January 27, 2012 By Bryan Navarro MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford start up business is in the running for a national green energy award. Umpqua Energy is developing ways to allow gasoline engines to burn more efficiently and with better emissions. One of the company’s products is a De-Nox Catalyst, which is added to the … Continue reading »
Electric Car Charging Stations Almost Complete
November 14, 2011 By KDRV Staff CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The first in a series of electric car fast-charging stations set for Southern Oregon is almost complete. The Central Point station is expected to be finished this week. Aerovironment says its still not sure when it will go online. The Oregon Department of Transportation’s plan … Continue reading »
Solar Panels Will Save Oregon Universities Millions
August 18, 2011 KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The Oregon University System (OUS) broke ground Thursday on the OUS-wide solar power program at the Oregon Institute of Technology. The project, called Solar By Degrees, will be the largest solar program in the state of Oregon. Solar By Degrees will be installing 27 acres of solar panels … Continue reading »
Oregon Trails: Electric Cars
August 12, 2011 By Ron Brown GRANTS PASS, Ore. — For years now, scientists and engineers have tried to develop a car that can run on electricity with the same power, range and reliability as gas and diesel-fueled vehicles. A hundred years or more ago, electric cars were competing just fine with steam and gas … Continue reading »
Price of Bio-Diesel Dropping
By Bryan Navarro June 21, 2011 PHOENIX, Ore. — As summer officially begins and the driving season shifts into high gear, retail gas prices continue to fall. Prices for alternative fuel are also dropping. Biodiesel in Phoenix is actually cheaper than conventional diesel. At Rising Phoenix Bio-Fuels, bio-diesel costs $4.25; that’s four cents cheaper than conventional … Continue reading »
Delays with Nissan Electric Leaf
June 14, 2011 STANFORD, Calif. — Nissan had hoped to sell 20,000 of its Leaf electric cars this year in the United States, but so far about 2,1000 have been delivered. Technical glitches and the Japan earthquake are to blame for the delays. Some early adopters have been complaining that their cars won’t start after … Continue reading »
Grants Pass Aims For More Bike-Friendly Community
May 16, 2011 By Steven Sandberg GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Community planners in Grants Pass says they’re moving forward with plans to make the city the most bicycle friendly town in southern Oregon. It’s the first day of National Bike To Work Week, and in Grants Pass, officials want to use that enthusiasm and make … Continue reading »
Local Market Picks Up Third Location
By Yessenia Anderson May 14, 2011 ASHLAND, Ore. — Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market will now hold their operation on Saturday’s at a new location on Oak Street. The market offers fresh produce, hand made crafts and delicious food samples. Market vendors said they are happy with the move and feel this new location … Continue reading »
Oregon Officials Propose More Electric Cars On Road
By Bryan Navarro April 20, 2011 MEDFORD, Ore. — As Earth Day approaches, Southern Oregon is going greener on the roads. State officials are in the region with a look at the future of plug-in cars in the state. Though a drain on wallets, traditional gas stations probably won’t become extinct anytime soon; however, officials … Continue reading »
Oregon Governor Announces Solar Milestone
August 7, 2008 Governor Kulongoski Thursday announced Oregon is installing the nation’s first solar demonstration project in a highway right of way, moving the state a step further in its role as a leader in renewable power development. The project is the result of collaboration with Portland General Electric (PGE), US Bank and the Oregon … Continue reading »
