Bill > HR8371

This bill, the Next Generation Fuels Act of 2020, aims to promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels, protect public health, and improve vehicle efficiency and performance. Key provisions include: 1) allowing the use of a 98 research octane number certification test fuel, 2) setting a clean octane standard to limit aromatic hydrocarbon content and require low-carbon octane sources, 3) harmonizing regulations around Reid vapor pressure and ethanol blending, 4) updating fuel economy testing and calculation procedures, 5) requiring new vehicles to be designed to operate on 98+ octane fuel and accommodate up to 30% ethanol blends, and 6) setting performance standards for new retail fuel dispenser systems compatible with up to 30% ethanol blends.