SBO Dispatch: Oregon startup's 20-year battery; Green Zebra Grocery delivers

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December 16, 2014

Top Stories Oregon startup envisions a 20-year battery NRGindependence secures funding to test a chemical treatment process that could extend the life of rechargeable batteries to 20 years.   Why a Southern Oregon e-vehicle serial entrepreneur expects a huge 2015 The Southern Oregon entrepreneur is spending the holidays with family but after that, watch out. 2015 is going to be a big year for the all-electric ATV pioneer.   With ambitious growth plans, Green Zebra adds delivery to the mix Portland's upstart grocery-convenience chain partners with a San Francisco newcomer to offer home delivery.   $500M propane pipeline proposal hits Portland's planning department The Port of Portland and Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corp. seek to amend the zoning code at Terminal 6 to allow the transport of propane by pipeline.   Connect with us More Headlines PGE's Washington wind farm brings its energy to Portland New Seasons Greetings: Grocer aims tree at organics-loving customers Northwest Environmental Conference: Sustainability directors in unusual places GMO labeling backers concede defeat

This week's SBO poll Do you support a carbon tax in Oregon? Green Jobs Fisheries and Botanical Technicians — Portland Water Bureau Northwest Fisheries Practice Leader — Parametrix, Environmental Planning & Compliance North American Quality Assurance Manager (Customer Service) — Airbnb Assistant Professor of Geography — Portland State University Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Brownfields Forum Meeting Hear a presentation on the coalition’s overall strategy and the legislative concepts being worked on – and join in a discussion of the issues involved in making these tools work for Oregon. Learn more & RSVP   Dec. 19 — Building Better Buildings, LEED Home Tour (Salem) Jan. 22 — State of the State: Regulation & Legislation View full calendar

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