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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3543

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3543

Bill S 3543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2022. Bill S 3543 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2022.  Bill S 3543's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of July 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3543

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3543

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3543

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022
Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022
A bill to support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies, and for other purposes.

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