Euro 7 Emission standards

The European Commission has proposed the so-called Euro 7 emission standards, aiming to achieve new stricter air quality standards, applying to light- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The proposed  Euro 7 emission standards aim to ensure that cars, vans, lorries and buses are much cleaner in real driving conditions and for a much longer period than under current rules. It is expected that in 2050, more than 20% of cars and vans and more than half of the heavier vehicles in our streets are expected to continue to emit pollutants from the tailpipe.
Battery electric vehicles also still cause pollution from brakes and microplastics from tyres. The Euro 7 rules aim to reduce all these emissions and keep vehicles affordable to consumers.

The proposal tackles emissions from tailpipes as well as from brakes and tyres. It also contributes to achieving new stricter air quality standards.

While CO2 emission rules will drive the deployment of zero-emission vehicles, it is important to ensure that all vehicles on our roads are much cleaner. 

View about the emission reduction regulations on the pages on light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles.