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New Open Fuel Standard Act would set minimum requirement for non-petroleum fuel capability in new automobiles

Green Car Congress

Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam). The 50% level is a significant reduction from prior legislation introduced that would have required 95% of new automobiles eventually be able to operate on non-petroleum fuels. Engel has introduced the Open Fuel Standard as the lead sponsor, or co-lead sponsor, in the last three sessions of Congress.