CORONA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 7, 2021 / Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (OTCQX:EVTV), a provider of new zero-emission, purpose-built electric vehicles (the "Company"), announced today that the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project ("HVIP" or the "Project") has awarded two vouchers with a total value of $132,000 toward the purchase of two of the Company's Class 4 trucks.

"In addition to the recent success we've seen with our FAR network and NJ ZIP, HVIP provides us with valuable added momentum for the sale of our best-in-class trucks and vans," Phillip Oldridge, CEO of Envirotech Vehicles, commented. "California is a leader in the transition to zero-emission vehicles, and we hope that these voucher approvals are the first of many more. We look forward to assisting businesses throughout the state as they take the initiative to transition to green transportation."

HVIP provides incentives for the purchase of clean trucks and buses via point-of-sale discounts to power California communities and drive commercial technology transformation. To date, HVIP has more than 1,400 fleets participating in the Project and has funded more than 7,000 clean vehicles. Additional HVIP funds are anticipated to be available for request in the first part of calendar year 2022.

About Envirotech Vehicles

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. is a provider of purpose-built zero-emission electric vehicles focused on reducing the total cost of vehicle ownership and helping fleet operators unlock the benefits of green technology. We serve commercial and last-mile fleets, school districts, public and private transportation service companies and colleges and universities to meet the increasing demand for heavy duty electric vehicles. Our vehicles address the challenges of traditional fuel price cost instability and local, state and federal environmental regulatory compliance. For more information visit www.evtvusa.com.

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Contact Information

Investor Relations Contacts:

IMS Investor Relations

John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
Telephone: (203) 972-9200
Email: jnesbett@imsinvestorrelations.com

Envirotech Vehicles

Michael K. Menerey, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (951) 407-9860 ext. 1205
Email: mike.m@evtvusa.com.com

SOURCE: Envirotech Vehicles, Inc.