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Port drayage trucks with Model Year (MY) 1993 and older engines are not authorized to access the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) marine terminals. Beginning January 1, 2017, only trucks equipped with engines that meet or exceed MY 2007 engine federal emissions standards will be allowed to access the terminals. Drayage trucks operating on liquefied or compressed natural gas, electricity, or hybrid electric technology are exempt from these requirements. For purposes of this rule, drayage trucks are defined as on-road vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 33,001 pounds or greater and intended to load, unload, or transport cargo from PANYNJ terminals. Additional rules apply. For more information, see the PANYNJ website.

Vehicles eligible for the New York Clean Pass Program, including PEVs and hybrid electric vehicles, receive a discounted toll rate on all Port Authority of New York and New Jersey off-peak hour crossings. Vehicles must register with E-ZPass New York. This exemption expires September 30, 2019. For more information, including a complete list of eligible vehicles and application instructions, see the Green Pass Discount Plan website.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities provide grants through the It Pay$ to Plug In: NJ's Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Grant Program (the Program) to support plug-in electric vehicle and EVSE adoption. Reimbursement grants are offered on a first-come, first-served basis for the cost and installation of eligible EVSE at workplaces, government and educational facilities, non-profits, and parking facilities. Funding up to $250 is available for each Level 1 EVSE installed and up to $5,000 for each Level 2 EVSE installed. The Program is part of New Jersey's Energy Master Plan. For more information, including application and eligibility requirements, visit the Drive Green NJ website.

All buses purchased by the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJTC) must be: 1) equipped with improved pollution controls that reduce particulate emissions; or 2) powered by a fuel other than conventional diesel. Qualifying vehicles include compressed natural gas vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, vehicles operating on biodiesel or ultra-low sulfur fuel, or vehicles operating on any other bus fuel approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If the NJTC is unable to meet the bus purchase requirement, the organization must submit a report to the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly detailing the reasons and the state legislature may grant an exemption. (Reference New Jersey Statutes 27:1B-22)

Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) provides free EVSE to companies in their service territory for the purpose of workplace charging. EVSE is available on a first-come, first-served basis to companies that secure a commitment from at least five employees who will use a plug-in electric vehicle for their commute. PSE&G will own the EVSE and collect usage data. For more information, see the PSE&G website.