CARB Discusses Fleet Regulation and Incentives
CARB Delivery Trucks Presentation
Linen, uniform and facility services representatives attending TRSA’s California Legislative Conference received an update from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding current and future emission-reduction goals, fleet regulations and incentive programs. These presentations provided early insight into emerging goals and regulations supporting California’s vehicle emissions reduction targets for 2020, 2030 and 2050 to reach 90% reduction from 1990 emissions levels.
CARB outlined their strategy to achieve Gov. Jerry Brown’s (D) plan for zero-emissions delivery fleets through collaboration between government, manufacturers, fleets and infrastructure providers which began last month with implementation scheduled post 2023. The linen, uniform and facility services industry was represented by TRSA highlighting range, weight and infrastructure concerns.
The group discussed current and emerging regulations for idle times, inspection and reporting, and CARB’s collaboration with EPA and fleet manufacturers to develop low- and zero-emissions vehicle standards that would be 90% cleaner than 2010 engines for implementation in 2023-2027. In addition, California is working with local air resources organizations and energy providers to identify infrastructure priorities, projects and funding. Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and San Diego Gas and Electric already have committed nearly $850 million over the next five years for infrastructure developments and incentives.
CARB highlighted several zero-emission pilot programs including a $7.1 million grant plus $5.8 million in matching contributions to purchase 20 all-electric Class 6 step vans and build charging stations for AmeriPride in 2017. The project team included Motiv Power Systems with Utilimaster chassis, the San Joachim Valley Air District and CALSTART, a Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). This pilot has led to lessons learned including charging site locations, capacity and timing; vehicle design and capital investment; as well as industry-specific issues such as weight and distance. Linen, uniform and facility services vehicles deliver and collect increasing weight and typically travel longer routes.