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Funding Update
Implementation Manual Released June 18, 2025
On June 18, CARB released the Implementation Manual (IM) for the upcoming Heavy-Duty equipment funding segment. On August 19th, CORE will release funding for heavy-duty off-road equipment. This IM features several significant updates for administering vouchers for equipment purchasers, dealers, and manufacturers. Some of the changes include:
- Equipment consolidation types due to limited funding
- Voucher eligibility is limited to small businesses and public agencies for this fiscal year
- Tighter voucher redemption deadlines
- Rental and leasing company policy updates
- And more
Click the link below to learn more about the IM.
CARB hosted a workgroup webinar for the HVIP, CORE, and ISEF incentive projects on May 30. Representatives from each project presented the major IM changes, answered questions, and accepted comments from stakeholders.
To view the recording of this webinar, click the link below.
Upcoming Events
2025 CA Tribal Leaders Energy Summit
Join CALSTART at the 4th Annual Tribal Leaders Energy Summit held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Wheatland, Aug 5-6, 2025. This event is designed to share information among San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, federal and state agencies, corporate and community organizations, and Tribes in the state of California. This event will also feature a Ride & Drive for attendees to experience the power of zero-emission equipment and vehicles firsthand. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with sustainability leaders and learn about the innovative technologies shaping the future of California.
Date: August 5-6, 2025
Location: Hard Rock Hotel – Wheatland, CA
Hosted By: Southern California Edison
CORE Advocates Learning Symposium
We are pleased to announce the return of the CORE Advocates Learning Symposium webinar series. This two-part series features small business owners, public agencies, equipment manufacturers, and dealers who have advanced their businesses and improved their environment by investing in cutting-edge electric alternatives through CORE vouchers. This year’s theme is Supporting Small Businesses and Public Agencies. The webinars will be hosted via Zoom and will cover the following topics:
- August 1 – Forklifts and Cargo Handling Equipment
- August 8 – Transport Refrigeration Units, Generators, and Commercial Harbor Craft
Register now to hear from industry experts how your small business or public agency can benefit from CORE vouchers.
Location: Zoom
Hosted By: CALSTART
CORE in the Community – Event Recaps
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2025
CORE Project Manager for Maritime, Emily Spath, attended the world’s leading exhibition and conference for maritime electrification, decarbonization, and GHG reduction solutions in Amsterdam. She spoke on a panel about the electrification of and support for infrastructure in ports and between them. She also had the opportunity to talk about the successes of the CORE project on a global stage and show the positive impact incentive programs have on their community’s health and environment.
Anaheim Ride & Drive
On June 18, CORE participated in the Anaheim Ride & Drive at Angel Stadium. This event was the largest Ride & Drive in CALSTART history, with over 800+ registrants who got to experience firsthand the power and capabilities of electric off-road equipment. CORE Project Administrators enjoyed meeting with community stakeholders, small businesses, and public agencies interested in investing in clean alternatives. CORE Project Administrators gave a brief presentation on the benefits and impact of the CORE project. On behalf of everyone at CORE, thank you to those who stopped by the booth and participated in our off-road equipment bingo card.
Global MOU Summit
CALSTART staff had the opportunity to meet in Amsterdam to engage with sustainability stakeholders worldwide at the Global Memorandum of Understanding Summit. Experts discussed strategies for policymaking, eco-friendly infrastructure changes, and green truck and bus deployment.
