CHENEY, Wash., Oct. 5 -- Eastern Washington University issued the following news release:

Seeking input from EV drivers residing in Eastern Washington. Your feedback will contribute to safety in the EV community across the region.

Hello Community of Eastern Washington University,

As wildfire activity begins to slow down across the Pacific Northwest, our hearts go out to the neighbors, families, and communities who have endured the stress of evacuations, hazardous smoke, and the disruption of daily life. The safety and well-being of our community are at the center of everything we do. These events highlighted an urgent planning challenge: the operational viability of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) when power shutoffs, sudden corridor cl...