§ 16233 - Low-cost renewable hydrogen and infrastructure for vehicle propulsion

CHAPTER 149— NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER IX— RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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—

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

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

(2)(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—

(2)(C)(i) operates solely on hydrogen;

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

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