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Port of Oakland Launches Truck Repowering
Project Initial Phase Begins Another
Component of Maritime Air Quality Mitigation Program The
Port of Oakland has launched a program designed to cut
emissions from trucks that operate at Port of Oakland
Maritime facilities. As part of its Vision 2000 maritime
expansion program, the Port has secured $1.5 million in
grant funds to help owners of heavy-duty trucks that haul
shipping containers in the Port maritime area to replace
their older, diesel engines. The program is designed to
reduce emissions in the region. Port officials estimate that
up to 70 trucks will be eligible for an engine replacement (repowering)
in the initial phase of the program between now and June.
Through a Carl Moyer grant funded by the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District, the program will offset some of
the cost to truckers through reimbursements for the work
done to equip them with cleaner burning engines. “This
project is another example of the Port’s commitment to the
environment and our neighboring communities,” said Port
Maritime Director Wilson Lacy. The Truck Repowering Project
guidelines and an application can be downloaded at the Port
of Oakland’s web site at www.portofoakland.com. |
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