42 U.S.C. § 13231 : US Code - Section 13231: Public information program

Search 42 U.S.C. § 13231 : US Code - Section 13231: Public information program

The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies
and individuals and organizations with practical experience in the
production and use of alternative fuels and alternative fueled
vehicles, shall, for the purposes of promoting the use of
alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles, establish a
public information program on the benefits and costs of the use of
alternative fuels in motor vehicles. Within 18 months after October
24, 1992, the Secretary shall produce and make available an
information package for consumers to assist them in choosing among
alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles. Such information
package shall provide relevant and objective information on motor
vehicle characteristics and fuel characteristics as compared to
gasoline, on a life cycle basis, including environmental
performance, energy efficiency, domestic content, cost, maintenance
requirements, reliability, and safety. Such information package
shall also include information with respect to the conversion of
conventional motor vehicles to alternative fueled vehicles. The
Secretary shall include such other information as the Secretary
determines is reasonable and necessary to help promote the use of
alternative fuels in motor vehicles. Such information package shall
be updated annually to reflect the most recent available
information.