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The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocated $182 million to the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program (CORE). CORE is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment. On July 18, 2023, CALSTART the CORE project administrators will open the 22-23 CORE funding for CORE eligible zero-emission off-road equipment vouchers.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is accepting original equipment manufacturer applications for the next funding lane of the fiscal year 22/23 heavy-duty segment of the California CORE Project. Heavy-duty equipment Manufacturers or Dealers interested in participating in the California CORE Project are encouraged to submit their applications by June 15, 2023, by 5 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Equipment applications submitted after the June 15 deadline will be accepted, but reviewal cannot be guaranteed before the Voucher Processing Center reopens. If you are considering participating in the CORE Project, we urge all prospective eligible manufacturers and dealers to act and submit applications promptly.
The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is intended to accelerate deployment of advanced technology in the off-road sector by providing a streamlined way for fleets to access funding that helps offset the incremental cost of such technology. CORE targets commercial-ready products that have not yet achieved a significant market foothold. By promoting the purchase of clean technology over internal combustion options, the project is expected to reduce emissions, particularly in areas that are most impacted; help build confidence in zero-emission technology in support of CARB strategies and subsequent regulatory efforts where possible; and provide other sector-wide benefits, such as technology transferability, reductions in advanced-technology component costs, and larger infrastructure investments.
CORE provides vouchers to California purchasers and lessees of zero-emission off-road equipment on a first-come, first-served basis, with increased incentives for equipment located in disadvantaged communities and small businesses.
Did you know that some CORE funded equipment can be used to meet regulatory compliance requirements? Recent CARB adopted proposed amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation include voluntary compliance flexibilities for fleets that incorporate zero-emission technology into their off-road fleets. For more information, visit the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation, see section 2449.1(d) and (e) of the regulation for detailed information.
Date: July 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: CORE Website
To participate in the CORE program owners/operators reach out to CORE eligible dealers:
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact the CORE team for more information.
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