Braking

Jun 2026

Additional Draft Euro 7 Emissions Implementing Regulations Published

Following the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/1257, which specifies the Euro 7 emissions requirements, the European Commission have been working on the drafting of the numerous Implementing Regulations required to provide the detailed test procedures, testing methodologies, administrative procedures, etc. to allow the new Euro 7 emissions requirements to be fully implemented.  On May 27, 2026, two further 'Euro 7' Implementing Regulations were published on the European Commission’s 'Better Regulation' web site for public comment. The first of these draft Implementing Regulations specifies the specific methods, requirements and tests as well as the administrative requirements regarding in-vehicle battery durability, electric vehicle range at low temperature and electrified vehicle system power.  The second draft Implementing Regulation specifies the rules, procedures, testing methodologies and administrative requirements regarding the brake particulate emissions of motor vehicles of M1 and N1 category vehicles.