,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #ahf #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ajhe ,report ,no4 #aaf-hc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #i1 #bjai,mr4 ,peters 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,alexander1 and ,ms4 ,stabenow7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,september #aj1 #bjai,reported by ,ms4 ,murkowski1 without amendment ,a ,,bill ,to support research1 development1 and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,vehicle ,innovation ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 #c4 ,objectives ,the objectives of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to establish a consistent and consolidated authority for the vehicle technology program at the ,department2 7#b7 to develop ,united ,states technologies and practices that-- 7,a7 improve the fuel efficiency and emissions of all vehicles produced in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 reduce vehicle reliance on petroleum-based fuels2 7#c7 to support domestic research1 development1 engineering1 demonstration1 and commercial application and manufacturing of advanced vehicles1 engines1 and components2 7#d7 to enable vehicles to move larger volumes of goods and more passengers with less energy and emissions2 7#e7 to develop cost-effective advanced technologies for wide-scale utilization throughout the passenger1 commercial1 government1 and transit vehicle sectors2 7#f7 to allow for greater consumer choice of vehicle technologies and fuels2 7#g7 shorten technology development and integration cycles in the vehicle industry2 7#h7 to ensure a proper balance and diversity of ,federal investment in vehicle technologies2 and 7#i7 to strengthen partnerships between ,federal and ,state governmental agencies and the private and academic sectors4 #d4 ,coordination and nonduplication ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the activities authorized by this ,act do not duplicate those of other programs within the ,department or other relevant research agencies4 #e4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for research1 development1 engineering1 demonstration1 and commercial application of vehicles and related technologies in the ,united ,states1 including activities authorized under this ,act-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #cac1efg1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #cbf1aji1jjj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #cci1aed1jjj2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ceb1gbj1jjj2 and 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #cff1hbi1jjj4 #f4 ,reporting 7a7 ,technologies developed ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter through #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report regarding the technologies developed as a result of the activities authorized by this ,act1 with a particular emphasis on whether the technologies were successfully adopted for commercial applications1 and if so1 whether products relying on those technologies are manufactured in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,additional matters ,at the end of each fiscal year through #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the relevant ,congressional committees of jurisdiction an annual report describing activities undertaken in the previous year under this ,act1 active industry participants1 the status of public-private partnerships1 progress of the program in meeting goals and timelines1 and a strategic plan for funding of activities across agencies4 #g4 ,vehicle research and development 7a7 ,program 7#a7 ,activities ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program of basic and applied research1 development1 engineering1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities on materials1 technologies1 and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of the passenger and commercial vehicles of the ,united ,states1 including activities in the areas of-- 7,a7 electrification of vehicle systems2 7,b7 batteries1 ultracapacitors1 and other energy storage devices2 7,c7 power electronics2 7,d7 vehicle1 component1 and subsystem manufacturing technologies and processes2 7,e7 engine efficiency and combustion optimization2 7,f7 waste heat recovery2 7,g7 transmission and drivetrains2 7,h7 hydrogen vehicle technologies1 including fuel cells and internal combustion engines1 and hydrogen infrastructure1 including hydrogen energy storage to enable renewables and provide hydrogen for fuel and power2 7,i7 natural gas vehicle technologies2 7,j7 aerodynamics1 rolling resistance 7including tires and wheel assemblies71 and accessory power loads of vehicles and associated equipment2 7,k7 vehicle weight reduction1 including lightweighting materials and the development of manufacturing processes to fabricate1 assemble1 and use dissimilar materials2 7,l7 friction and wear reduction2 7,m7 engine and component durability2 7,n7 innovative propulsion systems2 7,o7 advanced boosting systems2 7,p7 hydraulic hybrid technologies2 7,q7 engine compatibility with and optimization for a variety of transportation fuels including natural gas and other liquid and gaseous fuels2 7,r7 predictive engineering1 modeling1 and simulation of vehicle and transportation systems2 7,s7 refueling and charging infrastructure for alternative fueled and electric or plug-in electric hybrid vehicles1 including the unique challenges facing rural areas2 7,t7 gaseous fuels storage systems and system integration and optimization2 7,u7 sensing1 communications1 and actuation technologies for vehicle1 electrical grid1 and infrastructure2 7,v7 efficient use1 substitution1 and recycling of potentially critical materials in vehicles1 including rare earth elements and precious metals1 at risk of supply disruption2 7,w7 aftertreatment technologies2 7,x7 thermal management of battery systems2 7,y7 retrofitting advanced vehicle technologies to existing vehicles2 7,z7 development of common standards1 specifications1 and architectures for both transportation and stationary battery applications2 7,,aa7 advanced internal combustion engines2 7,,bb7 mild hybrid2 7,,cc7 engine down speeding2 7,,dd7 vehicle-to-vehicle1 vehicle-to-pedestrian1 and vehicle-to-infrastructure technologies2 and 7,,ee7 other research areas as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,transformational technology ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,department continues to support research1 development1 engineering1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities and maintains competency in mid- to long-term transformational vehicle technologies with potential to achieve reductions in emissions1 including activities in the areas of-- 7,a7 hydrogen vehicle technologies1 including fuel cells1 hydrogen storage1 infrastructure1 and activities in hydrogen technology validation and safety codes and standards2 7,b7 multiple battery chemistries and novel energy storage devices1 including nonchemical batteries and electromechanical storage technologies such as hydraulics1 flywheels1 and compressed air storage2 7,c7 communication and connectivity among vehicles1 infrastructure1 and the electrical grid2 and 7,d7 other innovative technologies research and development1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,industry participation 7,a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 activities under this ,act shall be carried out in partnership or collaboration with automotive manufacturers1 heavy commercial1 vocational1 and transit vehicle manufacturers1 qualified plug-in electric vehicle manufacturers1 compressed natural gas vehicle manufacturers1 vehicle and engine equipment and component manufacturers1 manufacturing equipment manufacturers1 advanced vehicle service providers1 fuel producers and energy suppliers1 electric utilities1 universities1 national laboratories1 and independent research laboratories4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine whether a wide range of companies that manufacture or assemble vehicles or components in the ,united ,states are represented in ongoing public-private partnership activities1 including firms that have not traditionally participated in federally sponsored research and development activities1 and where possible1 partner with such firms that conduct significant and relevant research and development activities in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 leverage the capabilities and resources of1 and formalize partnerships with1 industry-led stakeholder organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 industry consortia1 and trade associations with expertise in the research and development of1 and education and outreach activities in1 advanced automotive and commercial vehicle technologies2 7iii7 develop more effective processes for transferring research findings and technologies to industry2 7iv7 support public-private partnerships1 dedicated to overcoming barriers in commercial application of transformational vehicle technologies1 that use such industry-led technology development facilities of entities with demonstrated expertise in successfully designing and engineering pre-commercial generations of such transformational technology2 and 7v7 promote efforts to ensure that technology research1 development1 engineering1 and commercial application activities funded under this ,act are carried out in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,interagency and intraagency coordination ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall coordinate research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities among-- 7,a7 relevant programs within the ,department1 including-- 7i7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy2 7ii7 the ,office of ,science2 7iii7 the ,office of ,electricity ,delivery and ,energy ,reliability2 7iv7 the ,office of ,fossil ,energy2 7v7 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency--,energy2 and 7vi7 other offices as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 relevant technology research and development programs within other ,federal agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,federal demonstration of technologies ,the ,secretary shall make information available to procurement programs of ,federal agencies regarding the potential to demonstrate technologies resulting from activities funded through programs under this ,act4 7#f7 ,intergovernmental coordination ,the ,secretary shall seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of ,state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies1 manufacturing1 and infrastructure4 7#g7 ,criteria ,in awarding grants under the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to those technologies 7either individually or as part of a system7 that-- 7,a7 provide the greatest aggregate fuel savings based on the reasonable projected sales volumes of the technology2 and 7,b7 provide the greatest increase in ,united ,states employment4 7#h7 ,secondary use applications 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research1 development1 and demonstration program that-- 7i7 builds on any work carried out under section #iae of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaie72 7ii7 identifies possible uses of a vehicle battery after the useful life of the battery in a vehicle has been exhausted2 7iii7 conducts long-term testing to verify performance and degradation predictions and lifetime valuations for secondary uses2 7iv7 evaluates innovative approaches to recycling materials from plug-in electric drive vehicles and the batteries used in plug-in electric drive vehicles2 7v7 7,i7 assesses the potential for markets for uses described in clause 7ii7 to develop2 and 7,,ii7 identifies any barriers to the development of those markets2 and 7vi7 identifies the potential uses of a vehicle battery-- 7,i7 with the most promise for market development2 and 7,,ii7 for which market development would be aided by a demonstration project4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an initial report on the findings of the program described in subparagraph 7,a71 including recommendations for stationary energy storage and other potential applications for batteries used in plug-in electric drive vehicles4 7,c7 ,secondary use demonstration 7i7 ,in general ,based on the results of the program described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall develop guidelines for projects that demonstrate the secondary uses and innovative recycling of vehicle batteries4 7ii7 ,publication of guidelines ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 publish the guidelines described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 solicit applications for funding for demonstration projects4 7iii7 ,pilot demonstration program ,not later than #ba months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall select proposals for grant funding under this subsection1 based on an assessment of which proposals are mostly likely to contribute to the development of a secondary market for batteries4 7b7 ,manufacturing ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research1 development1 engineering1 demonstration1 and commercial application program of advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices1 including innovative processes-- 7#a7 to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing2 7#b7 to vary the capability of individual manufacturing facilities to accommodate different battery chemistries and configurations2 7#c7 to reduce waste streams1 emissions1 and energy intensity of vehicle1 engine1 advanced battery1 and component manufacturing processes2 7#d7 to recycle and remanufacture used batteries and other vehicle components for reuse in vehicles or stationary applications2 7#e7 to develop manufacturing processes to effectively fabricate1 assemble1 and produce cost-effective lightweight materials such as advanced aluminum and other metal alloys1 polymeric composites1 and carbon fiber for use in vehicles2 7#f7 to produce lightweight high pressure storage systems for gaseous fuels2 7#g7 to design and manufacture purpose-built hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and components2 7#h7 to improve the calendar life and cycle life of advanced batteries2 and 7#i7 to produce permanent magnets for advanced vehicles4 #h4 ,medium- and heavy-duty commercial and transit vehicles program ,the ,secretary1 in partnership with relevant research and development programs in other ,federal agencies1 and a range of appropriate industry stakeholders1 shall carry out a program of cooperative research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities on advanced technologies for medium- to heavy-duty commercial1 vocational1 recreational1 and transit vehicles1 including activities in the areas of-- 7#a7 engine efficiency and combustion research2 7#b7 onboard storage technologies for compressed and liquefied natural gas2 7#c7 development and integration of engine technologies designed for natural gas operation of a variety of vehicle platforms2 7#d7 waste heat recovery and conversion2 7#e7 improved aerodynamics and tire rolling resistance2 7#f7 energy and space-efficient emissions control systems2 7#g7 mild hybrid1 heavy hybrid1 hybrid hydraulic1 plug-in hybrid1 and electric platforms1 and energy storage technologies2 7#h7 drivetrain optimization2 7#i7 friction and wear reduction2 7#aj7 engine idle and parasitic energy loss reduction2 7#aa7 electrification of accessory loads2 7#ab7 onboard sensing and communications technologies2 7#ac7 advanced lightweighting materials and vehicle designs2 7#ad7 increasing load capacity per vehicle2 7#ae7 thermal management of battery systems2 7#af7 recharging infrastructure2 7#ag7 compressed natural gas infrastructure2 7#ah7 advanced internal combustion engines2 7#ai7 complete vehicle and power pack modeling1 simulation1 and testing2 7#bj7 hydrogen vehicle technologies1 including fuel cells and internal combustion engines1 and hydrogen infrastructure1 including hydrogen energy storage to enable renewables and provide hydrogen for fuel and power2 7#ba7 retrofitting advanced technologies onto existing truck fleets2 7#bb7 advanced boosting systems2 7#bc7 engine down speeding2 and 7#bd7 integration of these and other advanced systems onto a single truck and trailer platform4 #i4 ,class #h truck and trailer systems demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a competitive grant program to demonstrate the integration of multiple advanced technologies on ,class #h truck and trailer platforms1 including a combination of technologies listed in section #h4 7b7 ,applicant teams ,applicant teams may be comprised of truck and trailer manufacturers1 engine and component manufacturers1 fleet customers1 university researchers1 and other applicants as appropriate for the development and demonstration of integrated ,class #h truck and trailer systems4 #aj4 ,technology testing and metrics ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the partners of the interagency research program described in section #h-- 7#a7 shall develop standard testing procedures and technologies for evaluating the performance of advanced heavy vehicle technologies under a range of representative duty cycles and operating conditions1 including for heavy hybrid propulsion systems2 7#b7 shall evaluate heavy vehicle performance using work performance-based metrics other than those based on miles per gallon1 including those based on units of volume and weight transported for freight applications1 and appropriate metrics based on the work performed by nonroad systems2 and 7#c7 may construct heavy duty truck and bus testing facilities4 #aa4 ,nonroad systems pilot program ,the ,secretary shall undertake a pilot program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial applications of technologies to improve total machine or system efficiency for nonroad mobile equipment including agricultural1 construction1 air1 and sea port equipment1 and shall seek opportunities to transfer relevant research findings and technologies between the nonroad and on-highway equipment and vehicle sectors4 #ab4 ,repeal of existing authorities 7a7 ,in general ,sections #gjf1 #gaa1 #gab1 and #icc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjea1 #afjfa1 #afjfb1 #afbcc7 are repealed4 7b7 ,energy efficiency ,section #iaa of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking vehicles1 buildings1 and inserting buildings2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7a77#b77;,d7 and inserting 7a77#b77;,c74 ,september #aj1 #bjai,reported without amendment