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

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 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.

(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 933, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 872.)

cite as: 42 USC 16233