Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has been awarded $60 million under the Vocational sub-program of the EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program on behalf of the region. NCTCOG expects to open a Call for Projects in Spring 2025. NCTCOG will use this funding to replace existing non-zero-emission (gasoline, diesel, propane, and natural gas) Class 6 & 7 vocational vehicles with zero-emission vehicles (hydrogen or battery-electric).
NCTCOG held a meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024 to discuss this opportunity with stakeholders in the region. The recording and presentation can be found here.
Requirements of replacement vehicle and new vehicle are below:
| Replacement Vocational Vehicle | New Vocational Vehicle |
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Other eligible activities could include electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen refueling stations for the zero-emission vehicles and workforce development activities.
The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) has an Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Search that can assist in finding eligible new vocational vehicles for funding under this program.
Information on electric vehicles can be found here. Information on hydrogen vehicles can be found here.
Proposed NCTCOG Application for CHDV Funding
Eligible Projects: Any battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell vocational vehicle and infrastructure that operates within or frequently travels through the NCTCOG service area. Public and private entities are eligible, but all applicants will be required to adopt a policy consistent with the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Clean Fleet Policy or similar policy prior to receiving the rebate. NCTCOG may also fund workforce development projects.
Priority Project Locations: NCTCOG proposes to, at a minimum, prioritize applicants who have operations within the 10-county ozone nonattainment area (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise counties).
Projection Selection: NCTCOG proposes to select applicants through a Call for Projects or other selection process upon EPA award.
Funding Level: NCTCOG proposes to allow applicants to request the maximum federal share allowed by EPA. See table below for maximum amounts.
| Funding Levels for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Replacement | ||||
| Vehicle Type | Battery-Electric Vehicles | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles | ||
| EPA Cost Share Percentage of New Vehicle Price | Per-Vehicle Funding Cap (Vehicle + Infrastructure) | EPA Cost Share Percentage of New Vehicle Price | Per Vehicle Funding Cap (Vehicle + Infrastructure) | |
| Straight/Box Truck | 65% | $190,000 | 80% | $400,000 |
| Step Van | $160,000 | $340,000 | ||
| Septic or Bucket Truck | $330,000 | $670,000 | ||
| Other Vocational Vehicle | $355,000 | $720,000 | ||
| Refuse Hauler | 50% | $260,000 | 70% | $600,000 |
| Street Sweeper | $315,000 | $720,000 | ||
| Transit Bus | 33% | $265,000 | 60% | $780,000 |
For more information on the program, visit Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program | US EPA.
Questions? Please contact us at DFW Clean Cities.