Incentive funding under this PA is rebate-based. Only Class 6 and 7 goods movement trucks are eligible for the rebate. One new charging unit per vehicle is also eligible for a rebate. Eligible Participant • The applicant must be currently compliant with applicable fleet/truck regulations. • The applicant must be the current registered owner of the vehicle(s) being retired. • If awarded, the applicant must enter into a written agreement with South Coast AQMD as a condition of receiving funds and agree to operate the replacement vehicles for a minimum of 5 years. See SECTION IV – PROJECT AGREEMENT; Eligible Retiring Vehicle • The retiring vehicle must be powered by diesel or gasoline. • The retiring vehicle must have an engine model year of 2010 or newer and be compliant and registered in the California Air Resources Board’s TRUCRS database. • The retiring vehicle must be domiciled and have operated at least 75% within the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction, which includes Orange County, and urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Please visit: http://www.aqmd.gov/nav/about/jurisdiction for more information. • The retiring vehicle must have operated a minimum of 7,000 miles during the 12 months prior to application. • For the TRU truck option, the retiring unit must be the vehicle with the TRU. A “reefer”, or TRU Trailer unit itself, is not eligible. Eligible Replacement Vehicle • The replacement vehicle must be brand new and battery-electric powered. • The replacement vehicle powered by hydrogen or any fossil fuel is not eligible. • The replacement vehicle must not be a retrofit, repower, or conversion. • For the TRU Truck option, the replacement vehicle must be 100% battery electric for both propulsion and refrigeration. • The replacement vehicle must be deployed no later than October 2026. • The replacement vehicle must operate at least 75% within the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction for a minimum of 5 years. Eligible Charger Equipment • Projects may include the purchase of one new charging unit per vehicle, including the unit and charging connector(s), mount and/or pedestal. • Ineligible costs for the charging unit include power distribution, electrical panels, upgrades to existing panel or electrical service, transformers, wiring/conduit, solar and wind power generation equipment, battery storage systems, and all installation costs.
