An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-255 to amend industry participation in the vehicle research and development program (sec. 101) to include manufacturers of all qualified plug-in electric vehicles.

1. Inserts “qualified plug-in electric vehicle manufacturers,” after “transit vehicle manufacturers,”

   InsertsPage 10, line 12Printed page

   In H.R. 3246 · Reported in House

   (4) other innovative technologies research and development, as determined by the Secretary.

   (c) Industry Participation.--To the maximum extent practicable, activities under this Act shall be carried out in partnership or collaboration with automotive manufacturers, heavy commercial and transit vehicle manufacturers, [inserted: qualified plug-in electric ]vehicle [inserted: manufacturers, vehicle ]and engine equipment and component manufacturers, manufacturing equipment manufacturers, advanced vehicle service providers, fuel producers and energy suppliers, electric utilities, universities, national laboratories, and independent research laboratories. In carrying out this Act the Secretary shall--

   (1) determine whether a wide range of companies that manufacture or assemble vehicles or components in the United States are represented in ongoing public private partnership activities, including firms that have not traditionally participated in federally-sponsored research and development activities, and where possible, partner with such firms that conduct significant and relevant research and development activities in the United States;

   Original wording

   Page 10, line 12, insert “qualified plug-in electric vehicle manufacturers,” after “transit vehicle manufacturers,”.

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