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H.R. 4047

Open Fuel Act of 2015

Open Fuel Act of 2015

This bill requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least:

  • 30% qualified vehicles in model year 2018, and
  • 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2019 and each subsequent year.

A "qualified vehicle" is:

  • a vehicle that operates on natural gas, hydrogen, or biodiesel;
  • a flexible fuel vehicle capable of operating on gasoline, E85, and M85;
  • a plug-in electric drive vehicle; or
  • a vehicle propelled solely by fuel cell or by something other than an internal combustion engine.

The bill authorizes a manufacturer to request an exemption from such requirement from the Department of Transportation.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Open Fuel Act of 2015 — Informed