HR 2493 · 113th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-06-25· Sponsored by Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.(2013-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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).…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (8)

6 Democrats2 Republicans