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NewsJune 1, 2017

Wash. Gets Stricter Distracted Driving Law

The new state law, which takes effect July 23, prohibits driver use of handheld electronic devices.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2016

Washington Gas Exceeds GHG Emission Reduction Goals

Washington Gas announced that it has exceeded its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals four years ahead of schedule. The utility planned on reducing its GHG emissions 70% by 2020, but has already reached a 74% reduction from its fleet and facilities.

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NewsMay 10, 2016

Marijuana-Related Road Deaths Double in Washington

New AAA Foundation research raises concerns about marijuana-impaired driving and the misguided efforts of some states to prevent it.

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NewsSeptember 17, 2015

WEX Adds 200 Pacific Northwest Fueling Stations

WEX Inc. has signed an agreement with BP to accept WEX fleet card payments at 200 BP-supplied ARCO fuel stations in Washington and Oregon, the company has announced.

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NewsAugust 12, 2015

West Coast States Launch EV Initiative

The governors of California, Oregon, and Washington and the premier of British Columbia have partnered with fleets in West Coast states to launch a new initiative intended to accelerate adoption of zero-emission vehicles in public and private fleets, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced.

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NewsJune 24, 2015

App-Based Payment for EV Charging Introduced

AeroVironment and Recargo, developer of PlugShare, the electric vehicle (EV) charging station locator, have introduced a mobile app-based payment option for EV drivers charging on the West Coast Electric Highway fast-charging network in Oregon and Washington, the companies announced.

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NewsMarch 19, 2015

Wash. Nissan Dealer Opens EV Fast-Charging

A Washington state Nissan dealer has opened a fast-charging depot with six stations that makes it the largest group of fast chargers at any dealership in the U.S., Nissan reported.

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NewsMarch 13, 2015

Video: Wash. Senate Passes Updated Handheld Phone Ban

The distracted driving bill, which moves to the state House for consideration, expands handheld phone restrictions for drivers. Included in the handheld phone ban would be such smartphone functions as reading website content and using a GPS navigation app.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2015

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Dealing With Aggressive Driving

Here are some tips from the Washington State Patrol and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on how to deal with aggressive driving and prevent road-rage incidents.

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ArticlesJuly 16, 2014

Washington State DOT Increases Alt-Fuel Fleet with New EVs

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has become the first state agency in the nation to ink a deal to acquire five of the all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicles.

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