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The first heavy-duty all-electric Freightliner truck to be put into service in Oregon was celebrated at a Southeast Portland truck yard on Sunday, July 30.

The 2023 Electric Freightliner eCascadia’s initial assignment was driving dozens of guests around the large service lot at TITAN Freight Systems. They were among dozens of elected and appointed officials, business leaders, environmental activists, workers and family members who attended the morning kick-off party at the sprawling complex at 6201 S.E. Lake Rd.

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Jim Redden is a reporter based in Portland, Ore.