The European Commission, through Directive 2014/45/EU, established a harmonised framework for periodic roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles and their trailers across the European Union. The directive aims to improve road safety, reduce vehicle-related emissions, and ensure the proper functioning of the EU Single Market by setting minimum inspection requirements applicable in all Member States....

The European Commission, through Regulation (EU) No 582/2011, established detailed technical and administrative provisions for implementing the Euro VI emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engines across the European Union. The regulation strengthens the EU type-approval framework by defining testing procedures, emission verification requirements, and conformity mechanisms to ensure that...

The European Commission, through Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, established updated technical and administrative requirements for the type approval of light passenger and commercial vehicles with regard to pollutant emissions, fuel consumption, and access to repair and maintenance information. The regulation introduces the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) to replace the outdat...

An ICCT policy update report highlights that Brazil’s PROCONVE P-8 emission standards represent a significant strengthening of regulations for on-road heavy-duty vehicles, bringing the country into alignment with Euro VI emission standards. Adopted by Brazil’s National Council for the Environment (CONAMA), the standards apply to new passenger and freight vehicles above 3,856 kg and entered into fo...

Regulations play a key role in reducing methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector, as they provide an instrument to drive desired behaviors and actions to achieve common levels of performance across operators. Regulations that can achieve deep cuts in methane emissions from oil and gas systems must be built on a foundation of strong and transparent compliance and emissions reporting and prescr...

Key messagesLow-carbon mobility is healthy and cost-effectiveTransitioning to low-carbon transport reduces greenhouse gas emissions and also significantly improves public health, for example, by encouraging active mobility and lowering air pollution levels. These improvements contribute to decreased health-care expenditures, with the potential to balance investment costs in the long run.Urgent nee...

Since the beginning of 21st century, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions had followed an increasing trend mainly due to the increase in emissions from China and the other emerging economies. As a result, the atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases substantially increased enhancing the natural greenhouse effect, which may negatively affect the life on the Earth.According to the latest data...

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for automotive gasoline, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also commonly known as petrol, for use in spark ignition engines, including those equipped with devices to reduce emitted pollutants. The standard applies to PMS as manufactured, stored, transported and marketed....

The National Air Quality Officer’s Annual Report aims to inform stakeholders about progress in implementing South Africa’s National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEM: AQA) and its National Framework. The report evaluates the effectiveness of air quality management measures in protecting public health and the environment, preventing air pollution, and promoting ecologically sustainable...

The DieselNet India page summarizes India’s vehicle and engine emission standards, which are implemented under the Bharat Stage (BS) system based on European norms....