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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4542
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a competitive grant program to fund research and development projects related to advanced vehicle technologies. These grants would be awarded to eligible entities, such as universities, research institutions, and private companies, to support the development of new technologies that can improve the efficiency, performance, and environmental impact of vehicles.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support workforce training and education in the field of advanced vehicle technologies. This includes funding for programs that provide training and education to workers in the automotive industry, as well as initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Overall, the Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023 aims to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies in the United States, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting economic growth in the automotive industry.
Congressional Summary of HR 4542
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).
