49 C.F.R. § 538.4
Definitions.
Cite as 49 C.F.R. § 538.4 (2026)
(a)
Statutory terms.
(1) The terms
alternative fuel, alternative fueled automobile,
and
dual fueled automobile,
are used as defined in 49 U.S.C. 32901(a).
(2) The terms
automobile
and
passenger automobile,
are used as defined in 49 U.S.C. 32901(a), and in accordance with the determinations in part 523 of this chapter.
(3) The term
manufacturer
is used as defined in 49 U.S.C. 32901(a)(13), and in accordance with part 529 of this chapter.
(4) The term
model year
is used as defined in 49 U.S.C. 32901(a)(15).
(b)(1) Other terms. The terms
average fuel economy, fuel economy,
and
model type
are used as defined in subpart A of 40 CFR part 600.
(2) The term
EPA
means the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 49:32901