U.S. Congress - H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
H.R.1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the United States. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the United States. as introduced.
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Official Summary
5/3/2011--Introduced.Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 - Requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least: (1) 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2014, (2) 80% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and (3) 95% qualifiOfficial Summary
5/3/2011--Introduced.Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 - Requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least:(1) 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2014,
(2) 80% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and
(3) 95% qualified vehicles in model year 2017 and each subsequent year. Defines "qualified vehicle" as:
(1) a vehicle that operates solely on natural gas, hydrogen, or biodiesel;
(2) a flexible fuel vehicle capable of operating on gasoline, E85, and M85;
(3) a plug-in electric drive vehicle; or
(4) a vehicle propelled solely by fuel cell or by something other than an internal combustion engine. Authorizes a manufacturer to request an exemption from such requirement from the Secretary of Transportation (DOT).
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H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
mikeleitzell
February 19, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Tennessee. I support H.R.1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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Mike Leitzell -
H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
mikeleitzell
February 19, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Tennessee. I support H.R.1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
I also believe that House Bill 3773 that would permit fuel blenders to utiliize our vast natural gas and coal reserves in the manufacturing of ethanol should be passed.
Sincerely,
Mike Leitzell -
H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
CelticSempai
January 03, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. I support H.R.1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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