Innovation
Coding Zeal hosts 2 day conference for RedwoodJS community to gather and learn online and in-person in Grants Pass
Trever is at it again. This time he and the amazing team at Coding Zeal will host the first ever RedwoodJS conference. RedwoodJS is a React framework that enables you to quickly scaffold up an app from idea to deployment. From GitHub — Redwood is an opinionated, full-stack, JavaScript/TypeScript web…
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OIT Students present research at annual IdeaFest and compete for prize money
Annually, Oregon Tech hosts IdeaFest, an event that celebrates student research while enhancing students’ ability to present their findings. Held at both the Klamath Falls and Portland-Metro campuses, IdeaFest is the university’s largest display of student research. With the Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce sponsoring the May 31 Portland-Metro event,…
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Arcimoto Announces Availability of the All-New Electric Modular Utility Vehicle
All-New Electric Utility Vehicle Provides Optimal Performance for Industrial, Commercial and Ground-Support Applications Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of purpose-built electric utility and consumer vehicles, today announced the availability of a new model offering, the Arcimoto MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle). This marks the first on-road modular utility vehicle in the company’s…
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Faction and Arcimoto Announce Commercial Teaming and Joint Investment Agreement for Co-Development of Driverless Vehicle Platforms
EUGENE, Ore. and SAN FRANCISCO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV) the leading North American manufacturer of ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles and Faction Technology, Inc. a self-driving technology provider, today announced a strategic and joint investment agreement to scale driverless vehicle fleets. The agreement builds upon a long partnership…
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House passes $210 million Oregon CHIPS Act to fund semiconductor industry
The Oregon Chips Act has recently been passed by the House of Representatives in Oregon, with the aim of providing financial support to the state’s semiconductor industry. The Act will allocate a sum of $210 million towards various initiatives, including research and development, workforce training, and infrastructure improvements. The semiconductor…
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Universal Hydrogen Successfully Completes First Flight of Hydrogen Regional Airliner
LOS ANGELES & MOSES LAKE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Universal Hydrogen Co., this morning flew a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. The flight,…
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Arcimoto News Recap
Arcimoto to Begin 2023 Vehicle Production for Spring Deliveries 2023 vehicle deliveries to start in March with new features and improvements EUGENE, Ore., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of rightsized, ultra-efficient electric vehicles, announced that it will start 2023 vehicle production on FUV…
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Help us DESIGN the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub
Key area partners are exploring the concept of a regional Innovation Hub to enhance the business support ecosystem. Though often thought of as a physical space dedicated to supporting industry-changing products and services, a Southern Oregon Innovation Hub could take many forms, and provide a range of services. The ideation and design phase…
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Arcimoto Announces Strategic Restructuring Plan
Arcimoto will focus on immediate revenue-driving programs such as FUV consumer sales, Deliverator fleet sales, and rentals in key markets, with an anticipated 32 percent reduction in payroll expense Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of rightsized, ultra-efficient electric vehicles for moving people and stuff, today (Sept. 29, 2022) announced a strategic…
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Stracker Solar appoints Allen Gilstrap as new CEO
State-of-the-art elevated solar tracker manufacturer brings successful fintech executive aboard to lead company’s national expansion Stracker Solar is pleased to announce that Allen Gilstrap has joined the company as CEO. Gilstrap has extensive international experience in launching and building VC-funded, technology businesses. Gilstrap is taking over the chief executive position…
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Lithia & GreenCars pledge historic commitment, set SOU’s philanthropic bedrock
(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University and Medford-based Lithia Motors have announced a philanthropic partnership that will serve as the bedrock of future innovations at SOU. Lithia’s commitment exceeds $12 million and is the largest-ever single gift to the university. The contributions from Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) create the Lithia & GreenCars Momentum Fund,…
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I toured Arcimoto’s new 250,000 SQFT Manufacturing Facility and was blown away by all the innovation
8/12/2022 Breaking News : Arcimoto Appoints Jesse Fittipaldi as Interim Chief Executive Officer We have been watching and reporting on Arcimoto for several years. Greg visited with them back when he was the publisher of the Southern Oregon Business Journal and he left Eugene feeling inspired and excited by what…
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