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A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish electric vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2153| Senate 
| Updated: 11/16/2017
Dean Heller

Dean Heller

Republican Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Joe Donnelly (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Nov 16, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • November 16, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 16, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4421: To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor carriersRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish electric vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2153| Senate 
| Updated: 11/16/2017
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.
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Timeline
Nov 16, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • November 16, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 16, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dean Heller

Dean Heller

Republican Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Joe Donnelly (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4421: To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor carriersRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security