VOUCHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM

 

VIP Overview:
The VIP is a streamlined approach to reduce emissions by replacing old, high-polluting vehicles with newer, lower-emission vehicles.  This program is limited to owners/ operators with fleets of 3 or fewer vehicles that have been operating at least 75% in California during the previous twenty four (24) months.  The goal of this program is to reduce emissions from in-use heavy-duty trucks in small fleets by replacing engine Model Years 2002 and older with Model Years 2007 (or newer) emissions compliant models.  The VIP will be implemented by AQMD through contractual agreements with Dealers and Dismantlers.  The Dealers will apply to the AQMD for the vouchers on behalf of the applicant.  The approved voucher amount will be deducted from the total purchase price of the truck by the Dealer.  Applicants interested in replacing their truck must purchase their replacement truck through an AQMD-approved VIP Participating Dealership (link provided below) that has completed the required training for the VIP.  Updates to this list and a new list of AQMD-approved Retrofit Installers will be posted on our webpage as they become available.

Program Highlights:

Requirements for the VIP (Replacement Projects) include, but are not limited to the following:

Existing Vehicle Requirements   New Vehicle Requirements
Engine must by MY 2002 or older (Diesel-Fueled Only)   Must be purchased from AQMD-approved VIP Participating Dealership
Applicant must willing to scrap old vehicle   MY 2007 (or newer) with engine certified to an FEL level of 1.20 g/bhp-hr NOx and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM (or lower)
Limited to fleet sizes of 3 or fewer   New or Used Vehicle (used vehicle must have less than 200,000 miles of operation)
Registered with DMV at declared Gross/ Combined Vehicle Weight Range greater than 19,500 lbs.  Funding varies between MHD and HHD vehicles.  Refer to VIP Guidelines, Appendix “O” for applicable funding matrix.   Registered with CA DMV at declared Gross/Combined Vehicle Weight Range greater than 60,000 lbs if old vehicle qualified for funding as HHD vehicle. If old vehicle qualified for funding as MHD, then replacement vehicle must have a manufacturer GVWR between 19,501 and 33,000 lbs, and must be within 20% of the old vehicle GVWR.
Owned by applicant previous 24 months   Vehicle Title must be "clean" (can't be in accident and repaired with resale)
"Free and clear" vehicle title with owner/applicant listed on it   Minimum of one year/ 100,000 mile major component engine warranty covering parts and labor
Current CA registration and proof of insurance showing history over last 24 months   No modifications of emission control systems
Engine specs must be verifiable through tag; if missing, manufacturer must verify specs
Must have operated at least 75% of the time in California during each 12 month period for the previous 24 months.
Must be in "Operational Condition"


FUNDING AMOUNTS (In operation by Dec. 31, 2011)

VIP Replacement Funding Matrix – HHD (GVWR >33,000 lbs)
New or Used Vehicles (Highlighted portions apply only for New Replacement Trucks)

 

VIP Replacement Funding Matrix – MHD (GVWR of 19,501 – 33,000 lbs)
New or Used Vehicles (Highlighted portions apply only for New Replacement Trucks)


Additional Information

VIP Dealerships (PDF - 31.2 KB)

VIP Guidelines – Revised and Approved March 25, 2010 (from ARB website):
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/mailouts/msc1024/msc1024attach2.pdf (PDF - 300 KB)

AQMD VIP Application (PDF - 501 KB) 

SCAQMD VIP Brochure 2010 (PDF - 1.32 MB)

News Flash SCAQMD VIP Brochure 2010 (PDF - 1.96 MB)  in SPANISH