Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.
Section 14108 - [Effective until 1/1/2036] Report(a) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5, the department shall annually compile and report information to the Legislature on or before October 1 of each year, beginning in 2025, regarding the zero-emission vehicles that the department purchases, owns, or leases, including, but not limited to, all of the following information:(1) The number of zero-emission vehicles in each weight class categorized by fuel source type that the department owns or leases as of July 1 of each year.(2) The number of zero-emission vehicles in each weight class categorized by fuel source type that the department purchased in the preceding fiscal year.(3) The average purchase price of a zero-emission vehicle in each weight class categorized by fuel source type.(4) The average time for the department to receive a zero-emission vehicle in each weight class categorized by fuel source type from order placement to vehicle delivery.(b) In each report required pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall conduct an analysis of the duty performance of the zero-emission vehicles that it acquires categorized by weight class. The analysis shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following information: (1) The number of zero-emission vehicles required to perform the duties of a single conventionally fueled vehicle that is replaced by a zero-emission vehicle.(2) A comparison of the final cost, including upfittings and the installation of other required equipment, of a zero-emission vehicle acquired to replace a single conventionally fueled vehicle.(3) The ability of a zero-emission vehicle to complete the duties of a conventionally fueled vehicle that is replaced by the zero-emission vehicle in the course of a shift during which those vehicles are used.(c) In each report required pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall include information on its zero-emission vehicle charging and refueling stations, including, but not limited to, all of the following information: (1) The number of charging and refueling stations in each district of the department categorized by fuel source type currently owned, operated, or leased by the department as of July 1 of each year.(2) The number of charging and refueling stations in each district of the department categorized by fuel source type currently planned, in project development, or under construction by the department as of July 1 of each year.(3) The average time in days required for the department to complete the procurement or construction of a charging or refueling station. The period shall be measured from project initiation to commencement of unit operation for each charging or refueling station.(4) The total project cost for each charging or refueling station.(d) For the purposes of this section, "weight class" means the category of a vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and includes all of the following weight classes:(1) "Light duty," which means a GVWR less than or equal to 8,500 pounds.(2) "Class 2b," which means a GVWR greater than 8,500 pounds and less than or equal to 10,000 pounds.(3) "Class 3," which means a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds and less than or equal to 14,000 pounds.(4) "Class 4," which means a GVWR greater than 14,000 pounds and less than or equal to 16,000 pounds.(5) "Class 5," which means a GVWR greater than 16,000 pounds and less than or equal to 19,500 pounds.(6) "Class 6," which means a GVWR greater than 19,500 pounds and less than or equal to 26,000 pounds.(7) "Class 7," which means a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds and less than or equal to 33,000 pounds.(8) "Class 8," which means a GVWR greater than 33,000 pounds.(e)(1) Each report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.(2) The department shall post each report required pursuant to subdivision (a) on its internet website in a manner that can be downloaded and shall also post a telephone number on the internet website to call to order a hard copy of the report from the department.(f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2036, and as of that date is repealed.Added by Stats 2024 ch 53 (AB 173),s 4, eff. 7/2/2024.