Sec. 3. Objectives
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The objectives of this Act are— to establish a consistent and consolidated authority for the vehicle technology program at the Department; to develop United States technologies and practices that— improve the fuel efficiency and emissions of all vehicles produced in the United States; and reduce vehicle reliance on petroleum-based fuels; to support domestic research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application and manufacturing of advanced vehicles, engines, and components; to enable vehicles to move larger volumes of goods and more passengers with less energy and emissions; to develop cost-effective advanced technologies for wide-scale utilization throughout the passenger, commercial, government, and transit vehicle sectors; to allow for greater consumer choice of vehicle technologies and fuels; shorten technology development and integration cycles in the vehicle industry; to ensure a proper balance and diversity of Federal investment in vehicle technologies; and to strengthen partnerships between Federal and State governmental agencies and the private and academic sectors.