Support is available today
The State is funding many programs and efforts to support owners and operators of medium- and heavy-duty trucks who seek to purchase zero-emission vehicles. There are several funding programs available today to assist with the purchase and use of these new technologies. CARB also offers programs and tools intended to provide support, technical assistance, and encourage the adoption of zero-emission trucks. CARB staff is also looking for ways to improve or expand these programs. If you have suggestions for what more the State can do, please email us at movingca@arb.ca.gov.
Financial Support
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Advanced Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure Funding Finder Tool | Tool to assist stakeholders search and filter for medium- and-heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicle funding and infrastructure programs. |
| Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Incentive Voucher Program (HVIP) | Funding program offering point-of-sale discounts for advanced commercial technology through direct collaboration with dealers to apply the incentive at the time of purchase. |
| Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot Program (ISEF) | Set-aside within HVIP offering increased point-of-sale discounts for advanced commercial technology to small fleets. Fleets also have the option to request vouchers for all-inclusive leases, truck-as-a-service, and more. |
| EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles Program | Incentive program offering funding towards zero-emission vehicle energy infrastructure fueling projects. |
| Carl Moyer Program | Funding program that incentivizes replacing existing vehicles and equipment with clean technologies. |
| Heavy-Duty Demonstration and Pilot Projects | Funding for demonstrations of the latest on-road clean transportation technology to advance commercial viability through pilot projects. |
| Low Carbon Fuel Standard | Program established to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuel used in California where participants generate credits through fuel pathways, projects, and capacity‐based crediting. |
| Low Carbon Transportation Investments Program | Funding for new on-road technologies through zero-emission demonstration projects. |
| Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust | Funding primarily for "scrap and replace" projects for the heavy-duty sector, including freight trucks, transit, shuttle, school buses, and other freight vehicles and equipment. |
| Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) | Funding opportunities for fleet owners with 10 or fewer vehicles to replace their older on-road heavy-duty diesel vehicles. |
| Community Air Protection Incentives for On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicles | Funding to incentivize turnover of trucks and improve air quality in communities of concern. |
Non-Financial and Educational Support
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| ZEV TruckStop | Website offering up-to-date information on medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission regulation requirements, funding opportunities, partners in this space, ride and drive opportunities, upcoming trainings, market availability, and background information on how to transition to zero-emission technologies. Website available in Spanish. |
| Cal Fleet Advisor | Free, statewide technical assistance program offering individualized assistance to medium- and heavy-duty truck fleets or owner/operators who are looking to transition to zero-emission technologies. Assistance available in Spanish. |
| Infrastructure Readiness Center | Webpage providing tools and resources to assist with zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure deployment needs. Includes tools to help with infrastructure planning, identifying funding resources, and evaluating the total cost of ownership of the vehicle fleet. |
| ZEV Infrastructure Resource Page | Webpage offering all available resources relating to zero-emission infrastructure including information on incentives, technology demonstrations, and utility resources. |
| Advanced Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure Funding Finder Tool | Tool to assist stakeholders search and filter for medium- and-heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicle funding and infrastructure programs. |
| Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles 101 Webpage | Resource webpage where truck owners can learn about medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles and find resources available to help learn the lingo, understand zero-emission fueling, and plan for infrastructure. |
| HVIP Purchasing Guide | Website resource that aims to assist with purchasing a vehicle, finding funding, finding an approved dealer, and more. |
| Sustainable Fleets Program | The CALSTART Sustainable Fleets Program helps fleet owners on their journey to zero-emission fleet operations and helps set a course for continuous improvement while offering recognition for going above and beyond. |
| Next-Stop to Zero Event Series | Live, educational events on zero-emission trucks featuring presentations and roundtable discussions by manufacturers, experienced real-world fleets, funding experts, and various other subject matter experts. |
| California Zero-Emission Vehicle Population Dashboard | Interactive dashboard that compiles all CARB-funded medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle deployments. The Dashboard tracks when and where these vehicles are deployed in California, and how much funding came from the CARB program that helped put them on the road. |