Overview
- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the California Clean Fuel Reward for electric medium- and heavy‑duty trucks.
- Fleets can get $7,500 to $120,000 per vehicle starting June 26 at authorized retailers for semis, drayage trucks, box trucks, and delivery vans.
- The program draws funding from the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and sets aside $250 million this year with more than $1 billion expected by 2030.
- Officials say replacing diesel rigs will reduce harmful exhaust near ports and warehouses, noting that nearly 18 million Californians breathe unhealthy air.
- Newsom framed the move as a response to federal cuts to EV incentives, while critics called it a taxpayer subsidy for technology they say is not yet competitive.