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Fueling Alternatives


 

PLEASE NOTE: Program funding was exhausted on February 27, 2009.
Applications are no longer being accepted.


Fueling Alternatives is funded by the California Air Resources Board ( CARB), offered throughout the State of California and administered by the California Center for Sustainable Energy ( CCSE). A total of $1.8 million was appropriated and directed toward vehicle incentive rebates to promote the use and production of alternative fuel vehicles.

Rebates of up to $5,000 are available for consumers who purchase or lease new eligible alternative fuel vehicles between May 24, 2007 and April 30, 2009 or until funding runs out*. Applicant and vehicle eligibility requirements are specified in the CARB Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentive Program (AFVIP) guidelines (Guidelines).

Eligible Vehicles

Rebate Amount

BAF Technologies 2007 Compressed Natural Gas Ford Crown Victoria
$3,000
BAF Technologies 2007 Compressed Natural Gas Lincoln Towncar
$3,000
BAF Technologies 2007 Compressed Natural Gas Mercury Grand Marquis
$3,000
GEM 2007/2008 e2
$950*
GEM 2009 e2
$1,000*
GEM 2007/2008 e4 and eL
$1,250*
GEM 2009 e4 and eL
$1,300*
GEM 2007/2008/2009 eS
$1,100*
GEM 2007/2008 eL-XD
$1,300*
GEM 2009 eL-XD
$1,350*
Honda 2007/2008/2009 Civic GX
$3,000
Honda 2008/2009 FCX Clarity
$5,000
Miles EV 2008/2009 ZX40S AD
$1,500
Miles EV 2008/2009 ZX40ST
$1,500
Tesla 2008 Roadster
$5,000
Vectrix 2007/2008 MaxiScooter
$1,500
ZAP 2007/2008 Xebra Sedan
$1,000*
ZAP 2007/2008 Xebra Truck
$1,000*
ZENN 2008
$1,500*

* These rebate amounts only apply to vehicles with sealed, maintenance-free batteries and extended warranties as described in Section 3.2.2 of the program guidelines. For more information about the rebate program you can download the icon Fueling Alternatives Fact Sheet (99.22 kB)

Final Fund Outlay
6/17/09

Type of Vehicle

# of Vehicles

Total Rebate Amount

Tesla Roadster 63
$315,000
Vectrix MaxiScooter 74
$11,000
Honda FCX Clarity 6
$30,000
GEM e2 27
$25,650
GEM e4 61
$76,250
GEM eL 4
$5,050
GEM eS 4
$4,400
GEM eL-XD 20
$26,000
Miles EV 26
$39,000
ZENN 3
$4,500
ZAP 7
$7,000
Honda Civic GX 622
$1,861,986
Ford Crown Victoria CNG 25
$75,000
Lincoln Towncar CNG 6
$18,000
TOTALS
948
$2,598,836

 

Program Instruction and Application Forms

Return a signed copy of the application along with other required documentation via certified mail or priority mail with delivery confirmation to the program administrator.

For more information, please contact the Program Manager, Mary Venables, by calling toll-free (866) 984-CLEAN (2532) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fueling Alternatives is a limited program. Funding will be insufficient to provide rebates to all eligible vehicle purchasers over the duration of the program. Rebates will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. For information on all clean vehicle models available today, visit www.DriveClean.ca.gov.






Get the Info

Read the facts from the Fueling Alternatives brochure by CCSE.

Fuel Tip

Use the right grade of gasoline as recommended in your owner’s manual. Premium may be an unnecessary expense.

FA Testimonial

"The electric truck is very well suited for what it does. It is not only an incredibly eco-friendly way to do business, but incredibly practical.  About the CCSE rebate program, that was a nice surprise after I purchased the vehicle."

- Chris Reynolds
Owner / Operator
Green Shredding

 


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