EU Parliament to Decide on Euro 7 Emissions Standards on 12 October
The European Parliament is set to decide on its position regarding Euro 7, the new vehicle emissions standard, on 12 October. This move follows the Council's adoption of a general approach for Euro 7, focusing on pollutant emissions. The decision comes amidst pressure from industry bodies and member states.
The Council has preserved limit values for tires and brakes but did not retain the new refuelling emissions requirements or reduced evaporative limits proposed by the Commission. This has drawn criticism from the Committee of European Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers (CECRA), which encourages co-legislators to work on robust Euro 7 standards before the EU elections in June 2024.
Automotive suppliers have expressed support for Euro 7 with realistic testing conditions and limits. They believe the Commission's proposal can be effectively implemented with safeguards. However, some member states prefer to align with Euro 6/VI standards, rather than the Commission's proposed revisions, which could hinder stricter air quality limits and innovation in the EU.
Following the Parliament's decision on 12 October, trilogue negotiations will commence. The outcome will significantly impact the automotive industry's future in the EU, influencing the sale of an estimated 100 million conventionally powered vehicles in the next decade.
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