1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Alternative fuel The term alternative fuel means a fuel that results in a significant reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria air pollutant emissions compared to conventional fuel options. (2) Extreme fast charging The term extreme fast charging means recharging up to 80 percent of battery capacity in approximately 10 minutes or less. (3) Sustainable materials The term sustainable materials means materials used throughout the consumer and industrial economy that can be produced in required volumes without depleting nonrenewable resources and without disrupting the established steady-state equilibrium of the environment and key natural resource systems. (4) Department The term Department means the Department of Energy. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. 3. Reporting on the development of certain technologies Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and every two years thereafter through 2028, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing— (1) the activities undertaken pursuant to this Act, including— (A) the status of public-private partnerships; (B) progress of the programs under sections 4, 6, 8, and 12 in meeting goals and timelines; and (C) a strategic plan for funding of activities across agencies