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• Automotive suppliers support the further development of the type approval rules with the introduction of Euro 7, driven by a commitment to sustainable mobility, improved air quality and public health.
• Key considerations regarding timing and both technical and economic feasibility need to be addressed to ensure the effective implementation of the new rules.
• A swift adoption of the regulation is essential to provide predictability for industry and allow the early introduction of new requirements.

The European Commission published the Euro 7 proposal with the aim of improving air quality and public health in the EU by reducing pollutant emissions coming from road transport. CLEPA, the European association of automotive suppliers, welcomes this initiative and recognises that the European Commission’s proposal makes a significant step towards higher ambition, offering potential for further reduction in the environmental impact of new vehicles on air quality.

“The European supply industry supports Euro 7 as an important tool to meet future air quality standards in Europe and at the same time secure high-quality technology standards in the EU. Euro 7 is feasible and affordable if certain safeguards are met,” explains CLEPA’s Secretary General Benjamin Krieger.

Specific considerations regarding timing and both technical and economic feasibility need to be addressed to ensure the effective implementation of the new rules. Key factors influencing the overall ambition of the new regulation are the specific technical parameters for vehicle testing, which need to ensure that testing is performed under realistic driving conditions  and the exclusion of  “biased driving”. CLEPA’s new position paper aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the proposed regulation and offers recommendations to facilitate the advancement of sustainable mobility in Europe.

A swift adoption of the new rules, including implementing and delegated acts, within the current legislative period are critical to a successful implementation. “Most of the discussions are already underway but a timely adoption is crucial to provide predictability for industry and allow the early introduction of new requirements, which could be around mid-2026 for passenger cars,” says Benjamin Krieger.