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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said today it will open its second application window for income-eligible Californians to receive up to $2000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike (e-bike) through the California E-Bike Incentive Project on April 29 at 5 p.m. Applications will be taken through an online portal. The December 2024 launch of the voucher program was completed in less than an hour due to high demand. At one point the online queue had nearly 100,000 people waiting, and it closed once 1500 applications were reserved.
“The unprecedented interest in the vouchers shows there is a big need and strong interest in electric bikes in California,” said Dr. Steven Cliff, CARB executive officer. “The growth of this technology is an important part of our efforts to make zero-emission transportation options available to all Californians.”
“Potential applicants are encouraged to review the process in advance, including the income-eligibility requirements. (go to: https://www.ebikeincentives.org/) This round will offer $2 million or ~1000 vouchers to eligible applicants who will be selected at random to help ensure a fair distribution of vouchers., CARB said.
The project will also continue to collaborate and partner with more than 20 community-based organizations statewide. These organizations will provide outreach and application assistance to low-income residents across California to empower and inform hard-to-reach applicants who encounter additional barriers to program participation such as lack of access to a computer or high-speed internet.
Potential applicants must join a virtual waiting room between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 29, 2025. All individuals who enter the waiting room by 6 p.m. will be put in the queue in random order and have an equal opportunity to access a limited number of online applications.
Once approved, income-eligible individuals can redeem the voucher from approved retailers for an approved e-bike at the point of purchase.
The California Legislature appropriated funding for the project to help reduce cost barriers to e-bike technology that can help replace car trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower transportation costs for Californians with low incomes. According to the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy, e-bikes can be a suitable alternative to car travel, particularly for shorter trips.
CARB said it designed the California E-Bike Incentive Project in collaboration with interested parties through an extensive public process. “The California E-Bike Incentive Project is the latest incentive program to prioritize equitable outcomes so that low-income residents are not left behind as we move toward a zero-emissions future.,” CARB said.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
CARB – More E-Bike Vouchers Coming
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said today it will open its second application window for income-eligible Californians to receive up to $2000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike (e-bike) through the California E-Bike Incentive Project on April 29 at 5 p.m. Applications will be taken through an online portal. The December 2024 launch of the voucher program was completed in less than an hour due to high demand. At one point the online queue had nearly 100,000 people waiting, and it closed once 1500 applications were reserved.
“The unprecedented interest in the vouchers shows there is a big need and strong interest in electric bikes in California,” said Dr. Steven Cliff, CARB executive officer. “The growth of this technology is an important part of our efforts to make zero-emission transportation options available to all Californians.”
“Potential applicants are encouraged to review the process in advance, including the income-eligibility requirements. (go to: https://www.ebikeincentives.org/) This round will offer $2 million or ~1000 vouchers to eligible applicants who will be selected at random to help ensure a fair distribution of vouchers., CARB said.
The project will also continue to collaborate and partner with more than 20 community-based organizations statewide. These organizations will provide outreach and application assistance to low-income residents across California to empower and inform hard-to-reach applicants who encounter additional barriers to program participation such as lack of access to a computer or high-speed internet.
Potential applicants must join a virtual waiting room between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 29, 2025. All individuals who enter the waiting room by 6 p.m. will be put in the queue in random order and have an equal opportunity to access a limited number of online applications.
Once approved, income-eligible individuals can redeem the voucher from approved retailers for an approved e-bike at the point of purchase.
The California Legislature appropriated funding for the project to help reduce cost barriers to e-bike technology that can help replace car trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower transportation costs for Californians with low incomes. According to the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy, e-bikes can be a suitable alternative to car travel, particularly for shorter trips.
CARB said it designed the California E-Bike Incentive Project in collaboration with interested parties through an extensive public process. “The California E-Bike Incentive Project is the latest incentive program to prioritize equitable outcomes so that low-income residents are not left behind as we move toward a zero-emissions future.,” CARB said.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.