42 U.S.C. § 16152 — Definitions
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In this subchapter:
- (1)Clean hydrogen; hydrogenThe terms “clean hydrogen” and “hydrogen” mean hydrogen produced in compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions standard established under section 16166(a) of this title, including production from any fuel source.
- (2)Fuel cellThe term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel, which is supplied from an external source, and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device.
- (3)Heavy-duty vehicleThe term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that—
- (4)InfrastructureThe term “infrastructure” means the equipment, systems, or facilities used to produce, distribute, deliver, or store hydrogen (except for onboard storage).
- (5)Light-duty vehicleThe term “light-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is rated at 8,500 or less pounds gross vehicle weight.
- (6)Portable; storageThe terms “portable” and “storage”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include—
- (7)Task ForceThe term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title.
- (8)Technical Advisory CommitteeThe term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee established under section 16156 of this title.