Bill > S1841

This bill aims to provide regulatory relief and support for alternative fuel producers and consumers by making several key changes to existing environmental and transportation laws. Specifically, the bill allows for aftermarket conversions of motor vehicles to alternative fuel systems without being considered tampering, provided the conversion does not degrade emission performance, and requires a label indicating the conversion. The legislation also prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from restricting biomass fuels and introduces new definitions for various alternative fuel types, including biodiesel, E85, and flexible fuel vehicles. For manufacturers producing at least 50% "fuel choice enabling vehicles" (vehicles that can run on alternative fuels like natural gas, hydrogen, propane, or electric power), the bill provides compliance incentives, including being deemed compliant with greenhouse gas regulations and receiving an 8 miles per gallon bonus in average fuel economy calculations. Additionally, the bill modifies existing ethanol regulations by expanding the waiver provisions for fuel blends containing 10% or more ethanol. These changes are designed to encourage the development and adoption of alternative fuel technologies and provide more flexibility for vehicle manufacturers and consumers in fuel choices.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1841/all-info