Archive
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.
Feb 2009
European Parliament Adopts Regulation on CO2 Emissions Limits.
After many months of negotiation, the European Parliament and the European Council finally agreed a set of amendments to the draft EC Regulation on mandatory CO2 emissions limits for new passenger cars in December 2008 and the revised draft EC Regulation, incorporating the agreed amendments, was formally adopted by the European Parliament on 17th December 2008.
Jan 2009
NHTSA Delays Revised FMVSS 216 Final Rule Until April 30, 2009.
As required by the provisions of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters notified the appropriate Senate and House Committees that due to the regulatory analysis not being completed, publication of the revised FMVSS 216 Roof Crush Resistance final rule is now anticipated by April 30, 2009.
Dec 2008
NHTSA Final Rule Amends List of Selected Child Restraint Systems.
On November 12, 2008, NHTSA published a Final Rule in Docket No. NHTSA-08-0168 amending FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection". These amendments update many of the child restraint systems (CRSs) currently listed in Appendix A of this standard and replaces these CRSs with those that are more available and more representative of the CRS fleet currently on the market.
Nov 2008
Europe Mandates Daytime Running Lamps.
After many years of discussion and negotiation within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) and the European Union, amendments to both the ECE Regulation and the EC Directive on lighting installation were published on 24th September 2008 which mandate the fitment of daytime running lamps to all categories of motor vehicle.