New York Launches Alt-Fuel Truck Voucher Program

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced the state has launched a $19 million truck voucher program to promote the purchase of alternative fuel-powered commercial trucks.

The program, administrated by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, will support the purchase of battery-powered trucks and compressed natural gas powered trucks as well as retrofitting diesel engines with emissions-control devices.

It is designed for Classes 3 - 8, including large pickups, box trucks, buses, tractor trailers, garbage trucks and construction vehicles, such as cement and dump trucks.

Vehicle manufacturers, dealers and retrofit providers approved by the NYSERDA will receive the vouchers to pass on the lower vehicle price to buyers.

“By promoting electric trucks as well as other energy-efficient transportation solutions, the state will lessen its dependence on foreign petroleum while incentivizing municipalities and businesses to embrace more environmentally friendly transportation technologies,” NYSERDA’s CEO, Francis Murray, said in a statement.