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new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle

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a lifetime fuel savings (expressed in gallons of gasoline) of—The conservation credit amount is— At least 1,200 but less than 1,800 $250 At least 1,800 but less than 2,400 $500 At least 2,400 but less than 3,000 $750 At least 3,000 $1,000. (3) New advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle For purposes of this subsection, the term “new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle” means a passenger automobile or a light truck—

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For purposes of this subsection, the term “new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle” means a passenger automobile or a light truck—

(A) with an internal combustion engine which—

(i) is designed to operate primarily using more air than is necessary for complete combustion of the fuel,

(ii) incorporates direct injection,

(iii) achieves at least 125 percent of the 2002 model year city fuel economy,

(iv) for 2004 and later model vehicles, has received a certificate that such vehicle meets or exceeds—

(I) in the case of a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, the Bin 5 Tier II emission standard established in regulations prescribed by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 202(i) of the Clean Air Act for that make and model year vehicle, and

(II) in the case of a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 6,000 pounds but not more than 8,500 pounds, the Bin 8 Tier II emission standard which is so established,

(B) the original use of which commences with the taxpayer,

(C) which is acquired for use or lease by the taxpayer and not for resale, and

(D) which is made by a manufacturer.

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