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In the Maryland Vehicle Law, the following words have the meanings indicated, unless the context requires otherwise.
11–125.1.
“Fuel cell electric vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:
(1) Is made by a manufacturer;
(2) Is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways;
(3) Is rated at not more than 8,500 pounds unloaded gross weight;
(4) Has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour;
(5) Is powered entirely by electricity, produced by combining hydrogen and oxygen, that runs the motor;
(6) Has an operating range of at least 100 miles; and
(7) Produces only water vapor and heat as by–products.
11–145.1.
(a)“Plug–in electric drive vehicle” means a motor vehicle…#
(a) “Plug–in electric drive vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:
(1) Is made by a manufacturer;
(2) Is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways;
(3) Is rated at not more than 8,500 pounds unloaded gross vehicle weight;
(4) Has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour; and
(5) Is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that:
(i)Has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt–hours for…#
(i) Has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt–hours for 4–wheeled motor vehicles and not less than 2.5 kilowatt–hours for 2–wheeled or 3–wheeled motor vehicles; and