Illinois § 2.10a

§ 2.10a.

Zero-emission buses. (a) As used in this Section: "Zero-emission bus" means a bus that is: (1) designed to carry more than 10 passengers and is used to carry passengers for compensation. (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 streets, roads, and highways; (4) has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour; (5) is powered entirely by electricity or powered by combining hydrogen and oxygen, which runs the motor; (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 manufacturer or funding to purchase zero-emission buses; (2) the lack of necessary charging, fueling, or storage facilities or funding to procure charging, fueling, or storage facilities; or (3) the inability of a third party to enter into a contractual or commercial relationship with a Service Board that is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Section. (Source: P.A. 103-281, eff. 1-1-24.)