European Commission 10 November 2022, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT Accompanying the document PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on type-approval of motor vehicles and of engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) and repealing Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009

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The document outlines the proposal for a new regulation (Euro 7) aimed at establishing stricter emissions and battery durability standards for motor vehicles and engines in the EU, addressing the complexities and obsolescence of current vehicle emission standards. It identifies key problems such as insufficient control of real-world emissions and the need for updated pollutant limits, while also discussing the legal context and the necessity for EU action to improve air quality and public health. The report evaluates various policy options and their potential impacts, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to cleaner vehicles to meet environmental and health objectives.AI