Title 15Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73

§2510 Use of electric and hybrid vehicles by Federal agencies

Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 52— - ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION › § 2510

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Postmaster General, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Defense, and heads of other federal agencies must study whether electric and hybrid vehicles are practical for doing some or all of their agency’s work. They must also start adding electric and hybrid vehicles to their vehicle fleets as soon as possible.

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Title 15, §2510

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The Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other Federal agencies shall—
(1)carry out a study of the practicability of using electric and hybrid vehicles in the performance of some or all of the functions of their agencies; and
(2)arrange for the introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles into their fleets as soon as possible.

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Transfer of Functions

“Secretary of Energy” substituted in text for “Administrator” pursuant to section 301(a) of Pub. L. 95–91, see Codification note set out under section 2502 of this title.

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Citation

15 U.S.C. § 2510

Title 15Commerce and Trade

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73