The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Attainment Program on-road heavy-duty vehicle Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) provides a streamlined approach to replace old, high-polluting vehicles with newer, lower-emission vehicles. VIP provides real emission benefits by retiring older, high polluting vehicles earlier than would have occurred through normal attrition or regulation. Funds
for VIP projects are used to offset some of the cost of the lower-emission replacement vehicle.
Small fleet owners that operate vehicles with 1993 or older model year diesel engines in California, 75% of the time, may be eligible for this funding, towards the purchase of a vehicle that has a 2007 or newer diesel engine.
How much VIP funds can a vehicle owner receive?
If you fund your vehicle in 2009:
| Replacing a 1990 and older vehicle... |
you get $35,000 |
| Replacing a 1991-1993 vehicle... |
you get $30,000 |
If you fund your vehicle in 2010:
| Replacing a 1990 and older vehicle... |
you get $25,000 |
| Replacing a 1991-1993 vehicle... |
you get $20,000 |
Who can take advantage of VIP?
- Owners and operators of fleets with one, two or three heavy-duty diesel vehicles
- The old vehicle has a 1993 or older Model Year diesel engine
- The old vehicle is registered with DMV with a declared Gross/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight range greater than 60,000 pounds (DMV REG 4008)
- The old vehicle must have operated more than 30,000 miles per year or consumed 4,700 gallons of diesel fuel per year in each of the previous two years
- The old vehicle is operational and has been registered in California for each of the last two years (partial registration for 3 months per year are eligible)
What projects are eligible for VIP?
- The purchase of a new or used 2007 or newer model year vehicle with a California certified engine (FEL level of 1.20 g/bhp-hr NOx and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM or cleaner)
- The new vehicle must be purchased through LA Freightliner or Velocity Vehicle Group. (or a participating dealership)
- The old vehicle must be destroyed
How much VIP funding is available?
- At least $14 Million available statewide
Where can you apply for VIP funding?
Contact LA Freightliner or Velocity Vehicle Group today and we can help you with selecting a compliant vehicle and we will be happy to help you secure your VIP funding. Call Brenda Graham, she will be happy to help. 909-510-4429.
What is the process for applying for funds?
- Get an application packet from a participating dealership or air district
- Submit the completed application and required documentation to a participating dealership
- The dealership will forward the application to a participating air district
- The air district will evaluate and approve a voucher (if application is complete) within five business days
- The owner will be responsible for the cost of the vehicle minus the voucher award amount
Are there any other participant requirements?
The participant must agree to the following terms:
- Operate the vehicle at least 75% of the time within California for three years
- Register the replacement vehicle in California with the DMV with a declared Gross/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight rating greater than 60,000 pounds
- Allow the Air Resources Board to verify registration and inspect the vehicle for three years
- Do not modify the emission control system
- Return annual usage surveys as requested by the air district
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