42 USC 16233 - Low-cost renewable hydrogen and infrastructure for vehicle propulsion

The Secretary shall

(1) establish a research, development, and demonstration program to determine the feasibility of using hydrogen propulsion in light-weight vehicles and the integration of the associated hydrogen production infrastructure using off-the-shelf components; and

(2) identify universities and institutions that

(A) have expertise in researching and testing vehicles fueled by hydrogen, methane, and other fuels;

(B) have expertise in integrating off-the-shelf components to minimize cost; and

(C) within 2 years can test a vehicle based on an existing commercially available platform with a curb weight of not less than 2,000 pounds before modifications, that

(i) operates solely on hydrogen;

(ii) qualifies as a light-duty passenger vehicle; and

(iii) uses hydrogen produced from water using only solar energy.

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42 U.S.C. § 16233 - Low-cost renewable hydrogen and infrastructure for vehicle propulsion

42 USC 16233 - Low-cost renewable hydrogen and infrastructure for vehicle propulsion