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EURO 7 R


ecently the European Commission announced a 100% reduction of CO2 tailpipe emissions from


new cars by 2035. This was shortly followed by a new proposal for vehicle emissions legislation, the Euro 7. The new Euro 7 is aimed to ensure cleaner


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James Hayes takes a look at the implications of Europe’s new emission rules on the testing of current and future vehicles.


vehicles on the roads and improved air quality and the legislation is scheduled to be in force for light-duty vehicles from July 2025.


EURO 7 EXPLAINED The Euro 7 rules, which are applicable both to light-duty as well as heavy-


duty vehicles, are technology- and fuel-neutral. This means that the same emission limits apply to all vehicles within the same category, regardless of the technology (for example, conventional internal combustion engine, hybrid or plug-in) or the fuel used (gasoline, diesel or others). They


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