To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 16, 2017)
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 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 16, 2017
- Nov 17, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Nov 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Nov 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House