42 USC 16106 - Ultra-efficient engine technology for aircraft

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 08, 2024

§ 16106.

Ultra-efficient engine technology for aircraft

(a)

Ultra-efficient engine technology partnership

(b)

Performance objective

The Secretary shall establish the following performance objectives for the program set forth in subsection (a):

(1)

A fuel efficiency increase of at least 10 percent.

(2)

A reduction in the impact of landing and takeoff nitrogen oxides emissions on local air quality of 70 percent.

(3)

Exploring advanced concepts, alternate propulsion, and power configurations, including hybrid fuel cell powered systems.

(4)

Exploring the use of alternate fuel in conventional or nonconventional turbine-based systems.

(c)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 758, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 833.)

cite as: 42 USC 16106