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NC H222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Pryor Gibson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes definition of "plug-in electric vehicle" as a four-wheeled motor vehicle with battery capacity of at least four kilowatt hours, capable of external recharging, weighing no more than 8,500 pounds, and capable of at least 65 mph.

  • Authorizes plug-in electric vehicles to operate in high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of number of passengers, provided the vehicle can travel at posted speed limits.

  • Exempts plug-in electric vehicles from emissions inspection requirements under North Carolina motor vehicle inspection law.

  • Effective upon enactment; ratified May 18, 2011.

Legislative Description

Electric Vehicle Incentives

Last Action

Ch. SL 2011-95

5/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Commerce4/26/2011
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/19/2011
Transportation3/3/2011

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