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Announcing the MobiPrize!

March 10th, 2012

SMART, at the University of Michigan, has created an award to celebrate entrepreneurial ventures in sustainable transportation.  Three prizes are being offered: $5000 USD; a trip to Rio +20 in June; and a top notch mentorship. All entrepreneurs addressing mobility Read More »

Intel Capital Launches $100M ‘Connected Cars’ Fund

March 6th, 2012

This new fund will be dedicated to boosting the auto industry’s technology innovation. The money will be used over the next five years for hardware, software and services companies developing technologies for new in-vehicle applications. Intel Capital hopes to satisfy Read More »

President’s 2013 Budget Would Increase EV Tax Credit to $10,000

March 6th, 2012

President Obama included a provision in his 2013 budget to increase the tax credit for certain plug-in vehicles from $7,500 to as much as $10,000. According to the proposal, vehicles would have to operate primarily on an alternative to petroleum.  Bryan Read More »

Willamette Angel Conference

March 6th, 2012

The deadline is March 19 to submit your business plan. Submitting a plan to the Willamette Angel Conference gives your business the opportunity for exposure, increased experience, and the opportunity for investment. Five to six finalists are selected from the Read More »

Drive Oregon elects new board leadership

February 2nd, 2012

Drive Oregon announced today that it has elected James McDougall, CEO of Portland-based ReVolt Technologies, as its new Board President, and elected three new board members. Read More »

Innovative design comes in new Boxx

February 1st, 2012

If Steve Jobs designed an electric moped, it might have had the look and sensibilities of a Boxx.

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