§13271 Definitions

Summary

Defines important words used for the electric vehicle demonstration program. Antitrust laws — the federal competition laws named in section 12 of Title 15. Associated equipment — gear needed to recharge or refuel electric vehicle batteries, and for hybrid demos it also includes non‑petroleum gear used just for the demonstration. Discount payment — the amount set under section 13283. Electric motor vehicle — a vehicle mainly powered by an electric motor that gets current from rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, solar arrays, or similar sources; may include electric‑hybrids. Electric‑hybrid vehicle — a vehicle mainly powered by an electric motor that also uses a non‑electric power source. Eligible metropolitan area — an OMB‑defined metro area with 1980 population of 250,000 or more chosen for a demonstration project, though the Secretary may pick an area with a 1990 population of 50,000 or more. Infrastructure and support systems — the services, facilities, electricity delivery, rules, education, safety steps, and battery handling (availability, replacement, recycling, disposal) needed to run and maintain electric vehicles and their equipment. Motor vehicle — the meaning given in section 7550(2) of this title. Non‑Federal person — any entity not part of the federal government that is organized under U.S. or state law, or a state or local government unit. Proposer — a non‑Federal person who submits a plan to run a demonstration project. Price differential — for purchases, the difference between the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of the electric vehicle and a comparable conventional vehicle; for leases, the difference between the monthly lease payments over the lease term. User — a person or organization that buys or leases an electric motor vehicle.