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$126M Incentive Program for Zero-Emission Trucks Nears Launch in WA
The $126 million program offers vouchers for electric and hydrogen trucks, reserving $10 million for small businesses to reduce emissions and diesel pollution in freight transport.
- Soon, Washington will roll out the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program, a $126 million voucher initiative funded by state carbon auction proceeds to help fleets buy electric or hydrogen trucks.
- The transportation sector is Washington's largest emissions source, with diesel trucks and buses worsening health risks, while Washington modeled WAZIP on California's program issuing roughly 15,000 vouchers.
- The plan allocates $82 million for on-road vouchers, $20 million for off-road equipment, and reserves $10 million for small businesses, with $60,000 off some Class 4 medium-duty trucks plus an extra $10,000.
- Industry groups and climate advocates say they eagerly await WAZIP, while State House Transportation Committee Chair Jake Fey, D-Tacoma, says it should've started at least six months ago; WSDOT spokesperson Barbara LaBoe adds the complex program needs custom software and has no launch date.
- Proponents say WAZIP could lower upfront costs, but federal rollbacks and $160,000 electric truck price gaps remain obstacles for small businesses and prioritized operators.
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