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42 U.S.C. § 16233

Title 42 Chapter 149 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 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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