Archive
Dec 2009
EC Proposal on Mandatory CO2 Emissions Limits for Light Commercial Vehicles.
Following the publication of EC Regulation No. 443/2009, which introduced mandatory carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions limits for new passenger cars, the European Commission have now published a proposal for an equivalent Regulation covering new light commercial vehicles (i.e. N1 category vehicles).
Nov 2009
New USA Government Interagency Program to Address Climate Change and Energy Security.
NHTSA and the EPA have proposed a new and historic national program to improve CAFE and reduce GHG emissions in the USA.
Oct 2009
USA DOT Propose Requirement for Automatic Window Reversal System.
NHTSA have published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend FMVSS 118 - Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems to require an automatic reversal system (ARS) for windows that close with one touch of a switch.
Sep 2009
New EC Regulation on General Safety.
On 31st July 2009, Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 was published which radically changes the structure and format of the European Union's type approval legislation and introduces a large number of new technical requirements.
Aug 2009
New EC Regulation Introducing the Euro VI Heavy Duty Emissions Requirements.
On 18th July 2009, the new EC Regulation introducing the Euro VI heavy duty emissions requirements was published. In addition to specifying the new Euro VI emissions limits, this new Regulation, (EC) No. 595/2009, also introduces a number of other significant changes to the heavy duty emissions requirements.
Jul 2009
New EC Regulation on Mandatory CO2 Emissions Limits Published.
On 5th June 2009, the new EC Regulation introducing mandatory carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions limits for new passenger cars was finally published. This new regulation, (EC) No. 443/2009, is part of the European Union's commitment to reduce the fleet average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars to 120 g/km.
Jun 2009
USA CAFE and GHG Emissions Take Another Big Jump.
On May 19, 2009 President Obama - for the first time in history - set in motion a new national policy aimed at both increasing fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas pollution for all new cars and trucks sold in the United States.
May 2009
USA DOT Posts New "Corporate Average Fuel Economy" Standards for Model Year 2011 Cars and Light Trucks.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation announced in a Press Release on March 27, 2009 that the National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) has now posted the new fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks for the 2011 model year and that the resulting Final Rule for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) will be published in the Federal Register on March 30, 2009 [Docket No. NHTSA-2009-0062].
Apr 2009
NHTSA Asks Industry for Input to Reduce Backover Incidents.
On March 4 2009, NHTSA initiated rulemaking to amend FMVSS 111, Rearview Mirrors. NHTSA states that this rulemaking action seeks to improve the driver's ability to see areas to the rear of a motor vehicle in order to help reduce backover incidents and injuries.
Mar 2009
New EC Regulation on Pedestrian Protection Published
The new EC Regulation on pedestrian protection, which repeals and replaces 2003/102/EEC and 2005/66/EC, introduces revised Stage 2 limits and mandates the fitment of brake assist systems, was published on February 4, 2009.