Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 25, 2013)
Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013 - Requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least: (1) 30% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and (2) 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2017 and each subsequent year.
Defines "qualified vehicle" as: (1) a vehicle that operates on natural gas, hydrogen, or biodiesel; (2) a flexible fuel vehicle capable of operating on gasoline, E85, and M85; (3) a plug-in electric drive vehicle; or (4) a vehicle propelled solely by fuel cell or by something other than an internal combustion engine.
Authorizes a manufacturer to request an exemption from such requirement from the Secretary of Transportation (DOT).
What just happenedJun 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 25, 2013
- Jun 28, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Jun 25, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 25, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 25, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House