Editor’s Note: Federal action has stopped the “Electric Vehicle Mandate” in California for at least several years, but VOLUNTARY purchase of electric off-road equipment remains supported by the California Air Resources Board. From a recent announcement:

“What is CORE?

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), in partnership with CALSTART, launched the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) in 2020. Designed to encourage California businesses to purchase or lease cleaner off-road equipment, CORE offers a streamlined voucher process through which purchasers can receive funding to help offset the higher cost of zero-emission off-road equipment. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, CORE provides enhanced incentives for small businesses and those located in priority populations, including disadvantaged communities.

CORE voucher amounts are based on the incremental cost difference between traditional equipment and new zero-emission alternatives. Additional funding is available for charging infrastructure.

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Heavy-Duty equipment funding opens on August 19 at 9 AM PT. If you’re planning to apply, this is the time to finalize your plans. Contact your dealer today for significant discounts on advanced zero-emission off-road equipment.

Want to hear from past voucher recipients and CORE-approved manufacturers? Watch the CORE Advocates Learning Symposium webinar recording to hear how leading heavy-duty OEMs and small businesses are succeeding with CORE vouchers.

Need help?

For questions, visit www.californiacore.org or email info@californiacore.org.