42 USC 13433 - Alternative fuel vehicle program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 13433.

Alternative fuel vehicle program

(a)

Program direction

The Secretary shall carry out a program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, on techniques related to improving natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology, including—

(1)

fuel injection;

(2)

carburetion;

(3)

manifolding;

(4)

combustion;

(5)

power optimization;

(6)

efficiency;

(7)

lubricants and detergents;

(8)

engine durability;

(9)

ignition, including fuel additives to assist ignition;

(10)

multifuel engines;

(11)

emissions control, including catalysts;

(12)

novel gas compression concepts;

(13)

advanced storage systems;

(14)

advanced gaseous fueling technologies; and

(15)

the incorporation of advanced materials in these areas.

(b)

Cooperative agreements and assistance

(c)

Definitions

For purposes of this section—

(1)

the term “alternative fuel vehicle” means a motor vehicle that operates on alternative fuels; and

(2)

the term “motor vehicle” includes any automobile, truck, bus, van, or other on-road or off-road motor vehicle, including a boat.

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XX, § 2023, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3062.)

cite as: 42 USC 13433