$125 million in zero-emission equipment up for grabs through California’s CORE Project

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Long Beach, California - December 10th, 2021. Drone shot looking straight down at a straddle carrier taking shipping containers off trucks and stacking them in rows at a container terminal in the Port of Long Beach.  

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has opened the second round of its Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) with $125 million in funding available.

The project is administered by CALSTART, providing point-of-sale discounts on off-road zero-emission equipment, with more than double the amount allocated to the project when it first launched in January 2020.

Originally only for freight, in 2022, CORE is expanding to include funding for the commercial harbour craft and agriculture and construction sectors.

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Participation in the project has been streamlined for ease of use, and key elements include qualified participants will receive vouchers for point-of-sale discounts on off-road zero-emission equipment, up to a maximum of $500,000 per voucher; there is no requirement to “scrap,” sell, or retire existing equipment; and additional funding may be available for charging/refueling infrastructure, equipment operated in disadvantaged communities, and small businesses.

CORE supports the following nine equipment categories:

  • On- and off-road terminal tractors
  • Truck- and trailer-mounted transport refrigeration units (TRUs)
  • Large forklifts and cargo-handling equipment
  • Airport ground-support equipment
  • Railcar movers and switcher locomotives
  • Mobile power units (MPUs) and mobile shore-power cable management systems
  • Construction equipment
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Commercial harbour craft

“California is backing up its commitment to clean the air in overburdened communities and carry out the direction of the Governor’s Executive Order with a significant investment in zero-emission vehicles and sustainable transportation,” CARB Deputy Executive Officer Craig Segall said.

“CORE is specifically designed to assist industry sectors that currently use off-road equipment and can help clean up the communities hardest hit by air pollution.”

“The streamlined process incorporates feedback from program participants and we are anticipating significant interest in this second round,” said Niki Okuk, Deputy Director at CALSTART.

“The industry is continuing its transition to zero-emissions and CORE provides a clear market signal that helps bring new products to the market.”

The first round of CORE resulted in over 460 vouchers for vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment totaling over $62 million, with terminal tractors being the most requested equipment type.

Earlier this year the California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached an agreement with Wan Hai Lines for $680,750 for violations of environmental regulations whilst docked at California’s ports.

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