Truck Technology Parity Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 16, 2017)
Truck Technology Parity Act
This bill allows a vehicle that is propelled exclusively by means of electric battery power to exceed the Interstate System vehicle weight limit by an amount that is equal to the difference between: (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the electric batteries and the vehicle's wiring system, and (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. Current law caps the weight of a vehicle at 80,000 pounds. This bill allows an electric vehicle to have a maximum gross weight of 82,000 pounds.
What just happenedNov 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 16, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate