An analysis was conducted to determine the cost-per-ton of NOx emissions reduced for each Eligible Mitigation Action category. This analysis informed DEQ’s selection of categories to be funded through the Volkswagen Settlement.
The following chart shows the cost-per-ton of NOx emissions reduced by replacing eligible vehicles and equipment. For a comparison, the green line represents the cost-per-ton of excess NOx emissions from the affected Volkswagen (VW) vehicles that VW will pay in penalties through the settlement to the State.
Note: Costs for new forklifts, airport ground support equipment, and light-duty zero-emission vehicle supply equipment are based on an all-electric fuel. Costs for new Class 8 local freight trucks, Class 4-7 local freight trucks, freight switcher locomotives, and school, shuttle, and transit buses are based on diesel fuel. Alternative fuel vehicles/equipment costs vary by fuel type.