Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§16121 Definitions

Title 42 › Chapter 149— NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter VII— VEHICLES AND FUELS › Part E— Federal and State Procurement › § 16121

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used here. A "fuel cell" is a device that produces electricity directly from a fuel and an oxidant by chemical reactions at different electrodes. "Light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet" does not include vehicles designed or bought for combat or combat-related missions. When talking about fuel cells, "stationary" and "portable" include both continuous electric power and backup electric power. "Task Force" refers to the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force set up under section 16155. "Technical Advisory Committee" refers to the independent Technical Advisory Committee chosen under section 16156.

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Title 42, §16121

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In this part:

(1)The term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device.

(2)The term “light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet” does not include any vehicle designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(3)The terms “stationary” and “portable”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include—

(A)continuous electric power; and

(B)backup electric power.

(4)The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title.

(5)The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee selected under section 16156 of this title.

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42 U.S.C. § 16121

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60