The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted the approved Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for California’s $423 million allocation of the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust. The plan includes investing $300 million in zero emission vehicles. CARB staff submitted the final Plan to the Trustee, Wilmington Trust, on June 28, 2018. Below is a table breaking down the use of funds:
| Funding Category | Eligible Mitigation Action(s) | Allocation % |
|---|---|---|
| Combustion Freight and Marine Projects | 4,5,7,8 | 14.2% |
| Light-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment | 9 | 2.4% |
| Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks | 1 | 21.3% |
| Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Projects | 4,5,7,8 | 16.6% |
| Undecided Funding (including Admin) | Undecided Funding | 14.8% |
(hat tip to Mary Lunetta)
