Ahead of the vote on real driving emissions (RDE)
in the European Parliament on 3 February, the European Automobile
Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reiterated its call for urgent
clarity so manufacturers can plan the development and design of
vehicles in line with the new RDE requirements.
RDE will introduce a completely new testing method
for vehicles on the road. Europe is the first and only region in the
world to introduce such a system, which will lead to major progress
in improving air quality.
While the current proposal takes into account
error margins in the new measuring equipment, vehicle manufacturers
will have to aim well below the legal limit to ensure compliance.
Moreover, the error margin will be reviewed and, as the equipment
improves in precision, the conformity factor will be tightened.
“Looking at the timescale for RDE, the proposal
represents a tremendous challenge for Europe’s car manufacturers in
terms of timing and investments, but the industry is absolutely ready
to take it up,” stated ACEA Secretary General, Erik Jonnaert.
A rejection of the member states’ decision by
the European Parliament would increase uncertainty for the industry
and leave little time to make the necessary changes to vehicles and
assembly lines. “Ultimately, it would delay improvements to air
quality, particularly in cities,” said Jonnaert.
A final word on the matter from the Financial
Times: "Some lawmakers say blueprint for new system is so
lenient that its provisions are illegal."
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