; (6) to allow for greater consumer choice of vehicle technologies and fuels; (7) shorten technology development and integration cycles in the vehicle industry; (8) to ensure a proper balance and diversity of Federal investment in vehicle technologies; and (9) to strengthen partnerships between Federal and State governmental agencies and the private and academic sectors. 1402. Coordination and nonduplication The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the activities authorized by this subtitle do not duplicate those of other programs within the Department or other relevant research agencies. 1403. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application of vehicles and related technologies in the United States, including activities authorized under this subtitle— (1) for fiscal year 2018, $313,567,000; (2) for fiscal year 2019, $326,109,000; (3) for fiscal year 2020, $339,154,000; (4) for fiscal year 2021, $352,720,000