### Question
How is the "battery" defined?


### Answer
The term **battery** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16195* as follows -

> an energy storage device that previously has been used to provide motive power in a vehicle powered in whole or in part by electricity

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16195*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-Energy Efficiency**

