California Air Resources Board

Manufacturers of new heavy-duty electric vehicles, which are subject to the greenhouse gas regulations, must submit applications for certification for GHG pollutants.  EPA EV-CIS (Verify) forms will not be accepted.  Manufacturers wishing to convert vehicles previously certified must follow CARB's Engine Change Policy. Contact the Aftermarket, Performance, and Add on Parts program for more information.

Specifically:

• Cover Letter:  A letter addressed to the chief of the ECC Division.  This letter must declare a GHG vehicle family name according to 40 CFR 1037.230 with character ‘2’ in the fifth position {see CISD-07-03 and CD-12-01 (revised)(HDV) for more information}, indicate whether the Deem-to-Comply option described in Section 1037.101.3 of the California GHG test procedures ("California Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2014 and Subsequent Model Heavy‑Duty Vehicles," adopted October 21, 2014) or the Off-Road Use Exemption in 40 CFR 1037.631 is being utilized, and request approval for the specified GHG vehicle family.  CARB will issue an Executive Order as necessary.
• GHG Vehicle Application Template:  The EPA document "Greenhouse Gas Certification Template", OMB Control No: 2060-0678, with information in the ‘General Family Info’ tab and in the ‘AECD’, ‘Technology Worksheet’, and ‘HFC Worksheet’ tabs, as needed.  No information is required in the ‘GEM Input’ and ‘GEM Output’ tabs.
• EPA Certificate of Conformity:  If the Deem-to-Comply option is used, a Certificate of Conformity, issued by EPA, must be included.
• Technical Description:  
  • Intended Vehicle Weight Class
  • Environmental Controls (HVAC)
  • Materials and physical dimensions
  • Capacity of batteries, storage tanks, etc.
  • Recharging/fast-recharging description
  • Testing protocols used
  • Intended operating conditions
  • Expected longevity 
• Production Information:  
  • Emissions Labels Schematics/Photos
  • Emissions Warranty Statement
  • Maintenance Schedule
  • Projected Production
  • Part numbers of battery and fuel cell components 
• Statement of Compliance for Defeat Devices, AECD’s, and Alternate Maps:  
  • Are any defeat devices employed on the vehicles?
  • Have all AECD’s been declared and described?
  • Are any alternate maps employed on the vehicles?