15 U.S.C. § 2505 : US Code - Section 2505: Research and development

Search 15 U.S.C. § 2505 : US Code - Section 2505: Research and development

The Secretary of Energy, acting through appropriate agencies and
contractors, shall initiate and provide for the conduct of research
and development in areas related to electric and hybrid vehicles,
including -
(1) energy storage technology, including batteries and their
potential for convenient recharging;
(2) vehicle control systems and overall design for energy
conservation, including the use of regenerative braking;
(3) urban design and traffic management to promote maximum
transportation-related energy conservation and minimum
transportation-related degradation of the environment; and
(4) vehicle design which emphasizes durability, length of
practical lifetime, ease of repair, and interchangeability and
replaceability of parts.