Clean, Advanced Trucks and Technology Options
The NYC Clean Trucks Program prioritizes the deployment of zero emission battery electric replacement trucks, while also offering incentives for the deployment of non-electric alternative fuel and diesel replacement trucks. Fleets can purchase or lease a battery electric, compressed natural gas (CNG), plug-in hybrid electric, diesel-electric hybrid, or diesel medium- or heavy-duty vehicle through an eligible contractor, provided the selected vehicle satisfies the Program’s eligibility requirements. Following are the types of vehicles the NYC Clean Trucks Program is providing rebate incentive funding for.
Battery-Electric Trucks
A battery-electric truck stores energy in rechargeable battery packs, utilizing an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine for propulsion. Battery-electric trucks release zero tailpipe emissions, contributing no pollutants directly from the truck operation.
Compressed Natural Gas
A CNG truck is powered by the combustion of CNG as an alternative to other fossil fuels. CNG is a cleaner burning fuel, significantly reducing carbon and particulate emissions during truck operation as compared to a diesel truck equivalent.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Truck
A plug-in hybrid electric truck is a vehicle that uses battery-powered electricity and an internal combustion engine in tandem for propulsion power. Depending on the type of vehicle and engine, the power that drives the vehicle may come from the electric battery, diesel, or both at the same time. Electricity charges the vehicle’s batteries using an external source of electric power or its on-board regenerative engine and/or braking. Similar to diesel-electric hybrid trucks, a plug-in hybrid electric truck produces fewer emissions than a diesel truck equivalent.
Hybrid Diesel-Electric Truck
A hybrid diesel-electric truck combines an electric propulsion system with an internal combustion engine to achieve improved fuel economy over a conventional diesel truck. A hybrid diesel-electric truck produces fewer emissions than a diesel truck equivalent, with further reductions occurring when the internal combustion engine is shut down while the truck idles.
Diesel Truck
A diesel truck is a vehicle equipped with a diesel-fueled compression-ignition engine. Newer generations of diesel trucks are equipped with engine technologies that help reduce emissions and provide fuel savings when compared to older, diesel-fueled trucks.
Renewable Fuels
Renewable fuels may be a resource for your fleet operations
Renewable Natural Gas
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is produced from renewable sources including agricultural waste, wastewater, or landfill gas. It can be used in the same vehicles and infrastructure as CNG, but offers significantly lower, lifecycle emissions.
Renewable Diesel
Renewable diesel (RD) is a low carbon fuel derived from renewable feedstocks, such as animal fats, vegetable oils, and other organic waste materials. RD goes through a hydrotreating process that removes impurities and results in a high-quality replacement for conventional diesel.
NYC Clean Trucks Program Funding
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Qualifying applicants are invited to take advantage of first-come, first-served NYC Clean Trucks Program funding and resources by applying today.