What is the Hybrid Truck Replacement Program?
The Sacramento Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD), in partnership with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), announces the availability of $490,000 to offset the incremental cost to replace old diesel trucks and school buses with new medium-duty and heavy-duty hybrid trucks and school buses.
Funding
This hybrid grant will offset up to $45,000 of the incremental cost of hybrid vehicle. The participant is required to operate the replacement hybrid vehicle within the State of California for 5-years.
- Will I be able to combine these funds with the HVIP funds?
These funds may be combined the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP) as long as the combined funds do not exceed the incremental cost of the hybrid vehicle. For more information about the ARB HVIP, go to www.californiahvip.org.
- Is there any credit for hybrid vehicles under the California On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (In-Use) Regulation?
Yes. According to ARB, hybrid vehicles that achieve 20 percent fuel economy improvements, compared to a similar diesel vehicle, can receive double credit towards the PM and NOx requirements until 2017.
Qualifications
Funds for trucks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for fleets purchasing eligible hybrid trucks greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to replace a pre-2003 fully functioning vehicle.
Funds are available for school buses that meet the eligibility for Lower Emission School Bus Funds.
Any fleet that operates within the State of California is eligible to apply for funds as long as the eligibility requirements listed below are met.
Eligible Vehicles:
The Hybrid Truck and School Bus Replacement Program offers grant funding for the replacement of existing fleet vehicles with new, commercially available, ARB-certified hybrid heavy-duty vehicles that meet the following requirements:
- Existing Vehicle To Be Replaced:
- must have a manufacturer’s GVWR greater than 14,000 pounds
- must have a pre-2007 engine
- proof of continuous ownership & operation for previous 24 months
- must be surrendered to a SMAQMD-approved dismantler once the replacement truck is delivered
- New Hybrid Vehicle Requirements:
- must have a manufacturer’s GVWR greater than 14,000 pounds
- must be ARB-certified through the Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP) http://www.californiahvip.org
- must operate 100% in California, however, fleet may request outside California operation for emergency services
- If the vehicle receives a voucher through the HVIP Program, all HVIP Program requirements must also be met.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through a California Qualified Hybrid Dealership.
Air District Contact
Freya Arick
(916) 874-4891
