Volvo Mitigation Funds
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Volkswagen Mitigation Funds Available Statewide for Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks

Accepting Applications Beginning 1:00 PM on August 9, 2022 Starting August 9, 2022, applications will be accepted statewide for replacement of eligible Class 8 trucks with zero-emission technology. Approximately $9 million is available on a first-come, first served basis to eligible applicants throughout California from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for Class 8 zero-emission freightContinued

CARB Cert Fees
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Part 1: Understanding The New CARB / Mobile Source Certification & Compliance Fees

On April 1, 2022, new and modified mobile source certification and compliance fees (MS Fees) will be due upon submittal of the application for mobile source certification. The Mobile Source Certification Fee Regulation was approved by the Board in April 2021 and will be implemented beginning April 1, 2022. The regulatory support documents for the MobileContinued

HVIP
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HVIP Remains Open and Funding Summary by Category is Now Available

HVIP re-opened to voucher requests at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on March 30, 2022 with nearly $430 million available across standard HVIP and set-aside funds for public transit buses, class 8 tractors performing drayage operations, and school buses. HVIP still remains open for all voucher requests. While funds specifically set aside for drayage trucks have beenContinued

Battle Motors
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ECO Certified – Battle Motors Begins Sale of Battle Electric Refuse Trucks

Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier Company (CCC)) is now selling its fully electric refuse truck, the Battle LNT EV, in Southern California through Velocity Truck Centers. The Battle Motors LNT EV features an 82-inch cab, a customizable wheelbase, multimode regenerative braking, a direct drive transmission, peak power of 500 hp, continuous power of 310 hp,Continued

GEMS
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HVIP Program
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Receive up to $150,000 per Vehicle to Electrify Your Fleet through HVIP

On August 10 at 10 a.m. PDT, California’s most popular EV funding program, the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) will re-open, making up to an additional $83 million in funding available for electric trucks and buses. Begin preparing your application today and take advantage of this second round of fundingContinued

Lightning eMotors
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Client Success Story: ECO Keeps Lightning eMotors on the road

Company Lightning eMotors Website: https://lightningemotors.com/ Client Since: 2016   The Challenge Initially Lightning was looking for guidance on obtaining an aftermarket exemption for their hydraulic hybrid system. We were able to work closely with CARB to establish a strategy of emissions and OBD testing and documentation submittal that eventually lead to receipt of the ExecutiveContinued

Happy Hour
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We’re hosting a Happy Hour Webinar so you can ask us anything

That’s right, ECO Inc. hosting a Happy Hour Webinar so you can ask our panel of experts anything on your mind regarding EPA & CARB engine certification. There is no agenda, no presentations, just a casual, kickback hour of answering your questions. This webinar is for all engine, vehicle and powertrain manufacturers & OEM’s. DateContinued

CARB Notice
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Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Revisions to the On-Board Diagnostic System Requirements and Associated Enforcement Provisions for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, Medium-Duty Vehicles and Engines, and Heavy-Duty Engines

The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing at the date and time noted below to consider approving for adoption the proposed amendments to California’s On-Board Diagnostic System Requirements for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles and Engines (OBD II) and Heavy-Duty Engine On-Board Diagnostic System Requirements (HD OBD).Continued