Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023

Senate Bill 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-01-26T18:30:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 648 Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/26/2024, 6:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 648

Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program that assists eligible entities in purchasing (1) heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles (e.g., trucks) that use hydrogen as a fuel source, and (2) related equipment. Certain entities that control heavy-duty truck fleets or public hydrogen fueling stations may apply for grants. Grant recipients must use the funding to demonstrate the performance of at least seven heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles that use hydrogen as fuel source or at least one hydrogen fueling station for use by such vehicles.

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Current Status of Bill S 648

Bill S 648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2023. Bill S 648 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2023. Bill S 648's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 648

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 648

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Energy efficiency and conservation

- Energy storage, supplies, demand

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Infrastructure development

- Motor carriers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 648

Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to establish a grant program to demonstrate the performance and reliability of heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source, and for other purposes.