VIP Overview: The VIP is a streamlined
approach to reduce emissions by replacing old, high-polluting vehicles with
newer, lower-emission vehicles, or by installing a Verified Diesel Emission
Control Strategy (VDECS). This program is limited to owners/operators with
fleets of 10 or fewer vehicles
that have been operating at least 75% in California during the previous twenty
four (24) months. The goal of this program is to reduce emissions from
in-use heavy-duty trucks in small fleets by retrofitting Engine Model Years 1994
2006 or by replacing Engine Model Years 2002 and older with Model Years 2007
(or newer) emissions compliant models. The VIP will be implemented by AQMD through contractual
agreements with Dealers, Dismantlers, and Retrofit Installers. The
Dealers/Retrofit Installers will apply to the AQMD for the vouchers on behalf of
the applicant. The approved voucher amount will be deducted from the total
purchase price of the truck or VDECS by the Dealer or Retrofit Installer,
respectively. Applicants interested in replacing their truck must purchase
their replacement truck through an AQMD-approved VIP Participating Dealership
that has completed the required training for the VIP.
Similarly, applicants interested in retrofitting their truck must purchase their
VDECS through an AQMD-approved VIP Participating Retrofit Installer who has
completed the required training for the VIP. A current list of AQMD
approved Dealerships and Retrofit Installers is included below. Additional
updates to these lists will be posted on our webpage as they become available.
On-Road VIP Funding Matrices (In Operation by December 31,
2012):
a)
Retrofits (Appendix O)
(PDF - 201 KB) (current list as of January 6, 2012)
b)
Truck
Replacements (Appendix P) (PDF - 577 KB)(current list as of January 6, 2012)
AQMD
VIP Application (PDF - 485 KB) (revised
May 2011) (all applications submitted must include originals plus one copy)
Requirements for the VIP (Replacement Projects)
include,
but are not limited to the following:
Existing Vehicle Requirements
Replacement Vehicle Requirements
Engine must be MY
2002 or older (Diesel-Fueled Only)
Must be purchased from
AQMD-approved VIP Participating Dealership
Applicant must be willing to scrap old vehicle
New and Used vehicles qualify for funding
based on following engine emission standards:
a) New Replacement (0.20 g/bhp-hr
NOx and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM or cleaner) Only Non-FEL
b) New
Replacement (0.50 g/bhp-hr NOx and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM or cleaner) FEL
c) Used Replacement (1.20 g/bhp-hr NOx and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM or
cleaner ) FEL or Non-FEL
Limited to fleet
sizes of 10 or fewer
New or Used Vehicle (HHD used vehicles must have less than 500,000 miles of
operation and MHD used vehicles must have less than 250,000 miles of
operation)
HHD eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer GVWR of 33,001 lbs or
greater. MHD eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer GVWR of 19,501
through 33,000 lbs. Refer to VIP Guidelines, Appendix P for applicable
funding matrix.
Replacement vehicle must be in the same weight class as the existing vehicle
(either MHD or HHD). Replacement vehicle must be registered in
California or in the California IRP.
Owned by applicant
previous 24 months
Vehicle Title must be "clean" (Must not have: a salvage title,
been in an accident, or repaired for
resale)
"Free and clear"
vehicle title with owner/applicant listed on it
Minimum of one year/ 100,000 mile major component engine warranty covering
parts and labor
CA Registration Options: 1) Current and Past
24 Months of CA DMV Registration, or 2) CA DMV Registration for previous 8
consecutive months supplemented by alternate documentation showing CA
operation for past 24 months. Both options require proof of insurance for
past 24 months. (CA IRP is acceptable)
No modifications of emission control systems
Engine specs must
be verifiable through tag; if missing, manufacturer must verify specs
Must have operated at least 75% of the time in California during each 12
month period for the previous 24 months.
Must be in "Operational Condition"
Requirements for the VIP (Retrofit Projects) include, but are
not limited to the following:
Existing Vehicle
Requirements
Eligible Engine Model Years: 1994 to 2006
(Diesel-Fueled Only)
Vehicles with an engine certified with a
diesel particulate filter by the engine
manufacturer are not eligible for funding.
Limited to fleet sizes of 10 or fewer (Refer
to Appendix O for funding matrix)
Retrofit Funding is only available for MHD
vehicles with a manufacturer GVWR of
19,501 to 26,000 lbs.
Vehicles with a manufacturer GVWR of greater
than 26,000 lbs are no longer eligible for
retrofit funding through the VIP.
Owned by applicant previous 24 months
Retrofit project vehicles may, or may not,
have an active lien-holder
CA Registration Options: 1) Current and Past
24 Months of CA DMV Registration, or 2) CA DMV
Registration for previous 8 consecutive months
supplemented by alternate documentation showing
CA operation for past 24 months. Both
options require proof of insurance for past 24
months. (CA IRP is acceptable)
Engine specs must be verifiable through tag;
if missing, manufacturer must verify specs
Must have operated at least 75% of the time
in California during each 12 month period for
the previous 24 months.
Must be in "Operational Condition"
For questions related to the VIP, please contact the AQMD Project Officer for
this program:
Mr. Ashkaan Nikravan
Air Quality Specialist
Science and Technology Advancement
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Phone: (909) 396-3260
Email:
anikravan@aqmd.gov
This page updated:
April 04, 2012
URL: http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/Implementation/VIP.htm
