For purposes of this article, each of the following terms shall have the meaning specified in this regulation:

1. (a) "Average fuel economy" shall have the meaning assigned to that term in 40 C.F.R. 600.002-85(a)(14), as in effect on July 1, 2007, which is hereby adopted by reference.

   (b)(1) "Life-cycle cost-effective," when used to describe a motor vehicle that is being compared to another motor vehicle, shall mean the motor vehicle with a lower life-cycle cost, as determined according to this subsection.

   1. (2) To determine the life-cycle cost of each motor vehicle, the following formula shall be used: (Average annual fuel cost of the motor vehicle x 6.67) + purchase price of the motor vehicle.

      The multiplier 6.67 reflects 100,000 miles divided by 15,000 miles per year.

   2. (3) If the motor vehicles being compared have identical life-cycle costs as computed in accordance with this subsection, then these motor vehicles shall be deemed to be equally life-cycle cost-effective.
2. (c) "Motor vehicle" shall have the meaning assigned to "automobile" in 40 C.F.R. 600.002-85(a)(4), as in effect on July 1, 2007, which is hereby adopted by reference. As used in that federal regulation, "secretary" shall mean the U.S. secretary of transportation or that person's authorized representative.
3. (d) "State agency" has the meaning specified in K.S.A. 75-3701, and amendments thereto.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 75-4618; effective Feb. 4, 2011.)