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Oregon, nine other states hit 2013 goal of getting 3.3M electric vehicles on roads by 2025
The states have collectively registered 3.3 million new electric vehicles in the last 12 years, fulfilling a 2013 agreement to do so by 2025.

Environment
Oregon could again delay clean truck rules to give technology, chargers time to catch up
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff have recommended a plan for adopting clean truck rules, but some commissioners say the industry may need a longer delay to keep up with the rules.

After years underwater, car that might belong to a missing family resurfaces from Columbia River
On Friday, a crane pulled a Ford station wagon from the Columbia River that officials believe belonged to the Martin family, who disappeared while on a trip 66 years ago to collect Christmas greenery.

Tigard police, FBI investigate shooting at Tesla dealership
Surveillance video indicated the shots were fired at around 1:46 a.m. when the building wasn’t occupied.

Economy
Trump grants automakers temporary relief from tariffs
The White House said President Trump has given automakers a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Driver gets 48 years in prison for Oregon crash that killed 7 farmworkers
Lincoln Smith crashed a semitruck into a van parked along Interstate 5 near Albany, which was carrying 11 farmworkers.
New Washington state bill could charge cars based on how far they drive
The future for Washington drivers may include a pay-per-mile system. Some state lawmakers are seeking to offset declining gas tax revenue, as cars get more fuel efficient and electric vehicles get more popular.
Oregon DMV launches Fred Meyer kiosks to renew vehicle registrations
With services available in English and Spanish, DMV officials said they wanted to improve customer experiences with their agency by making registration renewal easier.

Inside Portland police’s new data-driven approach to catching stolen cars
After a record-breaking year for auto thefts in 2022, Portland has seen a significant decrease. Leaders are pointing to its data-driven approach.

Oregon has registered more than 100,000 electric vehicles
More than 3% of registered vehicles in Oregon are EVs, making up 102,461 electric vehicles.