Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§13285 Reports to Congress
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 134— - ENERGY POLICY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IV— - ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLES › Part Part A— - Electric Motor Vehicle Commercial Demonstration Program › § 13285
Summary
The Secretary must report yearly to Congress on progress from demo projects to develop and increase use of electric motor vehicles. Within 18 months after October 24, 1992, the Secretary must report ways to encourage buying, cover initial and replacement battery costs, find ways to lower or share costs, and recommend laws or rules.
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Title 42, §13285
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(a)The Secretary shall report annually to Congress on the progress being made, through demonstration projects supported under this part, to accelerate the development and use of electric motor vehicles.
(b)Within 18 months after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on methods for encouraging the purchase and use of electric motor vehicles. Such report shall—
(1)address the potential cost of purchasing and maintaining electric motor vehicles, including the initial cost of the batteries and the cost of replacement batteries;
(2)identify methods for reducing, subsidizing, or sharing such costs; and
(3)include recommendations for legislative and administrative measures to encourage the purchase and use of electric motor vehicles.
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42 U.S.C. § 13285
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73