By ODYSSEY Battery July 1, 2023 As electric and hybrid vehicles become more commonplace, battery developers and auto manufacturers alike are investing in advanced lead acid battery designs that can deliver higher productivity and performance than conventional battery chemistries. As newer designs continue to enter the market, it’s extremely important that, in addition to key market players, vehicle owners also recognize…

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More electrics and 4xe plug-in hybrids are coming, and Wagoneer is folded back into Jeep. Alisa PriddleWriterWilliam WalkerPhotographer Feb 23, 2024 Jeep is not meeting its potential, mistakes have been made, and amends are coming in the form of new models and dropping the idea of making Wagoneer a sub-brand, we’ve learned in a discussion with its new global…

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Due to inclement weather, we have decided that all our offices will remain closed today, January 17, 2024. This means that no counter service or call centers will be available to customers. We do not make this decision lightly, however, due to limited de-icing equipment we cannot make our buildings safe to access, and weather conditions have not improved…

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Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Oregon. Since its inception in 2007, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 1,037 cases of human trafficking in Oregon, with 1,920 victims identified in these cases. Knowing that human trafficking is happening and learning to recognize what it looks like are the first steps in bringing it…

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This letter contains information about new and amended laws from the 2023 Legislative Session. Unless otherwise stated, the law changes become effective January 1, 2024. Please review changes for 2024:Legislative Letter – 2023 changes.pdf Thank you, DMV Business Licensing 503-945-5052 DMVINSERT@odot.oregon.gov ** ALERT – Effective as of January 1, 2023 **SB256 – Counterfeit Supplemental Restraint SystemThis bill directly impacts…

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DMV will no longer print paper copies of the Possessory Lien Packet, form 6828. There are a limited number of packages available at this time (25 lien packets per package). To order, visit: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Email_forms/forms_mans_pubs.aspx All possessory lien documents can be found online here: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Form/index.aspx It is highly recommended that tow companies review their lien procedures to ensure compliance with ORS Chapter…

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Oregon’s new Pollinator Paradise license plates available Nov. 1 Oct. 18, 2023 For more information, contact Michelle Godfrey, 503-945-5270, michelle.d.godfrey@odot.oregon.gov SALEM, Ore. – The “bee plate” – Oregon State University Department of Horticulture’s Pollinator Paradise license plates – will be available to the public beginning Nov. 1, 2023. Pollinator Paradise plates have a $40 surcharge due at first issuance and every two-year…

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