The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have committed $25 million to develop electric truck charging infrastructure in Southern California. This investment is part of a broader $135 million project to support the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty trucks by 2035. The project will see the installation of 207 charging units at eight strategic sites across the region. The initiative is a collaboration with regional air quality agencies and includes additional funding and incentives to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
- Investment Announcement: $25 million committed by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for electric truck charging infrastructure.
- Project Scope: Part of a $135 million project to install 207 charging units at eight sites in Southern California.
- Strategic Locations: Charging units to be installed in Wilmington, Rancho Dominguez, Rialto, Fontana, Commerce, and the Port of Long Beach.
- Oversight and Management: The South Coast Air Quality Management District will oversee the contracting process.
- Funding Sources: $12.5 million each from the Clean Truck Funds of Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Commissions.
- Zero-Emission Goals: Aim to transition to a zero-emission truck fleet by 2035 as part of the Clean Air Action Plan.
- Clean Truck Fund Rate: Introduced in April 2022, charging $10 per twenty-foot equivalent unit or $20 per forty-foot equivalent unit, with exemptions for zero-emission and low-nitrogen oxide trucks.
- Incentives for Adoption: Vouchers of up to $250,000 are available for the purchase of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks.
- Environmental Commitment: The initiative underscores the ports' dedication to sustainability and improving air quality.