§ 16152. Definitions

In this subchapter:

• (1) The 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) The 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) The term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that—
  • (A) is rated at more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight;
  • (B) has a curb weight of more than 6,000 pounds; or
  • (C) has a basic vehicle frontal area in excess of 45 square feet.
• (4) The term “infrastructure” means the equipment, systems, or facilities used to produce, distribute, deliver, or store hydrogen (except for onboard storage).
• (5) The term “light-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is rated at 8,500 or less pounds gross vehicle weight.
• (6) The terms “portable” and “storage”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include—
  • (A) continuous electric power; and
  • (B) backup electric power.
• (7) The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title .
• (8) The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee established under section 16156 of this title .