Regulation (EU) 2026/1216 as regards setting out durability multipliers for gaseous pollutants of heavy-duty vehicles of categories M3, N2 and N3

Amendment Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & EU In force since 13 Aug 2026

Mini Summary

Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7)

The purpose of the legislation is to continue to improve the environmental performance of new vehicles placed on the market in the EU. Emission limits remain the same for exhaust emissions from combustion engines, but the particle size measured is reduced to 10nm (nanometres) from 23nm. Emission limits are also set for particle emissions from tyres and brakes. Minimum durability requirements are introduced for batteries used to power electric and hybrid vehicles.

Amendment

The multipliers used to calculate exhaust emission limits when testing heavy goods and passenger vehicles are updated.

The changes relate to emissions limits during the additional lifetime of a vehicle to account for the deterioration of emission reduction systems beyond the main lifetime period.

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