Recently, California launched a $27 million replacement subsidy for zero-emission trucks, including concrete mixer trucks, garbage trucks, freight trucks, and freight trailers. The maximum replacement subsidy is $200,000 per vehicle.
According to the replacement subsidy terms, the engine model of the fuel truck involved in the replacement must be produced between 1992 and 2012, and the original fuel truck must be scrapped after the replacement.
The subsidy terms also declare that as long as the fuel truck owned meets the replacement conditions, both public and private institutions within the state can apply for subsidies, and the start date for accepting applications is August 18, 2020.
As a pioneer in new energy vehicle subsidy policies, California has always been generous. This $27 million subsidy is just the first part of the state’s $90 million subsidy for zero-emission trucks.
Pure electric trucks such as Tesla SEMI and Nikola SEMI may be the beneficiaries of this subsidy.
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