France, along with seven other countries, including Italy and Poland, signed a joint document sent to the European Commission in which they oppose the introduction of new Euro-7 emission standards.
The document, signed by France, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary, raises the main concern of the respective governments about the proposal to introduce the Euro 7 standard from July 2025, which the group calls“unrealistic” and who takes risks“have a negative impact on investments in a sector that has already started the transition to electricity”.
The problem of brake and tire emissions
The eight states opposing this European decision are focusing their attention and their reluctance on the new rules on atmospheric emissions of pollutants from brakes and tires:
“The importance of performance improvements in terms of emissions that will remain relevant after 2035 is being recognised, particularly for wear-related particles (brakes and tyres), as this will allow the industry to focus on emissions that will still be produced by EVs after 2035” .
However, the document adds that:
“The new limit values for brakes and tires should, however, reflect the current development of measurement methods at UN level, include the application of an appropriate monitoring phase at UN level and take into account the properties of electric vehicles. This will make it possible to set emission limits at the appropriate level.”
Unreal measures?
The document also talks about unrealistic measures and issues related to access to mobilityof course, prompting significant increases in car prices to offset the costs of bringing internal combustion car engines up to standard to meet the Euro 7 directive.
“It is important to properly assess the impact of the proposed Euro-7 framework, including on consumer behaviour, and to ensure that the new emission standards are fit for purpose, i.e. that they are realistic in relation to the state of technical development and in terms of cost-benefit analysis. »
“Only well-balanced regulation will make the expected positive contribution to environmental protection without compromising the future and competitiveness of the European automotive industry, including access to and affordability of mobility for citizens. »
Source: Auto Plus
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