DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 6072. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply: (1) Advanced transportation system.— The term “advanced transportation system” means a system of mass transportation, such as an electric trolley bus or alternative fuels bus, which employs advanced technology in order to function cleanly and efficiently; (2) Electric vehicle.— The term “electric vehicle” means a passenger vehicle, such as a van, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other sources of electrical current, and that may include a nonelectrical source of supplemental power; and (3) Eligible consortium.— The term “eligible consortium” means a consortium of— (A) businesses incorporated in the United States; (B) public or private educational or research organizations located in the United States; (C) entities of State or local governments in the United States; or (D) Federal laboratories.