Basic Engine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002823",
  "term": "Basic Engine",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Unique combination of manufacturer, engine displacement, number of cylinders, fuel system (e.g., type of fuel injection), catalyst usage, and other engine and emission control system characteristics specified by the Administrator. For electric vehicles, basic engine means a unique combination of manufacturer and electric traction motor, motor controller, battery configuration, electrical charging system, energy storage device, and other components as specified by the Administrator.\n\n2. Unique combination of manufacturer, engine displacement, number of cylinders, fuel system (as distinguished by number of carburetor barrels or use of fuel injection), catalyst usage, and other engine and emission control system characteristics specified by the Administrator.\n\n3. Defined in 40 CFR 600.002.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 600.002 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 86.082-2 (CFR 2018)",
    "40 CFR 1803-01 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/basic-engine/"
}