SBO Dispatch: EV-mania: Showdown set over chargers + Portland plant on the way?

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August 6, 2013

Top Stories New 'combo charger' hits Oregon, foreshadows EV power showdown Oregon's electric vehicle charging network could get a new quick charger that supports several big-name automakers' EVs.   Biomass stove nonprofit heats up African market (Photos) A Cottage Grove nonprofit commercial biomass stove manufacturer has established firm production and distribution roots in Nigeria.   Retooled EV outfit: Hundreds of orders could lead to Portland-area plant A pair of electric vehicle industry vets are, with an ambitious mass transit service that's being rolled out in Manila, giving the fledgling field another go.   Startup: Sustainable greenhouses will provide year-round produce, 275 jobs A Portland startup says its sustainable greenhouses will "revolutionize" fruit and vegetable production by allowing more locally made items to be distributed year-round.   Connect with us More Headlines Ambre to ask for another Morrow coal delay Raymond James analyst: Don't rule out coal just yet Give 'em a metal: A look at Bob's scrappy company (Photos) Wyden seeks to make waves with energy bill Bowermans' gift pumps up UO's environmental law center BPA hearing: Decker denies whistleblower retaliation OSU, Whiskey Creek get money to combat shellfish acidification Oregon fares well in wind report, outlook not so certain Lewis & Clark makes a different kind of honor roll Levi's tailors its 'bike shop' tour to Portland

This week's SBO poll What's your favorite way to be efficient in the summer? Green Jobs Senior Analyst Supply Chain Design, Nike Business Development Manager, 3Degrees Deforestation Reduction Evaluation Consultant, Mercy Corps Sustainability Consultant, JDM Associates Executive Director, Sustainable Food Trade Association Event Calendar Featured Event: Call for nominations: SBO Awards We're once again in search of brilliant sustainable business ideas. Nominate a business, individual or advocacy group for their work in water, food, energy, equity, transportation or waste. Nominations close August 9.  Nominate now >>    August 8: Whiskey & Water — Sustainable Northwest Wood Warehouse August 11: Hands on Hives August 25: Green Spot at Sunday Parkways in Southeast Portland Sept. 65: BESThq's ReCONNECT Oregon BEST FEST View full calendar

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