lb. electric semi truck designed for urban deliveries

  • January 10, 2026
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The popular Volvo FL Electric semi truck is now available in a new, 30,000 lb. (Class 7) entry-level model featuring a new battery, updated tech, and advanced ergonomics to make it an ideal urban transport tool. By dropping an axle and shortening the overall length compared to its largest cabover-style Electric offerings, Volvo has created […]

Commerce becomes largest Colorado city to electrify its garbage fleet

  • January 10, 2026
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This week, Commerce City, Colorado officials announced a big step towards decarbonizing its municipal operations with the launch of an all-new, all-electric residential recycling and garbage collection fleet, which is being deployed on the city’s streets as I type this. Operating under heavy loads, in stop-and-go conditions, at low speeds, and on a predictable route, […]

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The Flu Really Is That Bad

  • January 10, 2026
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The flu situation in the United States right now is, in a word, bad. Infections have skyrocketed in recent weeks, filling hospitals nearly to capacity; viral levels are “high” or “very high” in most of the country. In late December, New York reported the most flu cases the state had ever recorded in a single […]

What the Big Oil executives told Trump about investing in Venezuela

  • January 10, 2026
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Leading U.S. oil executives told President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday that Venezuela will need major reforms to attract investment. Trump said Friday the industry would invest at least $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector with U.S. security guarantees. But the CEOs of big oil companies like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips did […]