US SB2153 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-11-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-11-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Truck Technology Parity Act This bill allows a vehicle that is propelled exclusively by means of electric battery power to exceed the Interstate System vehicle weight limit by an amount that is equal to the difference between: (1) the weight of the vehicle attributable to the electric batteries and the vehicle's wiring system, and (2) the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. Current law caps the weight of a vehicle at 80,000 pounds. This bill allows an electric vehicle to have a maximum gross weight of 82,000 pounds.
Title
Truck Technology Parity Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV] | Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-16 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4421 (Related) 2017-11-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Subjects
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor carriers
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
Motor carriers
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2153/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2153/BILLS-115s2153is.pdf |
