California continues to lead the nation in advancing clean air initiatives, and 2025 brings a new set of emission standards aimed at reducing the environmental impact of commercial vehicles. These regulations, developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), require businesses to adopt cleaner, more efficient vehicles and technologies. If you’re looking for emission-compliant vehicles or guidance, C&M Motors is here to help.
Key Changes in 2025 Emission Standards
Stricter Greenhouse Gas Limits: Commercial vehicles must meet lower thresholds for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, requiring updates to engines, exhaust systems, or both.
Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates: A significant push for electric and hybrid commercial trucks means fleet owners must integrate zero-emission vehicles into their operations.
Fleet Turnover Deadlines: Older, non-compliant trucks are being phased out. Businesses must replace these vehicles with models that meet the new emission standards.
Enhanced Monitoring and Reporting: Businesses are required to maintain detailed records of compliance, including vehicle upgrades and maintenance schedules.
How C&M Motors Helps You Stay Ahead
Navigating these regulations can be challenging, but C&M Motors offers tailored solutions to keep your fleet compliant:
Emission-Compliant Truck Sales: We provide a wide selection of emission-compliant and zero-emission trucks, including top brands like Hino.
Custom Retrofits: For fleets that need updates, we offer retrofitting services to upgrade engines, exhaust systems, and other components to meet CARB standards.
Expert Maintenance Services: Our skilled technicians ensure your vehicles remain efficient and compliant through regular maintenance and advanced diagnostics.
Guidance and Support: We stay informed about regulation changes and provide consultations to help businesses plan fleet updates efficiently.
Meeting California’s 2025 emission standards is not just a regulatory requirement – it’s an opportunity to invest in a cleaner, more sustainable future. Contact C&M Motors today to explore your options and ensure your fleet is ready for the road ahead.
On August 10 at 10 a.m. PDT, California’s most popular EV funding program, the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) will re-open, making up to an additional $83 million in funding available for electric trucks and buses. Begin preparing your application today and take advantage of this second round of funding available for zero-emission vehicles!
If you are considering deploying electric trucks, in your fleet, the Charge Ready Transport program can help accelerate and streamline the transition with:
Low- to no-cost installation of electric infrastructure
Rebates for charging equipment for eligible participants
Electricity rates designed for EV fleets
HVIP offers point-of-sale discounts on clean vehicles, a simple application process, and has zero scrappage requirements. Now is the time for fleets to begin working with their dealers to prepare to submit vouchers on their behalf. Funds will go fast in this first-come, first-served program, so fleets are encouraged to begin preparing immediately, to be ready to apply on opening day!
The staff at C&M Motors can help guide you through the process. Contact us today to learn how.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and CALSTART have announced the reopening of the popular HVIP Incentive Program. This year’s program makes available $165 million to California-based businesses that will upgrade their fleets with new, zero-emission and near-zero-emission clean vehicles. This great program is a first come, first served opportunity to make electric and hybrid trucks as affordable as their fossil-fueled predecessors in an effort to reduce emissions in the state of California.
This year’s HVIP funds have 2 release dates: the first has already seen the funds exhausted, and the second starts on August 10th. Drayage trucks and Class 8 commercial trucks are exempt from the pause in support of CARB’s Project 800 initiative. This project has a goal of 800 zero-emission drayage trucks in 2021, advancing California’s clean transportation sector.
Greater vehicle options in CARB 2021 program is paving the way for more businesses and public fleets to embrace clean air vehicles as well as to help the market grow and accelerate these technologies.
Since its inception, HVIP has provided over $400 million in funding to help businesses and public fleets deploy more than 7 thousand clean air vehicles.
We are excited to help our local businesses be part of the 2021 HVIP program. We encourage you to call us to get onboard while funds are available. In addition to the immediate savings, the long-term savings and benefits are substantial. With fuel costs rising and savings on maintenance, this program is a huge benefit to our local San Diego businesses that need to upgrade or add to their existing fleets.
Don’t Delay – the $165 million in funding will run out!
Every year these funds are exhausted quickly. The 2-phased approach this year will help more businesses get an opportunity, but we urge you to act quickly. Call our helpful staff right away for details and assistance. For complete details, go to HVIP Open for New Voucher Requests
Why C&M Motors
C&M Motors is a locally owned and operated family business serving the greater San Diego area since 1982. With 2 locations to serve you (National City and Vista), we offer a more personalized experience and customized services to meet your business needs. Sales, service, rentals, maintenance, collision, fabrication, parts, and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance are all available at C&M Motors.
The medium and heavy-duty truck market is moving to clean-air vehicles. They don’t just help save the environment, they will save your business on fuel costs as well as maintenance.
California HVIP is helping you make the move to clean-air trucks by slashing purchase costs. By helping you purchase your new clean-air vehicle, HVIP helps you join the transformation and reduce harmful pollutants.
HVIP is Scheduled to Open June 8th, 2021
HVIP is taking a streamlined approach to providing discounts. You will receive the financial support immediately at the point of sale. No waiting for a refund check. No application period.
Are You Considering a New Truck for Your Fleet?
Here’s the scoop on how to participate. The most important point to be aware of is that this program is first come, first served. C&M Motors knows the voucher processing system, so there is less paperwork for you. Whether it is a single truck or an entire fleet upgrade, HVIP dealers like C&M Motors are ready to help you make the right investment for your business’ future.
Why C&M Motors
C&M Motors is a locally owned and operated family business serving the greater San Diego area since 1982. With 2 locations to serve you (National City and Vista), we offer a personalized experience and customized services to meet your business needs.
We have partnered with SEA Electric (an approved HVIP vehicle provider) and are ready to help you save money, cut maintenance expenses, and support the environment. Read more on our partnership with SEA Electric.
In addition to HVIP support, C&M Motors offers a full-service truck experience including sales, service, rentals, maintenance, collision, fabrication, parts, and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Ready for that new clean-air truck? Don’t delay! Give us a call to learn more and get an early start before funds run out.
If you have been considering upgrading one or more trucks in your fleet, consider the opportunity to grab 2018 California VIP Funding toward your purchase.
The VIP or Voucher Incentive Program currently has funds left for 2018 qualified purchases. Vouchers for eligible truck replacement projects range from $10,000 to $40,000. Companies with fleets of 10 or fewer commercial trucks are eligible.
Applications for funding closed on November 2nd or when funds are exhausted. Now is a great time to upgrade.
Consider a new or used Hino for your fleet. These driver-friendly, economical to own vehicles come in a range of body styles. Even used, are great work horses and will provide years of faithful service.
VIP applications are submitted through a valid District-approved VIP truck dealership. C&M Motors in National City, CA. is a truck dealership that is approved and easy to work with. They will help you find the right replacement truck at the right price. A trusted transportation partner, C&M will help you through the applicable VIP funding applications and take care of your trucks as part of their fleet maintenance program.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity while VIP funds are still available. Call C&M Motors.
Your new truck and the VIP application are just a phone call away.
C&M Motors – San Diego’s premiere Hino dealership!
