Statesman Journal – July 2010

July 20th, 2010

The Statesman Journal writes about the coming market for EV charging and the cars that will plug in. Shorepower is quoted in the article.

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Delmarva Daily Times – July 2010

July 20th, 2010

The Delmarva Daily Times writes about the state of electrification in Maryland, quoting Alan Bates from Shorepower.

“The other part of Maryland’s grant is $498,000 for the installation of for-pay electrification stations at truck stops. Shore Power, a Utica, N.Y.-based company performing the work, plans to begin construction before year’s end, said Alan Bates, director of marketing and strategic development.”

KTVZ-TV Central Oregon – June 2010

June 15th, 2010

KTVZ television reports on Bend’s (and Central Oregon’s) first charging station, a Level 1 unit from Shorepower.

“Big news for those who use electric cars, or hope to one day: A new electric vehicle charging station in Bend is the first of its kind in Central Oregon. It has the ability to charge up to four vehicles at once and it is installed at the office of Sunlight Solar in Bend.”

Sunlight Solar will be holding an open house on June 24 from 5-7 PM at their office, located at 4 NW Franklin Ave. in Bend. Residents are invited to come down and see how the charging station works first hand.

Also covering the unveiling:

Daily Journal of Commerce – May 2010

May 18th, 2010

DJC Oregon writes about the development of Level 2 charging stations, including Shorepower. The story was also picked up by Oregon Business.

“But Bates is confident that his company’s level II chargers will be ready to go by this fall, so that property owners will have time to install them before the Leafs arrive. In the electric-vehicle game, Bates said, you either stay up to speed on new technology, or you find yourself struggling to stay relevant.”

Associated Press – May 2010

May 10th, 2010

Richard Read of The Associated Press writes about Oregon’s leading role in the burgeoning Electric Vehicle industry. Shorepower is mentioned in the article as one of the suppliers of EV Charging Equipment.

“Shorepower Technologies of Portland is making charging stations for Portland General Electric Co., whose commercial customers are installing them. The utility is playing a lead role in attracting EV companies to Oregon.”

Avista Utilities Video – April 2010

April 30th, 2010

Avista Utilities released a video of their Earth Day unveiling of three new Shorepower charging stations in Spokane, WA. Images of the event are shown below and include several plugged-in vehicles. Read more on Avista’s blog.

Spokesman-Review/ABC – April 2010

April 25th, 2010

The Spokesman-Review newspaper featured a story about the unveiling of 3 new Shorepower charging stations in Spokane, Washington. 

The new stations are located at City Hall, Avista headquarters and the downtown Steam Plant, installed through a cooperative effort with Avista Utilities.

Local ABC television affiliate KXLY Channel 4 also featured a story and video.

Oregon Business – April 2010

April 21st, 2010

Oregon Business magazine featured a story about signs of life in the regional employment picture. Shorepower is called out, acknowledging their recent awards and partnerships. 

Arizona DEQ Award Announcements – April 2010

April 8th, 2010

Several media outlets picked up the story about Shorepower’s $2M grant award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality including:

YES magazine – March 2010

March 11th, 2010

An article appearing in yes! magazine discusses electric charging station networks and features a photo of a Shorepower EV charging station with the caption: “Charging stations, like this one in Portland, Oregon, are key to the viability of an electric vehicle industry.”

The article continues:

“General Motors’ highly-anticipated battery-powered Chevy Volt is expected to hit showrooms in November of this year, about the same time that Nissan begins U.S. sales of the LEAF.  Other manufacturers are anticipated to release electric vehicles in 2011 and 2012.”