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PUBLIC LAW 110–140—DEC. 19, 2007 (6) the secondary applications and disposal of electric drive vehicle batteries program under subsection (k) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2018.

Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Provisions 42 USC 17241.

SEC. 651. LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.

(a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a program to determine ways in which the weight of motor vehicles could be reduced to improve fuel efficiency without compromising passenger safety by conducting research, development, and demonstration relating to— (1) the development of new materials (including cast metal composite materials formed by autocombustion synthesis) and material processes that yield a higher strength-to-weight ratio or other properties that reduce vehicle weight; and (2) reducing the cost of— (A) lightweight materials (including high-strength steel alloys, aluminum, magnesium, metal composites, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites) with the properties required for construction of lighter-weight vehicles; and (B) materials processing, automated manufacturing, joining, and recycling lightweight materials for high-volume applications. (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $80,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2008 through 2012. 42 USC 17242.

SEC. 652. COMMERCIAL INSULATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

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(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) ADVANCED INSULATION.—The term ‘‘advanced insulation’’ means insulation that has an R value of not less than R35 per inch. (2) COVERED REFRIGERATION UNIT.—The term ‘‘covered refrigeration unit’’ means any— (A) commercial refrigerated truck; (B) commercial refrigerated trailer; or (C) commercial refrigerator, freezer, or refrigeratorfreezer described in section 342(c) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6313(c)). (b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes an evaluation of— (1) the state of technological advancement of advanced insulation; and (2) the projected amount of cost savings that would be generated by implementing advanced insulation into covered refrigeration units. (c) DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.— (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—If the Secretary determines in the report described in subsection (b) that the implementation of advanced insulation into covered refrigeration units would generate an economically justifiable amount of cost savings, the

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