Congress 116 - HR 2170 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

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Air quality Energy efficiency and conservation Energy storage, supplies, demand Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles Manufacturing Materials Motor fuels Motor vehicles Oil and gas Performance measurement Public transit Research and development Solid waste and recycling Technology assessment Technology transfer and commercialization Transportation and Public Works

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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2019

This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2024 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of innovative vehicle technologies.

Among other things, the bill requires DOE to

conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate 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;
implement a program of 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; and
seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Actions

Apr 10, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 9, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 9, 2019

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.
Apr 9, 2019

Introduced in House

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