This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a comprehensive research and development program focused on advanced vehicle technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and manufacturing costs. The legislation covers research into electric vehicles, batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, lightweight materials, charging infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, while also addressing cybersecurity and safety concerns. The bill establishes an advisory committee to oversee the program, creates up to seven graduate education centers at universities to train engineers in automotive technologies, and requires the DOE to provide technical assistance to states and local governments deploying alternative fuel infrastructure. The legislation authorizes approximately $2.93 billion in funding over fiscal years 2024 through 2028, with amounts ranging from $530 million in 2024 to over $644 million in 2028, and requires the Secretary to submit progress reports to Congress every two years through 2028 detailing research milestones and commercial applications.
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