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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023

Introduced: July 11, 2023 Introduced by: Dingell, Debbie Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Jul 11, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 11, 2023
Introduced in House
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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023

This bill authorizes through FY2028 Department of Energy (DOE) activities to support the research, development, and commercialization of innovative vehicle technologies in partnership or collaboration with industry, fuel producers and energy suppliers, electric utilities, universities, and laboratories.

DOE must conduct a research and development program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce petroleum use and the emissions of U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies. DOE must seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

The bill also requires DOE to carry out a research, development, and commercial application program for advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing.

In addition, DOE must

  • conduct a program on advanced technologies for medium- to heavy-duty commercial, vocational, recreational, and transit vehicles;
  • conduct a competitive grant program to demonstrate the integration of multiple advanced technologies on Class 8 trucks and trailers; and
  • undertake a pilot program for technologies to improve total machine or system efficiency for nonroad mobile equipment (e.g., agricultural, construction, air, and seaport equipment).
What's happening now July 14, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1099 Identical bill Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Jul 11, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4542: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4542/
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"H.R. 4542: Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4542/.
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H.R. 4542, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4542/.
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