If this diesel tax increase goes through, yet another reason to stop idling and plug in to Shorepower. “U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced legislation this week to phase in over the next three years a 15 cents per gallon federal tax increase on gasoline and diesel. “H.R. 3636, the Update, Promote, and Develop America’s… Continue reading OREGON LAWMAKER SEEKS GASOLINE TAX INCREASE

Great new documentary “Idle Threat” is coming out. At 4:50 mark Rachel Filippini discusses Truck Stop Electrification. Idle Threat is a lively look at Wall Street banker George Pakenham’ s spirited struggle to improve public health by raising awareness about automobile idling’s impact in New York City. Against all odds, he succeeds, helping improve local… Continue reading “Idle Threat”