Changes from report parliamentary committee draft to plenary report

RemovedRecital 17: deleted

AddedRecital 17: (17) An up-to-date environmental vehicle passport (EVP) should be made available for consumers to receive up to date information throughout the lifetime of the vehicle such as fuel consumption, state of health of batteries, emission limits, periodic technical inspections results and roadworthiness data and other relevant information.

RemovedAlthough manufacturers have the freedom to exceed regulatory requirements, it is important that this legislation does not inadvertently introduce measures that exceed the requirements of this Regulation, resulting in a higher level of overall ambition.

AddedRecital 18: deleted

RemovedRecital 18: (18) In order to align with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/851, it is recommended that the Commission propose a measure for registering new vehicles that exclusively run on CO2 neutral fuels after 2035, outside the scope of CO2 fleet standards and in compliance with Union law and the Union's climate neutrality objective. Consequently, this Regulation will need to be amended to include the possibility to type approve such vehicles.

AddedRecital 19: (19) Emissions from vehicles sold by small volume manufacturers constitute an insignificant part of emissions in the Union. Some flexibility may therefore be allowed in some of the requirements for such manufacturers. Small volume manufacturers should therefore be able to substitute certain tests during type-approval with declarations of compliance, while ultra-small volume manufacturers should be allowed to use laboratory tests based on statistically relevant real-driving cycles.

RemovedRecital 19: (19) Emissions from vehicles sold by small volume manufacturers have a negligible impact on overall emissions in the Union. For that reason, it is appropriate to provide flexibility for such manufacturers, given the compliance requirements also mandated under Regulation (EU) 2023/851, by deferring the application of Euro 7 standards until 2035.

AddedRecital 20 a (new): (20a) Whilst the term ‘State of Health’ (SOH) is commonly applied to refer to the health of a battery at a given point in its life, this term is not commonly defined and is determined through a variety of different methodologies: the ‘State of Certified Energy’ (SOCE) and the ‘State of Certified Range’ (SOCR). Both metrics represent a percentage of the certified battery energy or electric range remaining at a given point in time.

RemovedTo ensure coherence with Regulation (EU) 2023/851 as regards strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles in line with the Union’s increased climate ambition.

AddedRecital 21: (21) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation and in order to supplement it, both implementing powers in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 and power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be conferred on the Commission in relation to obligations of manufacturers as part of type-approval and procedures, test and methodologies to be applied for declaration of conformity, conformity of production check, in-service conformity-check and environmental vehicle passport (EVP);; options of vehicles; requirements, tests, methods and corrective measures related to durability of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units, as well as registration and communication capabilities of OBM systems, including for the purpose of periodic technical inspections and roadworthiness checks; requirements and information to be provided for multistage vehicles as well as procedures to determine the CO2 value for these multistage vehicles; technical elements, administrative and documentation requirements for emission type-approval, checks and inspections and market surveillance checks, as well as reporting obligations, in-service conformity and conformity of production checks; methods and tests to (i) measure exhaust emissions in the lab and on the road, including random but statistically relevant RDE test cycles, the use of portable emissions measurement systems f…

RemovedRecital 21: (21) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in relation to obligations of manufacturers as part of type-approval and procedures, test and methodologies to be applied for declaration of conformity, conformity of production check, and in-service conformity-check; options and designations of vehicles; requirements, tests, methods and corrective measures related to durability of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units, as well as registration and communication capabilities of OBM systems, including for the purpose of periodic technical inspections and roadworthiness checks; requirements and information to be provided by manufacturers of multistage vehicles as well as procedures to determine the CO2 value for these multistage vehicles; technical elements, administrative and documentation requirements for emission type-approval, checks and inspections and market surveillance checks, as well as reporting obligations, in-service conformity and conformity of production checks; methods and tests to (i) measure exhaust emissions in the lab and on the road, the use of portable emissions measurement systems for verifying real driving emissions, (ii) determine the CO2 emissions, fuel and energy consumption, the electric range and engine power of a motor vehicle, (iii) provide specifications for gear shift indicator (GSI) (iv) determine the impact of O3, O4 trailers on the …

AddedRecital 22: (22) In order to amend or supplement, as appropriate, non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of test conditions based on data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles, brakes or tyres; test requirements, in particular taking into account technical progress and data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles; setting out brake particle emission limits and abrasion limits for tyre types as well as minimum performance requirements of batteries and durability multipliers based on data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles and setting out special rules for small volume manufacturers for vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3, It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making51 . In particular, in order to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

RemovedThere is no need to refer to the Environmental Vehicle Passport (EVP) since the requisite vehicle information is already provided. It is also important to note that idle emissions for heavy-duty vehicles do not accurately reflect the actual driving conditions and vehicle usage, and therefore, their relevance in the context of type-approval and testing procedures is inadequate for the purposes of this Regulation.

AddedRecital 22 a (new): (22a) The Union is a signatory to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Agreement established on March 20, 1958. That agreement pertains to the standardisation of technical specifications for wheeled vehicles, their associated equipment, and components that can be installed on or used with wheeled vehicles. Additionally, it lays down the conditions for mutual recognition of approvals granted based on these specifications. The requirements laid down in this Regulation should, where appropriate, align with the standards laid out in the UNECE Regulations or any subsequent amendments to this Regulation, where available, particularly in relation to limits on brake particle emissions, limits on tyre types regarding abrasion, and the establishment of minimum performance criteria for batteries.

RemovedRecital 22: (22) In order to amend or supplement, as appropriate, non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of test conditions based on data collected when testing Euro 7 brakes or tyres; the application of test requirements, taking into account technical progress and data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles, but only to reduce procedural complexity; setting out brake particle emission limits and abrasion limits for tyre types, in accordance with the test method and limits developed in the UN WP29, as well as minimum performance requirements of batteries. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making51 . In particular, in order to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

AddedRecital 25: (25) It is important to grant Member States, national type-approval authorities and economic operators enough time to prepare for the application of the new rules introduced by this Regulation and its secondary legislation. The date of application should therefore be deferred. While for light duty vehicles the date of application should be as soon as technically and economically possible, for heavy duty vehicles and trailers the date of application may be further delayed , since the transition to zero-emission vehicles will be longer for heavy duty vehicles.

RemovedThis Regulation must give due consideration to the test method established by the UN World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29).

AddedRecital 26: (26) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to lay down harmonised rules on the administrative and technical requirements for the type-approval of vehicles of categories M and N, and of systems, components and separate technical units, and on market surveillance of such vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units, with respect to emissions, as well as pursuing the high levels of environmental and health protection, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,

RemovedRecital 25: (25) It is important to grant Member States, national type-approval authorities and economic operators enough time to prepare for the application of the new rules introduced by this Regulation. The date of application should therefore be deferred. While for light duty vehicles the date of application for new types should be 36 months from the adoption of all corresponding implementing and delegated acts enacted in accordance with this Regulation, for heavy-duty vehicles and trailers the date of application for new types should be 48 months from the adoption of all corresponding implementing and delegated acts enacted in accordance with this Regulation, since the transition to zero and low-emission vehicles will be a major technological challenge requiring additional lead time for heavy-duty vehicles.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 2: 2. This Regulation, in addition, lays down rules for the initial emission type approval, conformity of production, in-service conformity, market surveillance, the durability of pollution control systems and traction batteries, on-board monitoring systems, security provisions to limit tampering and cybersecurity measures, and the accurate determination of CO2 and pollutant emissions, electric range, fuel and energy consumption and energy efficiency.

RemovedLegal certainty is essential for manufacturers as it allows them to plan and make investments for the future, such as developing new technologies or expanding production facilities, with confidence that their actions will comply with the law. For that reason, this Regulation should include a lead time in the basic act following the completion of all corresponding secondary legislation.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2a. This Regulation also establishes common technical requirements and administrative provisions for the abrasion emission type-approval and market surveillance of newly manufactured tyres. These are to be considered as complimentary to the tyre technical requirements and administrative provisions of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1: 1. This Regulation establishes common technical requirements and administrative provisions for the emission type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units, with regard to their CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and electric energy consumption and battery durability.

AddedArticle 2 – paragraph 1: This Regulation applies to motor vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3, as well as trailers of O3 and O4 categories as specified in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 2018/858, including those designed and constructed in one or more stages, and to systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles and tyres of class categories C1, C2 and C3 as specified in UN Regulation No 117 with the exception of ice grip tyres.

RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. For the purposes of emission type-approval and market surveillance of newly manufactured tyres, the technical requirements and administrative provisions laid down in this Regulation must be taken into account in conjunction with the tyre technical requirements and administrative provisions of the General Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 2: (2) ‘initial emission type approval’ or ‘IETA’ means the first phase of an emission type approval procedure before the emission type approval certificate is granted by the authorities and vehicles, engines, systems, separate technical units or components are put into production;

RemovedGiven that the General Safety Regulation ((EU) 2019/2144) sets type approval requirements for newly manufactured tyres C1, C2, and C3, it is necessary to add a reference and connect it with the tyre abrasion provisions in this Regulation.

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 4: (4) ‘in-service conformity’ or ‘ISC’ means the activities carried out on vehicles, engines, systems, separate technical units or components in circulation with the purpose of verifying the durability requirements set out in this Regulation;

RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 2: 2. This Regulation, in addition, lays down rules for the initial emission type approval, conformity of production, in-service conformity, market surveillance, the durability of pollution control systems and traction batteries, on-board monitoring systems, security provisions to limit tampering and cybersecurity measures, and the accurate determination of CO2 emissions, electric range, fuel and electric energy consumption and energy efficiency.

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5: (5) ‘engine’ means the internal combustion engine of a vehicle (ICEV);

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 1: (1) ‘emission type-approval’ means an EU type-approval complying with the administrative provisions and technical requirements of this Regulation in regards to their CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and electric energy consumption and battery durability;

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 2: (2) ‘initial emission type approval’ or ‘IETA’ means the first phase of an emission type approval procedure before the emission type approval certificate is granted by the authorities and vehicles, separate technical units or components are put into production;

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 4: (4) ‘in-service conformity’ or ‘ISC’ means the activities carried out on vehicles separate technical units or components in circulation with the purpose of verifying the durability requirements set out in this Regulation;

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5: (5) ‘engine’ means the propulsion source of an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV);

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7: (7) ‘exhaust emissions’ means the emission from the tailpipe of the motor vehicle or engine of all of the following: CO2, gaseous, solid, compounds and crankcase emissions;

RemovedExhaust emissions ordinarily refer to the gases and particulate matter released into the atmosphere from the tailpipe of a vehicle. These emissions can include carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and other pollutants, but they are not liquids.

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 9: (9) ‘CO2 emissions’ or ‘CO2’ means the emission of carbon dioxide from the tailpipe;

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ChangedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10: (10) ‘nitrogen oxides’ or ‘NOx’ means the sum of NOnitric oxide (NO) and NO2nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emitted from the tailpipe;

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RemovedTechnical correction.

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10 a (new): (10a) ‘nitrous oxide’ or ‘N2O’ means the emission of nitrous oxide from the tailpipe;

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11: (11) ‘particulate matter’ or ‘PM’ means any material emitted from the tailpipe or the brakes and collected on a filter media in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this Regulation;

RemovedTo ensure legal consistency, it is essential to make a reference to the testing methodology described in this Regulation.

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14: (14) ‘10 nm particle’ or ‘PN10’ means the total number of solid particles emitted from the tailpipe or the brakes, measured according to the provisions of this Regulation, with a nominal cut-off size at 10 nm;

RemovedThis amendment align with international regulations and standards, as the existing definition is inadequate and does not consider the "cut-off" concept specified in UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 22.

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18: (18) ‘non-methane hydrocarbons’ or ‘NMHC’ means the total hydrocarbons emitted from the tailpipe excluding methane;

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RemovedThis amendment rectifies an incorrect acronym used in the Commission's proposal.

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 24: (24) ‘vehicle energy consumption calculation tool’ or ‘VECTO’ means a simulation tool used for determining CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, electric energy consumption and the electric range from heavy duty vehicles;

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 24: (24) ‘vehicle energy consumption calculation tool’ or ‘VECTO’ means a simulation tool used for determining CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, electric energy consumption and the electric range from heavy-duty vehicles;

RemovedThis amendment addresses a formatting error that was identified in the Commission proposal.

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 24 a (new): (24a) ‘energy consumption’ means the consumption of electric energy from each and all propulsion sources within a vehicle;

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RemovedThis amendment addresses a formatting error that was identified in the Commission proposal.

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 29: (29) ‘tyre abrasion’ means the mass of material lost from the tyre due to the abrasion process referring to the work performed in the UN WP.29 common GRBP/GRPE Task Force on Tyre Abrasion, and emitted to the environment;

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 29: deleted

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 34: (34) ‘original pollution control systems’ means a pollution control system or an assembly of such systems covered by the type-approval granted for the vehicle concerned and installed on the vehicle at its initial registration;

RemovedAll the provisions for tyre abrasion will be outlined in secondary legislation, in line with the international definitions established by the common task force on Tyre Abrasion under the UN World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29).

RemovedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 34: (34) ‘original pollution control systems’ means a pollution control system or an assembly of such systems covered by the type-approval granted for the vehicle concerned and installed on the vehicle at the time of its initial registration;

RemovedThis clarification is necessary as it is possible to replace the original system with a different device, and third-party systems may also be used to ensure compliance.

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 36: deleted

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RemovedThis definition is unnecessary as modern emission control systems are already covered under existing type-approval requirements.

AddedArticle 3 – paragraph 2 – point 38: (38) ‘on-board monitoring system’ or ‘OBM’ means a system on board a vehicle that is capable of monitoring emissions and detecting either emission exceedances or when a vehicle is in zero emission mode if applicable, and capable of indicating the occurrence of such exceedances by means of information stored in the vehicle, and of communicating that information via the OBD port and over the air;