Success Stories

Conscious Commuter Wins at OEN

April 30th, 2012

The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s Angel Oregon 2012 Investment Competition proved beneficial for Conscious Commuter Corp., maker of a folding electric bike for commuters, as is was voted Audience Favorite from among the Concept Stage companies and will receive a $5,000 Read More »

EV Project Marks Milestone With Over 24 Million Miles of EV Operation

April 30th, 2012

ECOtality, Inc. announced the achievement of a milestone in the development of plug-in electric vehicle infrastructure, with the collection of over 24 million miles of electric vehicle operating data since the inception of the EV project.

“The EV Project is paving Read More »

RYNO is 7 out of 23 on GQs ‘Top Exotic Cars of 2012′

April 23rd, 2012

GQ Magazine has announced their top 23 car picks of 2012. From four-door super-saloons and a road-ready Formula Three racer, to an eco-friendly Aston Martin and a Ferrari that really raises the roof – plus, the coolest things on one Read More »

Volta Volare in Popular Science

April 18th, 2012

Volta Volare has unveiled its GT4 electric airplane. Founder and CEO Paul Peterson explains in a Popular Science article that due to off-the-shelf electric-car batteries and motors becoming lighter, more powerful and increasingly efficient electric flight is now possible. Volta Read More »

Boxx in Popular Mechanics

April 10th, 2012

Scooters are becoming increasingly popular due to spiraling fuel costs and recession-friendly prices.  Popular Mechanics Magazine has published their top six scooter picks for 2012 – including Drive Oregon member Boxx.

The Boxx is built using a weld-free, monolithic aluminum construction method Read More »

Ryno wins “Most Innovative Product” Award at the Electric Vehicles Land, Sea & Air Industry Conference

April 9th, 2012

In the United States the term “electric vehicle” usually refers to cars. However the global market for electric vehicles has expanded to include aircraft, bicycles, taxis, industrial and commercial vehicles, marine craft, golf carts and motorcycles. Chairman of ID TechEx Read More »