The Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust is now offering incentive funding for electric forklifts, awarding up to $175,000 per forklift.

Key Program Details

• Applies to forklifts with a lift capacity of 8,000 lbs or greater
• Applicants may be anywhere in California and in any use or sector
• Awards are up to $175,000 per forklift, with up to $10 million per applicant

How It Works

• Must scrap old forklift with an internal combustion engine
  (Tier 4 diesel or earlier. LPG and LSI forklifts are eligible.)
• Must replace with an all-electric forklift (battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell or grid-tied)

Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through September 22, 2021 (or until $34 million is awarded).

For more information or to apply, visit https://www.californiavwtrust.org/zero-freight-marine/.