Measuring on-road air pollution from cars
At a Glance
11-01-2016
Although emissions of air pollutants from transport have fallen considerably in recent decades, current levels still have adverse effects on health and the environment. In an implementing regulation on new tests that better reflect real on-road emissions, the Commission sets higher limits than current standards, but below current levels of emissions. A motion for a resolution blocking the Commission draft is due to be submitted to the plenary in January.
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- air quality
- approval
- combustion gases
- deterioration of the environment
- ENVIRONMENT
- environmental policy
- environmental standard
- INDUSTRY
- land transport
- mechanical engineering
- motor car
- motor vehicle industry
- motor vehicle pollution
- pollution control
- PRODUCTION, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
- reduction of gas emissions
- technology and technical regulations
- TRANSPORT