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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

Air quality · Energy efficiency and conservation · Energy storage, supplies, demand
Sponsor
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
D · MI
Key facts
Introduced: Feb 1, 2022
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 2
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Jul 28, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-473.

Summary

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

This bill authorizes through FY2027 the Department of Energy (DOE) to research, develop, and commercialize 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.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Jul 28, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-473.
  2. Feb 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. Feb 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate

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