Joint Session: Cannabis lobby to come in full force to push councilmembers to allow its sales in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The Cannabis lobby will front-and-center pushing for retail cannabis at Monday’s Lynnwood City Council Work Session on July 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The Council will also hear from staff about implementing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging fee for city-provided EV stations. Lynnwood’s Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Program and Ordinance for Public […]
New study finds that Washington ranks third most EV-friendly state
A new study by tire experts at Tires Easy after analyzing each state’s number of electric vehicle (EV) registrations, charging points, state EV incentives, and eagerness to transition, found California as most EV-friendly with Vermont and Washington rounding up the top three. With several states adopting zero-emission vehicle mandates and goals, the study produced an […]
With instant rebates, Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs
SEATTLE—Washington just made it a little easier, and cheaper, to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. State officials on Thursday launched a new program offering state rebates of up to $9,000 on the cost of leasing or purchasing electric vehicles. And, in a consumer-friendly twist, participating dealerships will apply rebates at the point of sale, erasing the […]
Western WA communities get $41.19 million for new electric vehicle charging infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding Western Washington communities tens of millions of dollars to add 180 Electric Vehicle charging stations in Port Angeles, Mount Vernon, and rural cities. The grant will also fund a new electric charging hub for 300 trucks at the Port of Seattle and the Port of […]
County Council adopts Nehring and Mead plan to electrify county fleet
EVERETT, Wash., November 5, 20201 – On Wednesday morning, the Snohomish County Council voted 5-0 to adopt a fleet electrification plan which was jointly proposed by Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead. This carbon-reduction proposal includes a policy change and funding allocation dedicated to transitioning 96 county vehicles toward electrification in the coming years. As […]
Sheriff’s Office “rolls ahead” to add electric patrol vehicles to its fleet
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, September 21, 2021 – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced on June 8 that it will search for an all-electric patrol vehicle to add to its fleet and help promote clean energy. Currently Sherriff’s Office personnel drive 3.5 million miles per year using the existing 250 patrol vehicles, 30 of which are […]
Innovations in aerospace: Science fiction becoming reality
Washington D.C. – Science Fiction often depicts the year 2000 as a year of flying cars, artificial intelligence, and autonomous computers. Although it may seem like we are a long way from realizing the Jetsons vision of 2062, recent innovations in the U.S. aerospace industry indicate that the future may be closer than most would […]
Mass production of the all-electric truck is here
Dodge parent-company Stellantis recently announced that the automotive manufacturer plans to release an all-electric Ram 1500 truck in 2024. This is just the latest in a growing field of all-electric trucks. Here’s a look at some of the contenders. Ford caught a lot of attention toward the end of May when they unveiled the all-electric […]
