China: Four new draft GB standards for vehicles China has published four new draft GB standards for vehicles. These are: National Standard of the P.R.C., Fuel consumption limits for passenger cars (new version of GB 19578—2021) National Standard of the P.R.C., Motor vehicles-windshield demisting and defrosting systems technical specification (new version of GB 11555-2009)...
EU: Type approval of event data recorders for heavy duty vehicles – delegated act The European Commission has launched a public consultation to set out the requirements for the type approval of M2, M3, N2 and N3 vehicles with regard to their event data recorders (EDR). EDRs assist in gathering more precise and comprehensive...
Trinidad and Tobago: Automotive engine oil – Compulsory requirements Trinidad and Tobago has published a new standard: Automotive engine oil – Compulsory requirements PCTTCS 27: 20XX. This standard outlines compulsory requirements for automotive engine oils for use in Trinidad and Tobago. The standard applies to automotive engine oil used in gasoline fuelled vehicles, diesel...
EU: Amendments to the EU emissions regulations for heavy-duty vehicles The EU is planning to amend its emissions regulations for heavy-duty vehicles Recently, it has published a Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 as regards the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of medium and heavy lorries and heavy buses and...
EU: New draft vehicle emissions regulations (Euro 7) The EU Commission has announced two new legislative initiatives linked with the Euro 7 emissions regulation, regarding: methods and tests for Euro 7 on-board monitoring systems methods, tests and requirements for Euro 7 emissions type approval of cars and vans. The first initiative sets out the...
China: Two new standards for electric vehicle charging China has published two new standards for electric vehicle charging: Safety requirements for electric vehicle conductive charging system (new) Safety requirements of electric vehicle conductive supply equipment (replacing the voluntary standard GB/T 39752-2021 as a mandatory standard) The first one specifies the general safety principles ,...
Saudi Arabia: Amendments to the Technical Regulations for Electric Vehicles Saudi Arabia has published an amended version of its Technical Regulations for Electric Vehicles 03-04-17-162. The changes affect the following articles: – Amendments to Article (1) Terms and Definitions. – Amendments to Article (2) Scope. – Amendments to Article (3) Objectives. – Amendments to...
USA: Updates to update FMVSS No. 207 “Seating systems”. USA is considering an update of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 207 “Seating systems”. As part of its safety mission, NHTSA issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) and other regulations for new motor vehicles and equipment to save lives, prevent injuries, and...
Chile: Changes to the electric vehicle regulation Chile has announced a new law changing the existing Supreme Decree Nº 145, of 2017 on electric vehicles. The following aspects have been taken into consideration by the legislator: The Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications seeks to maintain an updated regulatory agenda, carrying out a process of...
EU: How to implement the EU Battery Regulation In July 2023, the EU approved a new battery regulation, Regulation 2023/1542, to establish harmonized legislation for battery sustainability and safety. Regulation 2023/1542 introduces substantial changes and requirements to improve the sustainability and safety of batteries and battery-operated products. Among the key requirements of the Battery...
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