#42026X1086Vehicle emissions approval rules by fuel type
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This regulation sets the technical approval framework for vehicles based on the pollutants they emit and the fuel or power system they use. It covers approval applications, emissions tests, production checks, in-service monitoring, anti-tampering controls, cybersecurity safeguards linked to emissions systems, and battery durability checks for relevant vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers, approval authorities, and technical testing services are the main groups affected. Businesses in the automotive supply chain should expect compliance work around emissions testing, documentation, software security, anti-tampering controls, and ongoing checks after vehicles enter the market.
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Key Changes
- Updates the vehicle type-approval framework for pollutant emissions according to fuel and powertrain requirements
- Adds detailed in-service conformity methods for emissions and battery durability
- Includes anti-tampering, security and cybersecurity documentation requirements linked to emissions approval
Obligations
What this law requires
Manufacturers must apply for vehicle emission type approval under UN Regulation No. 83 for vehicles covered by the regulation according to the vehicle’s engine fuel or power-system requirements.
Manufacturers must provide the required engine and vehicle characteristics and test information as part of the approval documentation.
Manufacturers must submit declarations of compliance for applicable Type 1, Type 3, Type 4 and Type 6 emission-related requirements where those tests apply to the vehicle type.
Manufacturers must declare compliance with anti-tampering, security and cybersecurity requirements for the purposes of emission type approval.
Manufacturers must ensure vehicles meet the specified emissions tests and technical specifications before approval is granted.