Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 3615/2.10a – Zero-emission buses
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(a) As used in this Section:
“Zero-emission bus” means a bus that is:
(1) designed to carry more than 10 passengers and is
“Zero-emission bus” means a bus that is:
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(1) designed to carry more than 10 passengers and is
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used to carry passengers for compensation.
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(2) a zero-emission vehicle; and
(3) not a taxi.
“Zero-emission vehicle” means a fuel cell or electric vehicle that:
(1) is a motor vehicle;
(2) is made by a commercial manufacturer;
(3) is manufactured primarily for use on public
(3) not a taxi.
“Zero-emission vehicle” means a fuel cell or electric vehicle that:
(1) is a motor vehicle;
(2) is made by a commercial manufacturer;
(3) is manufactured primarily for use on public
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streets, roads, and highways;
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(4) has a maximum speed capability of at least 55
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miles per hour;
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(5) is powered entirely by electricity or powered by
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combining hydrogen and oxygen, which runs the motor;
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(6) has an operating range of at least 100 miles; and
(7) produces only water vapor and heat as byproducts.
(b) On or after July 1, 2026, a Service Board may not enter into a new contract to purchase a bus that is not a zero-emission bus for the purpose of the Service Board’s transit bus fleet.
(c) For the purposes of determining compliance with this Section, a Service Board shall not be deemed to be in violation of this Section when failure to comply is due to:
(1) the unavailability of zero-emission buses from a
(7) produces only water vapor and heat as byproducts.
(b) On or after July 1, 2026, a Service Board may not enter into a new contract to purchase a bus that is not a zero-emission bus for the purpose of the Service Board’s transit bus fleet.
(c) For the purposes of determining compliance with this Section, a Service Board shall not be deemed to be in violation of this Section when failure to comply is due to:
(1) the unavailability of zero-emission buses from a
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manufacturer or funding to purchase zero-emission buses;
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(2) the lack of necessary charging, fueling, or
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storage facilities or funding to procure charging, fueling, or storage facilities; or
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(3) the inability of a third party to enter into a
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contractual or commercial relationship with a Service Board that is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Section.
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