### Question
How does the law define qualifying components?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17013*, **qualifying components** is defined as:

> components that the Secretary determines to be—


(A) designed for advanced technology vehicles

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17013*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY**

