Press Release: In 2012 – Less nitrogen oxides and particulate matters from trucks and buses: EP supports new EURO VI norm

The European Commission welcomed the support of the European Parliament for its proposal to reduce in 2012 emissions from trucks and busses of nitrogen oxides by 80% and particulate matter by 66% compared to the Euro V stage. The proposal will also add to the competitiveness of the European automotive industry through the introduction of world-wide harmonised test procedures and standards. At the same time current legislation will be simplified as directives, which up to now need to be transposed in 27 different national legislations, will be replaced by regulations which are directly applicable. The EP vote was based on a compromise reached with the Member States, who are expected to adopt the package shortly.