Transport i bezpieczeństwo · 3.01.1997

Minimum Driving Range for Dual Fueled Electric Passenger Automobiles

In this document, NHTSA proposes to set the minimum driving range only for dual fueled electric passenger automobiles, otherwise known as hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), at 17.7 miles when operating on electricity alone. The purpose of establishing the range is to meet a statutory requirement intended to encourage the production of HEVs. An HEV which meets the range requirement would qualify to have its fuel economy calculated according to a special procedure that would facilitate the efforts of its manufacturer to comply with the corporate average fuel economy standards. NHTSA is also proposing to establish a procedure through which manufacturers of HEVs that do not meet the minimum driving range requirements may petition the agency for relief.