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Federal & State Incentives

There are a number of federal, state, and even private incentives to make the switch to a cleaner vehicle. Incentives include rebates for purchasing a personal or fleet electric vehicle, truck replacement programs, charging station installation rebates, and more!

Volkswagen Settlement

In late 2015, Volkswagen (VW) publicly admitted it had secretly and deliberately installed a defeat device – software designed to cheat emissions tests and deceive federal and state regulators – in nearly 500,000 VW and Audi branded 2.0-liter diesel vehicles and 83,000 3.0-liter diesel vehicles sold to American consumers.

On October 25, 2016 a partial settlement was approved that resolves consumer claims concerning the 2.0-liter diesel vehicles. On December 20, 2016 a preliminary  second partial settlement was agreed to concerning 3.0-liter diesel vehicles and will be approved after it is published in the federal register and after the required comment period.

As a result of these partial settlements, New York is expected to receive over $127 million for use towards offsetting the excess NOx emissions caused by VW’s actions through extensive mitigation projects to reduce NOx from a wide array of mobile sources.

Hunt's Point Clean Trucks Program

The Hunt's Point Clean Trucks Program (HPCTP) is an incentive rebate funding for the business communities of the South Bronx. Fleets and businesses interested in the replacement of older Class 3 to Class 8 trucks can do so. Vehicles can be replaced with model year 2016 or newer trucks, newer diesel engines, or alternative fuel engines (hybrid diesel-electric, compressed natural gas or battery electric truck).

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is currently seeking additional funding for the HPCTP.  Contact Empire Clean Cities with any questions, or sign-up for our newsletter to receive updates about upcoming funding.

Alternative Fuels Readiness Guide

The Alternative Fuel Readiness Guide will provide provide fleets with the tools necessary to transition to clean and alternative fuels as they become increasingly popular, affordable, and available. The switch to alternative fuel vehicles helps fleets reduce harmful emissions and save money. The guide will focus on medium- and heavy-duty fleets, with some focus on light-duty vehicles.
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