Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act
Sponsored By: Representative Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced
Summary
Would create a Department of Energy (DOE) program to accelerate research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of advanced vehicle and alternative-fuel technologies. It focuses on cross-agency coordination, domestic manufacturing, and workforce training to move technologies from labs into highway and nonroad use.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Large DOE vehicle R&D program
If enacted, the Department of Energy would start a national research, development, and demonstration program for advanced vehicle technologies. The program would cover up to 18 areas, including batteries, electrification, recycling, lightweighting, cybersecurity, and energy storage safety. The Secretary would coordinate across DOE offices and other agencies and set technical milestones. The bill would require biennial reports to Congress through 2031 and create an advisory committee within 180 days. The bill would authorize federal RD&D funding from $530 million in FY2027 to $644.218312 million in FY2031.
Cleaner aviation, rail, and ships research
If enacted, the Department of Energy would support research and demonstrations to cut emissions in aviation, rail, maritime, and other nonroad sectors. The work could be run through an Energy Innovation Hub and would test precommercial technologies. DOE would coordinate validation, testing, and partnerships with academia and industry to move cleaner nonroad fuels and technologies toward deployment.
Smarter energy-efficient travel systems
If enacted, the Department of Energy would fund R&D on system-level tools to improve travel energy productivity. Projects would study vehicle-to-grid links, automated charging, connectivity, real-world efficiency, and data tools. Cities, transit agencies, and utilities could use the results to support electrification and improve reliability.
Truck and bus technology research
If enacted, the Department of Energy would fund research and demonstrations for medium- and heavy-duty commercial and transit vehicles. Work would cover engines, electric drivetrains, batteries, hydrogen, synthetic fuels, charging infrastructure, retrofits, and automation. DOE could award financial assistance to manufacturers, fleet owners, researchers, and other eligible applicants to integrate advanced energy technologies.
Help building charging and fueling infrastructure
If enacted, the Department of Energy could give technical help to states, local governments, Tribes, and public-private groups on siting and installing charging and fueling stations. Help would include protocols, installation procedures, outreach, and barrier analysis. Congress would be authorized to appropriate $50 million each year for FY2027 through FY2031. The Secretary must also publish an RFI within one year and report findings to Congress within two years.
Grants for graduate auto technology centers
If enacted, the Department of Energy would fund up to seven Graduate Automotive Technology Education centers at universities or consortia. Centers would train engineers, support graduate research, and test precommercial technologies. Grants must include HBCUs, minority-serving institutions, or Tribal colleges as primary awardees or consortium members. The bill would authorize $8.3 million per year for FY2027 through FY2031.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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