Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 901/2014 of 18 July 2014 implementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles Text with EEA relevance

Type Implementing Regulation
Publication 2014-08-22
Last updated 2020-03-12
State In force
Department European Commission
Source EUR-Lex
articles 14
Reform history JSON API
  • 2.1.1.2.Vehicle category including the subcategory and the sub-subcategory(1);
  • 2.1.1.3.The EU type-approval number in accordance with point 3 of Annex VII to this Regulation;
  • 2.1.1.4.The vehicle identification number (VIN); consisting of a structured combination of characters in accordance with the requirements set out in section 3. of this Annex;
  • 2.1.1.5.The stationary sound level in the following format: ‘… dB(A) — … min–1’ (in case of vehicles not being subject to the stationary sound level test, the information shall be displayed as ‘- - - dB(A) — - - - min–1’);
  • 2.1.1.6.Engine power in the following format: ‘… kW’ (this entry shall be omitted for vehicles with no restrictions on maximum engine power); .maximum vehicle design speed in the following format: ‘… km/h’ (this entry shall be omitted for vehicles with no restrictions on maximum speed); and technically permissible maximum laden mass in the following format: ‘max … kg’. Each entry separated by one or more spaces.
  • 2.1.2.The manufacturer may give additional information below or to the side of the prescribed statutory plate, outside a clearly marked rectangle which shall enclose only the information prescribed in points 2.1.1.1. to 2.1.1.8. (see examples in Appendix 1)
3. Requirements for the VIN

The VIN shall meet the following requirements:

  • 3.1.General requirements
  • 3.1.1.A VIN shall be marked on each vehicle.
  • 3.1.2.The VIN shall be unique and unequivocally attributed to a particular vehicle.
  • 3.1.3.The VIN shall be marked on the statutory plate, as well as on the chassis, frame or a similar structure of the vehicle when the vehicle leaves the production line.
  • 3.1.4.It shall be hammered, punched, etched or laser-engraved directly onto an easily accessible part on the right side of the vehicle in a way which avoids obliteration, alteration and removal
  • 3.1.5.The manufacturer shall ensure the traceability of the vehicle by means of the VIN over a period of 30 years.
  • 3.1.6.The existence of measures taken by the manufacturer to ensure the traceability of the vehicle referred to in point 3.1.5. needs not be checked at the time of the type-approval.
  • 3.2.Composition of the VIN
  • 3.2.1.The VIN shall consist of three sections:
  • (a) the world manufacturer identifier (WMI);
  • (b) the vehicle descriptor section (VDS);
  • (c) the vehicle indicator section (VIS).
  • 3.2.2.The WMI shall consist of a code assigned to the vehicle manufacturer to enable that person to be identified.
  • 3.2.2.1.The code shall comprise three alphanumeric characters which shall be assigned by the competent authority in the country where the manufacturer has his principal place of business.
  • 3.2.2.2.The competent authority shall act in agreement with the international organisation referred to in Standard ISO 3780: 2009 on ‘Road vehicles — World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code’.
  • 3.2.2.3.Where the manufacturer’s global production is less than 150 vehicles per annum, the third character shall always be ‘9’. In order to identify such manufacturers, the competent authority referred to in point 3.2.2.2. shall assign the third, the fourth and the fifth character of the VIS.
  • 3.2.3.The VDS shall consist of six alphanumeric characters which shall serve to indicate the general characteristics of the vehicle. Where the manufacturer does not use one or more of the six characters, the unused spaces shall be filled in with alphanumeric characters at the manufacturer’s discretion in order that the total number of characters required shall be 6.
  • 3.2.4.The VIS shall consist of eight alphanumeric characters of which the last four shall consist of digits only.
  • It shall provide, in conjunction with the WMI and the VDS, clear identification of a particular vehicle. Any unused space shall be filled in with the digit ‘0’ in order that the total number of characters required shall be 8.
  • 3.2.5.The VDS and the VIS shall be in accordance with the requirements set out in the Standard ISO 3779: 2009 on ‘Road vehicles — Vehicle identification number (VIN) – Content and structure’.
  • 3.2.6.There shall be no space between the characters.
  • 3.2.7.The use of the letters ‘I’, ‘O’ or ‘Q’ shall not be permitted.
  • 3.2.8.The vehicle identification number shall, if possible, be presented on a single line. When the VIN is marked on two lines, the beginning and the end of the VIN shall be limited by one symbol at the choice of the manufacturer which should neither be a Roman capital letter nor an Arabic numeral.
4. Marking requirements for a multi-stage approval
  • 4.1.Base vehicle identification number
  • The VIN of the base vehicle conforming to the requirements set out in section 3. Of this Annex shall be retained during all subsequent stages of type-approval to ensure the ‘traceability’ of the process.
  • 4.2.Additional statutory plate.
  • 4.2.1.At the second and subsequent stages, in addition to the statutory plate prescribed in section 2., each manufacturer shall affix to the vehicle an additional plate, based on the model set out in Appendix 1 to this Annex. This plate shall be firmly attached, in a conspicuous and readily accessible position to a part which is not subject to replacement during normal use, regular maintenance or repair. It shall show clearly and indelibly the following information in the order listed:
  • 4.2.1.1.Name of the manufacturer,
  • 4.2.1.2.The EU type-approval number in accordance with point 3 of Annex VII to this Regulation,
  • 4.2.1.3.Vehicle category including the subcategory and the sub-subcategory(1); and the stage of approval (in case of base vehicles, this first-stage identification shall be omitted; in the case of subsequent stages, the information shall indicate the stage: e.g. ‘STAGE 3’ for the third stage). Each entry separated by one or more spaces,
  • 4.2.1.4.VIN,
  • 4.2.1.5.The stationary sound level in the following format: ‘… dB(A) — … min–1’ (in case of vehicles exempt from the stationary sound level test, the information shall be displayed as ‘- - - dB(A) — - - - min–1’)(2),
  • 4.2.1.6.Engine power in the following format: ‘… kW’ (this entry shall be omitted for vehicles with no restrictions on maximum engine power)(2); maximum vehicle design speed in the following format: ‘… km/h’ (this entry shall be omitted for vehicles with no restrictions on maximum speed)(2); and maximum permissible laden mass of the vehicle(2). Each entry separated by one or more spaces.
5. Marking requirements for components or separate technical units
  • 5.1.Each separate technical unit or component, whether or not part of a system, which has been EU type-approved and manufactured in conformity with the approved type shall be marked with an EU type-approval mark in conformity with Article 39(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
  • 5.2.The EU type-approval mark for a separate technical unit or component shall consist of:
  • 5.2.1.A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number (as set out in point 2.1 of Annex VII) of the Member State which has granted the EU type approval for the separate technical unit or component.
  • 5.2.2.In the vicinity of the rectangle, the ‘Sequential number for type-approval certificates’ contained in section 4 of the EU type-approval number as set out in point 2.4. of Annex VII. In addition, it shall be indicated the alphanumerical character as set out in Table-1 of Annex VII to clearly identify the type of component or separate technical unit.
  • 5.2.3.The EU separate technical unit or component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the separate technical unit or component in a way which is indelible (e.g. stamped, etched, laser-engraved, self-destructing adhesive label), clearly legible and visible in the place at which it is to be fitted to the vehicle without the need to remove any parts with the use of tools.
  • 5.2.4.Examples of the EU type-approval mark for a separate technical unit or component are shown in Appendix 2 to this Annex. The dimensions of ‘a’ shall be ≥ 3 mm.
  • 5.3.In addition, the make, trade name or trade mark shall be marked in the vicinity of the EU type-approval mark.

Appendix 1

Examples of the manufacturer’s data plate

  • 1.Example for a moped:
  • BIANCA SCOOTER LTD.
  • L1e-B
  • e6168/201301223
  • 5DRH123UPAX000001
  • 90 dB(A) — 3 750 min–1
  • 4 kW 45 km/h max 190 kg
  • 2.Example for a motorcycle of subcategory A2 with electric propulsion:
  • LOUIS’ ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE
  • L3e-A2
  • e12168/201310920
  • PC9JZCTMYCVWS0002
        • dB(A) — - - - min–1
  • 35 kW max 380 kg
  • 3.Example for a passenger tricycle:
  • F.M. & U.Y.
  • L5e-A
  • e4168/201330069
  • 1FY1HAZ433K849622
  • 93 dB(A) — 4 750 min–1
  • max 935 kg
  • 4.Example for a multi-stage (stage 2) heavy quadri-mobile for carriage of goods:
  • FOURGON-MOTORS S.A.R.L
  • L7e-CU STAGE 2
  • e50168/201325089
  • VTFXXXXXXCL780002
  • 101 dB(A) — 4 100 min–1
  • 15 kW 78 km/h max 1 460 kg
  • 5.Example for a L3e-A3 motorcycle with additional information for the converted vehicle (CV), a L3e-A2 motorcycle, outside the clearly marked rectangle. In this case for the purpose of a temporary and reversible manufacturer's authorised modification to the first registered L3e-A3 motorcycle in order to register it nationally after its conversion as a reduced-power L3e-A2 configuration (e.g. for vehicle operators with A2 driving licence):

MOTORUDOLPH

L3e-A3

e4168/20132691

JRM00DBP008002211

84 dB(A) — 4 250 min–1

max 352 kg

L3e-A2

e4168/20132692

83 dB(A) — 3 750 min–1

35 kW

Appendix 2

Examples of EU separate technical unit or component type-approval mark

Figure 1

Example of a EU separate technical unit or component type-approval mark for an exhaust device (pollution-control device and noise-abatement device)

Image omitted; see official source

Explanatory note relating to figure 1

The above EU type-approval mark was issued by Portugal under number 00024 for an exhaust device (pollution-control device and noise-abatement device).

Figure 2

Example of EU separate technical unit or component type-approval mark of a noise-abatement device

Image omitted; see official source

Explanatory note relating to figure 2

The above EU type-approval mark was issued by Austria under number 00456 for a noise-abatement device.

Figure 3

Example of EU separate technical unit or component type-approval mark of a pollution-control device

Image omitted; see official source

Explanatory note relating to figure 3

The above EU type-approval mark was issued by Croatia under number 10678 for a pollution-control device.

Figure 4

Example of EU separate technical unit or component type-approval mark of a rearward visibility device

Image omitted; see official source

Explanatory note relating to figure 4

The above EU type-approval mark was issued by Finland under number 02884 for a rearward visibility device.

Figure 5

Example of EU separate technical unit or component type-approval mark of a trailer coupling device

Image omitted; see official source

Explanatory note relating to figure 5

The above EU type-approval mark was issued by Bulgaria under number 00134 for a trailer coupling device.

Explanatory notes relating to Annex V
(Footnotes and explanations not to be stated on the Manufacturer’s statutory plate)
  • (1) Classified according to Article 4 of and Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the coding shall be indicated, (e.g. ‘L3e-A1E’ for a low-performance Enduro motorcycle).
  • (2) Only where the value has changed during the current stage of approval.

ANNEX VI

Templates for the EU type-approval certificate

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Number Appendix title
1 Model of the EU whole-vehicle type-approval certificate for a complete vehicle type
2 Model of the EU whole-vehicle type-approval certificate for an incomplete type, a vehicle type with complete and incomplete variants, a vehicle type with completed and incomplete variants or a completed vehicle type
3 Model of the addendum to the EU type-approval certificate
4 Model of the EU type-approval certificate for a vehicle system
5 Model of the EU type-approval certificate for a separate technical unit or component
6 Model of the addendum to the EU type-approval certificate for a separate technical unit or component
1. General requirements
  • 1.1.Model A of the EU whole-vehicle type-approval certificate for a complete vehicle type is set out in Appendix 1.
  • 1.2.Model B of the EU whole-vehicle type-approval certificate for an incomplete vehicle type, a vehicle type with complete and incomplete variants, a vehicle type with completed and incomplete variants or a completed vehicle type is set out in Appendix 2.
  • 1.3.The list of applicable requirements or acts to which the type of vehicle complies and which are appended to the EU whole-vehicle type-approval certificate when the manufacturer chooses the single-step type-approval procedure according to Article 30(6) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 is set out in Appendix 3.
  • 1.4.Model C of the EU type-approval certificate for a vehicle system is set out in Appendix 4.
  • 1.5.Model D of the EU type-approval certificate for a separate technical unit or component is set out in Appendix 5.
  • 1.5.1.The addendum to the separate technical unit or component type-approval certificate is set out in Appendix 6.
  • When a component/separate technical unit has any restrictions on use, those restrictions shall be verified at the time of vehicle type-approval and indicated in this addendum.
  • This addendum also identifies the separate technical units and components which can be EU type-approved and under which conditions.
  • 1.6.The type-approval certificate shall be no bigger than A4 paper format (210 × 297 mm) or a folder of maximum A4 format.

Appendix 1

Model of the EU whole-vehicle type-approval certificate for a complete vehicle type

EU type-approval certificate

MODEL A

(to be used for type-approval of a complete vehicle)

Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

EU WHOLE-VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Identification of type-approval authority

Communication concerning:

— EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) — extension of EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) — refusal of EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) — withdrawal of EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) Image omitted; see official source of a complete vehicle type

with regard to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, as last amended by (Commission Delegated) ([^E0038]) Regulation (EU) No …/… (18) ([^E0039])

EU type-approval number: …

Reason for extension: …

SECTION I
  • 0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer): …
  • 0.2.Type ([^E0040]): …
  • 0.2.1.Variant(s) (20) : …
  • 0.2.2.Version(s) (20) : …
  • 0.2.3.Commercial name(s) (if available): …
  • 0.3.Category, subcategory and sub-subcategory of vehicle ([^E0041]): …
  • 0.4.Company name and address of manufacturer of the complete vehicle: …
  • 0.4.1.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plants: …
  • 0.4.2.Name and address of manufacturer’s authorised representative, if any: …
SECTION II
  • 1.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …
  • 2.Date of test report: …
  • 3.Number of test report: …
SECTION III

The undersigned hereby certifies the accuracy of the manufacturer’s description in the attached information document of the vehicle type described above, for which one or more representative samples, selected by the EU type-approval authority, have been submitted as prototypes of the vehicle type and that the attached test results apply to the vehicle type.

  • 1.The complete vehicle type meets/does not meet (18)  all relevant requirements as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
  • 1.1.Restrictions of validity (18)  ([^E0042]): …
  • 1.2.Waivers applied (18)  (22)  ([^E0043]): …
  • 1.2.1.Reasons for the waivers (18)  (23) : …
  • 1.2.2.Alternative requirements (18)  (23) : …
  • 2.The approval is granted/extended/refused/withdrawn (18)
  • 2.1.The approval is granted in accordance with Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and the validity of the approval is thus limited to dd/mm/yyyy (22) .

Place: …

Date: …

Name and signature (or visual representation of an ‘advanced electronic signature’ according to Directive 1999/93/EC, including data for verification): …

Attachments:

  • — Information package
  • — Test results
  • — Name(s) and specimen(s) of the signature(s) of the person(s) authorised to sign certificates of conformity and a statement of their position in the company
  • — A completed specimen of the certificate of conformity

NB:

  • — If this model is used for type-approval of a vehicle as an exemption for new technology or new concept, pursuant to Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the heading of the certificate shall read ‘EU WHOLE-VEHICLE PROVISIONAL TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY ON THE TERRITORY OF … ([^E0044]) ’. The provisional type-approval certificate shall also specify the restrictions that have been imposed as to its validity and the waivers which have been applied in accordance with Article 30(4) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
  • — If this model is used for vehicle type-approval for a national small series, pursuant to Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, it shall not bear the heading ‘EU VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE’. The text shall specify the nature of the waivers, the reasons which support them and the alternative requirements granted pursuant to Article 42(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.

Explanatory notes relating to Appendix 1

(Footnotes and explanations not to be stated on the type-approval certificate)

Appendix 2

Model of the EU whole-vehicle type-approval certificate for an incomplete type, a vehicle type with complete and incomplete variants, a vehicle type with completed and incomplete variants or a completed vehicle type

EU type-approval certificate

MODEL B

(to be used for type-approval of a completed or incomplete vehicle or a vehicle type with complete and incomplete variants or with completed and incomplete variants)

Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

EU WHOLE-VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of approval authority

Communication concerning:

— EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) — extension of EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) — refusal of EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) — withdrawal of EU whole-vehicle type-approval(1) Image omitted; see official source — of a completed vehicle type(1) — of an incomplete vehicle type(1) — of a vehicle type with complete and incomplete variants(1) — of a vehicle type with completed and incomplete variants (1) Image omitted; see official source

with regard to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, as last amended by (Commission Delegated) ([^E0045]) Regulation (EU) No …/… (25) ([^E0046])

EU type-approval number (25) : ….

Reason for extension (25) : ….

SECTION I
  • 0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer): …
  • 0.2.Type ([^E0047]): …
  • 0.2.1.Variant(s) (27) : …
  • 0.2.2.Version(s) (27) : …
  • 0.2.3.Commercial name(s) (if available): …
  • 0.3.Category, subcategory and sub-subcategory of vehicle ([^E0048]): …
  • 0.4.Company name and address of the manufacturer of the complete vehicle (25)  ([^E0049]):
  • Company name and address of the manufacturer of the complete variant (25) (29) :
  • Company name and address of the manufacturer of the completed vehicle/variant (25) (29) :
  • Company name and address of the manufacturer of the latest built stage of the incomplete vehicle (25) (29) :
  • Company name(s) and address(es) of the manufacturer(s) of all previous stage(s) (25) (29) :
  • 0.4.1.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …
  • 0.4.2.Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …
SECTION II

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:….

Date of test report:….

Number of test report:….

SECTION III

The undersigned hereby certifies the accuracy of the manufacturer’s description in the attached information document of the vehicle type described above, for which one or more representative samples, selected by the EU approval authority, have been submitted as prototypes of the vehicle type and that the attached test results apply to the vehicle type.

  • 1.For complete variants
  • 1.1.The complete variants of the vehicle type meet/do not meet (25)  all relevant requirements as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
  • 2.For completed vehicles/variants
  • 2.1.The completed vehicle type/completed variant of the vehicle type meets/does not meet (25)  all relevant requirements as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (29) :
  • 2.1.1.The approval authority has verified that the completed vehicle/variant of the vehicle type meets all applicable technical requirements at the time of granting this type-approval (cf Article 25(6) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013).
  • 3.For incomplete vehicles/variants
  • 3.1.The incomplete vehicle type/incomplete variants of the vehicle type meets/does not meet (25)  the technical requirements of the regulatory acts listed in the table in point 2 of section 2 (29) .
  • 4.The approval is granted/extended/refused/withdrawn (25)
  • 4.1.The approval is granted in accordance with Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and the validity of the approval is thus limited to dd/mm/yyyy ([^E0050]).
  • 5.Restrictions of validity (25)  (30) : …
  • 6.Waivers applied (25)  (30)  ([^E0051]): …
  • 6.1.Reasons for the waivers (25)  (31) : …
  • 6.2.Alternative requirements (25)  (31) : …

Place: …

Date: …

Name and signature (or visual representation of an ‘advanced electronic signature’ according to Directive 1999/93/EC, including data for verification):….

Attachments:

  • — Information package
  • — Test results
  • — Name(s) and specimen(s) of the signature(s) of the person(s) authorised to sign certificates of conformity and a statement of their position in the company
  • — A completed specimen of the certificate of conformity

NB:

  • — If this model is used for type-approval of a vehicle as an exemption for new technology or new concept, pursuant to Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the heading of the certificate shall read ‘EU WHOLE-VEHICLE PROVISIONAL TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY ON THE TERRITORY OF …(5) ’. The provisional type-approval certificate shall also specify the restrictions that have been imposed as to its validity and the waivers which have been applied in accordance with Article 30(4) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
  • — If this model is used for vehicle type-approval for a national small series, pursuant to Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, it shall not bear the heading ‘EU VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE’. The text shall specify the nature of the waivers, the reasons which support them and the alternative requirements granted pursuant to Article 42(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
EU WHOLE-VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
SECTION 2

This EU type-approval concerns incomplete and completed vehicles, variants or versions.

  • 1.Previous stage(s) approval(s) for the vehicles.
Stage EU type-approval number Dated Applicable to (as appropriate) Variants or versions which are complete or completed (as appropriate) [^E0052]
1 (base vehicle)
2

In the case where the approval includes one or more incomplete variants or versions (as appropriate), list those variants or versions (as appropriate) which are complete or completed.

  • 2.List of requirements applicable to the approved incomplete vehicle type, variant or version (as appropriate, taking account of the scope and latest amendment to each of the regulatory acts listed below).
Item Subject Regulatory act reference As amended by Applicable to variant or, if need be, to version
(List only subjects for which an EU type-approval/UNECE approval exists.) (List only subjects for which an EU type-approval/UNECE approval exists.) (List only subjects for which an EU type-approval/UNECE approval exists.) (List only subjects for which an EU type-approval/UNECE approval exists.) (List only subjects for which an EU type-approval/UNECE approval exists.)
Explanatory notes relating to Appendix 2
(Footnotes and explanations not to be stated on the type-approval certificate)
  • (1) Delete where not applicable.
  • (2) Indicate the alphanumeric code Type-Variant-Version or ‘TVV’ allocated to each type, variant and version as set out in point 2.3 of Part B of Annex I.
  • (3) Classified according to Article 4 of and Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the coding shall be indicated, e.g. ‘L3e-A1E’ for a low-performance Enduro motor-cycle.
  • (4) See section 2.
  • (5) Indicate the Member State.
  • (6) Applicable only for type-approval of a vehicle as an exemption for new technology or new concept, pursuant to Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
  • (7) Applicable only for vehicle type-approval for a national small series, pursuant to Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
  • (8) Indicate only the latest amendment in case of an amendment of one or more Articles of Regulation (EU) 168/2013, according to the amendment applied for the EU type-approval.

Appendix 3

Model of the addendum to the EU type-approval certificate

Addendum to the EU type-approval certificate

List of regulatory acts with which the type of vehicle complies

To be filled in only in the case of type-approval in accordance with Article 30(6) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

Item Subject Regulatory act reference As amended by Applicable to version
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROPULSION UNIT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (EPPR) ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROPULSION UNIT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (EPPR) ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROPULSION UNIT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (EPPR) ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROPULSION UNIT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (EPPR) ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROPULSION UNIT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (EPPR)
1 Tailpipe emissions after cold start Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex II
2 Tailpipe emissions at (increased idle)/ free acceleration test Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex III
3 Emissions crank-case gases Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex IV
4 Evaporative emissions Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex V
5 Durability of pollution-control devices Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex VI
6 Measurement of CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, electric energy consumption and electric range determination Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex VII
7 Environmental on-board diagnosis (OBD) tests Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex VIII
8 Permissible sound level Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex IX
9 Procedures and technical requirements on maximum vehicle design speed, maximum torque, maximum continuous total power and maximum peak power Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex X
10 Vehicle propulsion family definition Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex XI
VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1 Audible warning devices Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex II
2 Braking, including anti-lock and combined brake systems Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex III
3 Electrical safety Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex IV
4 Manufacturer declaration requirements regarding endurance testing of functional safety-critical systems, parts and equipment Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex V
5 Front and rear protective structures Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex VI
6 Glazing, windscreen wipers and washers, and defrosting and demisting systems Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex VII
7 Driver-operated controls including identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex VIII
8 Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices, including automatic switching of lighting Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex IX
9 Rearward visibility Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex X
10 Rollover protective structure (ROPS) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XI
11 Safety-belt anchorages and safety-belts Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XII
12 Seating positions (saddles and seats) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XIII
13 Steer-ability, cornering properties and turn-ability Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XIV
14 Installation of tyres Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XV
15 Vehicle maximum speed limitation plate and its location on the vehicle Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XVI
16 Vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings and vehicle doors Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XVII
17 Maximum continuous total power and/or maximum vehicle speed limitation by design Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XVIII
18 Requirements on vehicle structure integrity Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex XIX
VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL TYPE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL TYPE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL TYPE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL TYPE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL TYPE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
1 Powertrain tampering prevention measures (anti-tampering) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex II
2 Arrangements for type-approval procedures Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex III
3 Conformity of production Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex IV
4 Coupling devices and attachments Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex V
5 Devices to prevent unauthorised use Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex VI
6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex VII
7 External projections Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex VIII
8 Fuel storage Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex IX
9 Load platforms Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex X
10 Masses and dimensions Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex XI
11 On-board diagnostics (OBD) functional requirements Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex XII
12 Passenger handholds and footrests Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex XIII
13 Registration plate space Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex XIV
14 Access to repair and maintenance information Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex XV
15 Stands Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex XVI

Appendix 4

Model of the EU type-approval certificate for a vehicle system

EU type-approval certificate

MODEL C

(to be used for type-approval of a vehicle system)

Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of approval authority

Communication concerning:

— EU type-approval(1) — extension of EU type-approval(1) — refusal of EU type-approval(1) — withdrawal of EU type-approval(1) Image omitted; see official source of a type of system/a type of a vehicle with regard to a system(1) (0)

with regard to Annex(es) ([^E0053]) … to Commission Delegated Regulation(s) (EU) No …/…, (and Annex(es) … (32)  to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No …/…) ([^E0054]) as last amended by (Commission Delegated) (33)  Regulation (EU) No …/… (33) ([^E0055])

EU type-approval number (33) (34)  …

Reason for extension (33)  …

SECTION I
  • 0.7.Make(s) (trade name(s) of manufacturer): …
  • 0.8.Type: …
  • 0.8.1.Commercial name(s) (if available): …
  • 0.9.Company name and address of the manufacturer: …
  • 0.9.1.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …
  • 0.9.2.Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …
  • 0.10.Vehicle(s) for which the system is intended for ([^E0056]):
  • 0.10.1.Type ([^E0057]):
  • 0.10.2.Variant(s) (36) :
  • 0.10.3.Version(s) (36) :
  • 0.10.4.Commercial name(s) (if available):
  • 0.10.5.Category, subcategory and sub-subcategory of vehicle ([^E0058]):
SECTION II
  • 1.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …
  • 2.Date of test report(s): …
  • 3.Number of test report(s): …
  • 4.Remarks (if any): …
  • 4a.The approval is granted/extended/refused/withdrawn (33)  …
  • 4a.1.The approval is granted in accordance with Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and its validity is thus limited to dd/mm/yyyy ([^E0059]) …
  • 5.Restrictions of validity (33)  (38)  …

Place: …

Date: …

Name and signature (or visual representation of an ‘advanced electronic signature’ according to Directive 1999/93/EC, including data for verification): …

Attachments:

  • — Information package
  • — Test report

NB:

  • — If this model is used for type-approval of a system as an exemption for new technology or new concept, pursuant to Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the heading of the certificate shall read ‘EU PROVISIONAL TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY ON THE TERRITORY OF … ([^E0060]) ’, The provisional type-approval certificate shall also specify the restrictions that have been imposed as to its validity and the waivers which have been applied in accordance with Article 30(4) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.

Explanatory notes relating to Appendix 4:

(Footnotes and explanations not to be stated on the type-approval certificate)

  • (0) Indicate the system according to first column of Table 1 in point 6 of Annex VII (e.g. installation of lighting and light-signalling devices).

Appendix 5

Model of the EU type-approval certificate for a separate technical unit or component

EU type-approval certificate

MODEL D

(to be used for component/separate technical unit type-approval)

Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of approval authority

Communication concerning:

— EU type-approval(1) — extension of EU type-approval(1) — refusal of EU type-approval(1) — withdrawal of EU type-approval(1) Image omitted; see official source of a type of component/separate technical unit(1) (0)

with regard to Annex(es) … ([^E0061]) to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No …/… (and Annex(es) … (40)  to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No …/…) ([^E0062]), as last amended by (Commission Delegated) (41)  Regulation (EU) No …/… … (41) ([^E0063])

EU type-approval number (41) : …

Reason for extension (41) : …

SECTION I
  • 0.7.Make(s) (trade name(s) of manufacturer): …
  • 0.8.Type: …
  • 0.8.1.Commercial name(s) (if available): …
  • 0.9.Company name and address of the manufacturer: …
  • 0.9.1.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …
  • 0.9.2.Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …
  • 0.10.In the case of separate technical unit, vehicle(s) for which is intended for ([^E0064]):
  • 0.10.1.Type ([^E0065]) …
  • 0.10.2.Variant(s) (44) : …
  • 0.10.3.Version(s) (44) : …
  • 0.10.4.Commercial name(s) (if available): …
  • 0.10.5.Category, subcategory and sub-subcategory of vehicle ([^E0066]): …
SECTION II
  • 1.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …
  • 2.Date of test report(s): …
  • 3.Number of test report(s): …
  • 4.Remarks (see addendum): …
  • 4a.The approval is granted/extended/refused/withdrawn (41)  …
  • 4a.1.The approval is granted in accordance with Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and its validity is thus limited to dd/mm/yyyy(5) …
  • 5.Restrictions of validity (41)  ([^E0067]): …
  • 6.Waivers applied (41)  (46) : …

Place: …

Date: …

Name and signature (or visual representation of an ‘advanced electronic signature’ according to Directive 1999/93/EC, including data for verification): …

Attachments:

  • — Information package
  • — Test report

NB:

  • — If this model is used for type-approval of a component or separate technical unit as an exemption for new technology or new concept, pursuant to Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the heading of the certificate shall read ‘EU PROVISIONAL TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY ON THE TERRITORY OF … ([^E0068]) ’, The provisional type-approval certificate shall also specify the restrictions that have been imposed as to its validity and the waivers which have been applied in accordance with Article 30(4) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.

Explanatory notes relating to Appendix 5

(Footnotes and explanations not to be stated on the type-approval certificate)

  • (0) Indicate the component/separate technical unit according to first column of Table 1 in point 6 of Annex VII (e.g. devices to prevent unauthorised use)
  • (5) Applicable only for type-approval of a component or separate technical unit as an exemption for new technology or new concept, pursuant to Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

Appendix 6

Model of the addendum to the EU type-approval certificate for a separate technical unit or component

Addendum to the EU type-approval certificate

ADDENDUM TO THE EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE WITH EU TYPE-APPROVAL NUMBER …

    1. Restriction of use of the ([^E0069]) ([^E0070])… ([^E0071]): …
  • …
  • …
    1. Special conditions for the mounting of the (48)  (49) … (50) : …
  • …
  • …
    1. Remarks (48) : …
  • …
  • …
Explanatory notes relating to Appendix 6
(Footnotes and explanations not to be stated on the addendum to the type-approval certificate)

ANNEX VII

Numbering system of the EU type-approval certificate

  • 1.EU type-approval certificates shall be numbered in accordance with the method set out in this Annex.
  • 2.The EU type-approval number shall consist of a total of four sections for whole-vehicle type-approvals and five sections for type-approval of systems, components, and separate technical units as detailed below. In all cases, the sections shall be separated by an asterisk (‘*’).
  • 2.1.Section 1: The lower-case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State issuing the EU type-approval, applicable for all type-approval numbers.
1 Germany
2 France
3 Italy
4 The Netherlands
5 Sweden
6 Belgium
7 Hungary
8 Czech Republic
9 Spain
11 United Kingdom
12 Austria
13 Luxembourg
17 Finland
18 Denmark
19 Romania
20 Poland
21 Portugal
23 Greece
24 Ireland
25 Croatia
26 Slovenia
27 Slovakia
29 Estonia
32 Latvia
34 Bulgaria
36 Lithuania
49 Cyprus
50 Malta
  • 2.2.Section 2: The number of the applicable Regulation or Commission Delegated Regulation.
  • — in case of EU whole-vehicle type-approval ‘168/2013’ shall be indicated;
  • — in the case of national small-series whole-vehicle type-approvals in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the letters NKS in block capitals shall precede the ‘168/2013’;
  • — in the case of a system, component or separate technical unit type-approval, the number of the corresponding Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013: ‘3/2014’, ‘44/2014’ or ‘134/2014’ shall be indicated.
  • 2.3.Section 3: the latest amending Commission Delegated Regulation (e.g. ‘RRR/2016’) followed by the identification code of the system, component or separate technical unit and the stage of implementation applicable to the type-approval according to Table 1 of point 5.:
  • — In the case of EU whole-vehicle type-approval, section 3 shall be omitted;
  • — In the case of EU type-approval of a system, component or separate technical unit, the number of the last amending Commission Delegated Regulation followed with an alphanumerical character as set out in Table 1 of point 5. to clearly identify the type of system, component or separate technical unit shall be indicated.
  • 2.4.Section 4: Sequential number for type-approval certificates.
  • — A sequential number with leading zeros (as applicable), to denote the type-approval number. The sequential number shall have five digits starting from ‘00001’.
  • 2.5.Section 5: Sequential number to denote the extension number of the type-approval
  • — a two-digit sequential number, with leading zero as applicable, starting from ‘00’ for each type-approval number issued.
  • 3.On the vehicle’s statutory plate(s) only, section 5 shall be omitted.
  • 4.Lay-out of the type-approval numbers (with fictive sequential numbers and fictive amending Commission Delegated Regulation number (‘RRR/2016’) for explanation purposes)
  • Example of a component/separate technical unit type-approval of an audible warning device, which has not yet been extended, issued by France:
  • — e23/20143/2014N0000300 — e2 = France (section 1) — 3/2014 = Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014) (section 2) — 3/2014N = repeat the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014) to denote that it has not been amended and the letter ‘N’ to indicate that is an audible warning device (section 3) — 00003 = type-approval sequential number (section 4) — 00 = extension number (section 5)
  • Example of a vehicle system type-approval of an engine emissions (Euro 4 stage), amended by another Commission Delegated Regulation RRR/2016 which has been extended twice, issued by the Bulgaria:
  • — e34134/2014RRR/2016A10040302 — e34 = Bulgaria (section 1) — 134/2014 = Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014) (section 2) — RRR/2016A1 = amending Commission Delegated Regulation number (RRR/2016) and the letter and number ‘A1’ to indicate that is a engine emissions (Euro 4 stage) (section 3) — 00403 = type-approval sequential number (section 4) — 02 = extension number (section 5)
  • Example of a national small series whole vehicle type-approval, which has been extended once, issued by Austria and granted in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013:
  • — e12NKS168/201300001*01 — e12 = Austria (section 1) — NKS168/2013 = Regulation (EU) 168/2013 precede by the national small-series denominator (section 2) — 00001 = type-approval sequential number (section 4) — 01 = extension number (section 5)
  • Example of a whole vehicle type-approval number, which has been extended five times, issued by the Netherlands:
  • — e4168/201310690*05 — e4 = the Netherlands (section 1) — 168/2013 = Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (section 2) — 10690 = type-approval sequential number (section 4) — 05 = extension number (section 5)
  • Example of a type-approval number to be indicated on a vehicle’s statutory plate
  • — e50168/201320089 — e50 = Malta (section 1) — 168/2013 = Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (section 2) — 20089 = type-approval sequential number (section 4)

5. Codification for the numbering system of EU type-approval certificates of systems, components and separate technical units

Table 1

Codification for the numbering system of EU type-approval certificates of systems, components and separate technical units

LIST I — Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements LIST I — Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements LIST I — Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements
System or component/separate technical unit (STU) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No alphanumerical character
System: engine emissions (Euro 4 stage) 134/2014 A1
System: engine emissions (Euro 5 stage) 134/2014 A2
System: engine emissions (Euro 5+ stage) 134/2014 A3
System: crankcase (point 1.3.1. and 1.3.2.) and evaporative emissions (point 1.4.1. to 1.4.3 of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 168/2013) 134/2014 B1
System: crankcase (point 1.3.1. and 1.3.2.) and evaporative emissions (point 1.4.4. to 1.4.6 of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 168/2013) 134/2014 B2
System: crankcase (point 1.3.1. and 1.3.2.) and evaporative emissions (point 1.4.7. to 1.4.8 of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 168/2013) 134/2014 B3
System: environmental on-board diagnostic (OBD Stage I: point 1.8.1. to 1.8.2 of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 in its version applicable on 19.2.2019) 134/2014 C1
System: environmental on-board diagnostic (OBD Stage II: point 1.8.3. of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 in its version applicable on 19.2.2019) 134/2014 C2
System: environmental on-board diagnostic (OBD Stage I: point 1.8.3. of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013) 134/2014 C3
System: environmental on-board diagnostic (OBD Stage II: point 1.8.4. of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013) 134/2014 C5
System: environmental on-board diagnostic (OBD Stage II: point 1.8.5. of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013) 134/2014 C6
System: sound level 134/2014 D
System: propulsion unit performance 134/2014 E
System: maximum torque and a maximum net power of a propulsion unit 134/2014 E1
STU: pollution-control device 134/2014 F
STU: noise-abatement device 134/2014 G
STU: exhaust device (pollution-control device and noise-abatement device) 134/2014 H
--- --- ---
LIST II — Vehicle functional safety requirements LIST II — Vehicle functional safety requirements LIST II — Vehicle functional safety requirements
System or component/separate technical unit (STU) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No alphanumerical character
System: braking 3/2014 J
System: installation of lighting and light-signalling devices 3/2014 K
System: roll-over protective structure (ROPS) 3/2014 L
System: installation of tyres 3/2014 M
System: installation of audible warning devices 3/2014 AA
System: installation of glazing, windscreen wipers and defrosting and demisting devices 3/2014 AB
System: identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators 3/2014 AC
System: safety belt anchorages 3/2014 AD
System: steer-ability, cornering properties and turn ability 3/2014 AE
System: vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraint and vehicle doors 3/2014 AF
Component/STU: audible warning device 3/2014 N
Component/STU: non-glazing front windscreen 3/2014 O
Component/STU: windscreen washer device 3/2014 P
Component/STU: rearward visibility device 3/2014 Q
Component/STU: safety belts 3/2014 R
Component/STU: seating position (saddle/seat) 3/2014 S
--- --- ---
LIST III — Vehicle construction and general type-approval requirements LIST III — Vehicle construction and general type-approval requirements LIST III — Vehicle construction and general type-approval requirements
System or component/separate technical unit (STU) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No alphanumerical character
System: functional on-board diagnostics (OBD Stage I: point 1.8.1. to 1.8.2 of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 168/2013) 44/2014 T1
System: functional on-board diagnostics (OBD Stage II: point 1.8.3. of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 168/2013) 44/2014 T2
STU: trailer coupling device 44/2014 U
STU: devices to prevent unauthorised use 44/2014 V
STU: passenger handholds 44/2014 W
STU: footrests 44/2014 X
STU: side-car 44/2014 Y
STU: fuel tank 44/2014 Z

ANNEX VIII

Format of test reports and template for the test results sheet

1. General requirements for the format of test reports

  • 1.1.For each of the regulatory acts listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the test reports shall comply with the provisions of Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005. In particular it shall include the information mentioned in point 5.10.2, including footnote (1) of that standard.
  • 1.2.The test reports shall be drawn up by the technical service in accordance with its rules of good practice.
  • 1.3.The test report shall be drafted in one of the official EU languages determined by the approval authority.
  • 1.3.1.Where a test has been is issued in another language than the office language(s) of the Member State handling the approval application, the approval authority may require the applicant to provide a certified translation of the test report.
  • 1.4.Only authenticated copies of a test report shall be submitted.
  • 1.5.The test reports shall include a description of the vehicle tested including its unambiguous identification. The parts having significant influence role in determining the test results shall be described and their identification number indicated.
  • Examples of parts include the noise-abatement devices for noise measurement and the engine management system (ECU) for measuring tailpipe emissions.
  • Moreover it shall include at least the following information:
  • 1.5.1. A detailed description of the characteristics of the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit characteristics in connection with the regulatory act.
  • 1.5.2. Category, subcategory and sub-subcategory of vehicle tested.
  • 1.5.3. Tested vehicle sub-classification according to point 4.3. of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014.
  • 1.5.4. The information shall indicate the variant(s) and/or version(s) to which it applies. One version shall not have more than one test result. However, a combination of several test results per version, indicating the worst case, is permissible. In this case, a note shall state that for items marked (*) only worst-case results are given.
  • 1.5.5. When the tests are conducted on a vehicle, system, component or technical unit which combines a number of least favourable features concerning the required performance level (the worst-case), the test report shall include a reference stating how the selection was made by the manufacturer in agreement with the technical service.
  • 1.5.6. Condition of the vehicle influencing the test, such as fitted accessories; actual masses; test voltage; tyre sizes; tyre pressures; etc.;
  • 1.5.7. Identification of the system, component or separate technical unit tested;
  • 1.5.8. Ambient conditions influencing the test: atmospheric pressure (kPa); relative humidity (%); ambient temperature (K); wind speed and direction on test track (km/h), etc.;
  • 1.5.9. The measurement results specified in the relevant regulatory acts and, where required, the limits or thresholds to be met;
  • 1.5.10. With regard to each measurement mentioned in point 1.5.5., the relevant decision: passed or failed;
  • 1.5.11. A detailed statement of compliance with the various provisions to be met, i.e. provisions for which measurements were not required.
  • 1.5.12. When test methods other than those prescribed in the regulatory acts are permitted, the report shall describe the test method used. The same applies when alternative provisions to those in the regulatory acts may be applied;
  • 1.5.13. The number of photographs to be taken during testing shall be decided by the technical service to the satisfaction of the approval authority. In the case of virtual testing, screen prints or other suitable evidence may replace photographs;
  • 1.5.14. Technical service and persons responsible for carrying out the test and their position in the organisation;
  • 1.5.15. Conclusions drawn up;
  • 1.5.16. When opinions, assumptions and interpretations have been made, they shall be documented properly and marked as such in the test report;

2. Minimum information to be included in the test reports

  • 2.1. In addition to the general requirements set out in point 1, the test reports shall contain as a minimum the information set out in point 2.2. This information can be grouped in an executive summary of the test report(s) applicable to the vehicle, system, component and separate technical unit, or be included in the test report(s) itself/themselves.
  • 2.2. Minimum information of the test reports by subject (Annex II to Regulation (EU) 168/2013

2.2.1.   (A) Environmental and propulsion unit performance

2.2.1.1.   Generic information on environmental performance

The test report shall contain the following generic test data (only needed once per test type):

  • 2.2.1.1.1. Description of propulsion, propulsion family and drive-train of test vehicle(s) ([^E0072]): …
  • 2.2.1.1.2. Environmental step of test vehicle: Euro 3, Euro 4, Euro 5, Euro 5+ (51) ([^E0073])
  • 2.2.1.1.3. Description of emission test bench(es), specifications and settings (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.1.4. Chassis/engine dynamometer(s) specifications (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.1.5. Inertia (reference) mass and running resistance settings for single/dual (52)  roll chassis dynamometer (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.1.6. Comprehensive report of road test results for the determination of test bench settings, including coast down times for single/dual (52)  roll chassis dynamometer (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.1.7. Applicable test type I driving schedule (ECE R40 (with/without EUDC), ECE R47, WMTC stage 1, WMTC stage 2, revised WMTC) (51) (52) :
  • 2.2.1.1.8. Description gearshift prescriptions for environmental testing (51) : …

2.2.1.2.   Test type I: requirements: tailpipe emissions after cold start

The following items specific to test type I shall be provided (51) :

  • 2.2.1.2.1. Description of tested vehicle(s) (prototype(s) or series production, hardware and software levels, VIN) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.2. Any deviations by test vehicle(s) from data provided in information document, Annex I: yes/no (51) (52) . If yes, please provide list with deviations.
  • 2.2.1.2.3. Type-approval number if not parent vehicle (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.4. Mileage(s) of test vehicle(s) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.5. Test fuel(s) used (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.6. Description of test type I measurement methods for hybrid L-category vehicles referred to in Appendix 11 to Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (51)  …
  • 2.2.1.2.7. Description of test type I measurement methods for gas-fuelled vehicles referred to in Appendix 12 to Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (51)  …
  • 2.2.1.2.8. Description of test type I measurement methods for vehicles equipped with a periodically regenerating system referred to in Appendix 13 to Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.9. Information on regeneration strategy (51) :

D (number of operating cycles between 2 cycles when regenerative phases occur) (51) : …

d (number of operating cycles required for regeneration) (51) : …

  • 2.2.1.2.10. Description of weighting of type I test results as referred to in point 6.1.1.5. of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 including equation number and weighting factors (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.11. Number of type I operating cycles between two cycles where regenerative phases occur under the conditions equivalent to type I test (Distance ‘D’ in Figure Ap13-1 in Appendix 13 to Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.12. Description of method employed to determine the number of cycles between two cycles where regenerative phases occur (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.13. Parameters to determine the level of loading required before regeneration occurs (i.e. temperature, pressure etc.) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.14. Description of method used to load system in the test procedure described in point 3.1. of Appendix 13 to Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.15. Test records according to point 7 of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.2.16. Type I test results (51) :

Table 5-1

Test type 1 results

Test Type I Test Results (TRTTIx) Test No CO THC NMHC NOx THC + NOx [^E0082] PM
TRTTI Measured x [^E0074] [^E0077] (mg/km) 1
TRTTI Measured x [^E0074] [^E0077] (mg/km) 2
TRTTI Measured x [^E0074] [^E0077] (mg/km) 3
TRTTI Measured x Mean [^E0074] [^E0077] (mg/km)
Ki [^E0074] [^E0078] [^E0080] ( no unit ) [^E0075]
Image omitted; see official source (mg/km) & (% of Lx) [^E0076]
Limit value Lx [^E0081] (mg/km)

Where applicable.

Not applicable.

Mean value calculated by adding mean values (M · Ki) calculated for THC and NOx.

Round to 2 decimal places.

Round to 4 decimal places.

Round to 0 decimal places

Set Ki = 1 in case: (a) the vehicle is not equipped with a periodically regenerating emission abatement system or; (b) the vehicle is not a hybrid electric vehicle.

Test limit x set out in Annex VI(A) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. x = 1 to 4 and refers to the numbering of the pollutant constituents in Annex VI(A), e.g. the Euro 4 limit for CO is referred to as L1, the limit for THC is referred to as L2, the limit for NOx as L3 and the limit for PM as L4.

The individual THC and NOx measurement values shall also be filled out in this list.

2.2.1.3.   Test type II requirements: tailpipe emissions at (increased idle)/free acceleration

  • 2.2.1.3.1. Details of test vehicle(s) if different from vehicle used for type I testing (51) : (items 2.1.2.1.1. to 2.1.2.1.4. where different) ([^E0083]): …
  • 2.2.1.3.2. Description of propulsion idling activation method in case of stop-start system (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.3.3. Type II test results (51) :

Table 5-2

Test type II results

Test HC (ppm) CO (% vol.) Lambda Engine speed (min-) Engine oil temperature (K) Measured & corrected value of absorption coefficient (m-1)
PI: Low idle test —
PI: High idle test —
CI — Free acceleration test / Smoke opacity test results — — — — —

2.2.1.4.   Test type III requirements: emissions of crank-case gases

  • 2.2.1.4.1. Details of test vehicle(s) if different from vehicle used for type I testing (51) : (items 2.1.2.1.1. to 2.1.2.1.4. where different) (53) : …
  • 2.2.1.4.2. Type of crank-case gas recycling system (breather system, positive crank-case ventilation system, other) (51)
  • 2.2.1.4.3. System for recycling crank-case gases (description and drawings) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.4.4. Test type III performance results (51) :
  • 2.2.1.4.5. Zero emissions from the crank-case gas system: yes/no (51) (52) :

2.2.1.5.   Type IV test requirements: evaporative emissions

2.2.1.5.1.   Evaporative emissions control system: yes/no (51)  (52)

  • 2.2.1.5.2. List of ‘golden components’ used for evaporative emission testing complete with series, part and marking number (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.5.3. Fuel permeability test result (51) : … mg/day.
  • 2.2.1.5.4. If the approved L-category vehicle complies with the evaporative emission requirements of Euro 4, the manufacturer shall indicate the SHED laboratory test type IV results TRTTIVST in the table below. The SHED test results shall indicate both mg/test and % of LTTIVST (51)
  • 2.2.1.5.5. Euro 4 evaporative emission test results (51)

Table 5-3

Euro 4 SHED test type IV results

Vehicle category SHED test limit LTTIVST: Mass of total hydrocarbons (THC) (mg/test) SHED test result TRTTIVST: Mass of total hydrocarbons (THC) (mg/test) & (% of LTTIVST)
L3e
L4e
L5e-A LTTIVST: 2 000 TRTTIVST:
L6e-A
L7e-A
  • 2.2.1.5.6. If the approved L-category vehicle complies with the evaporative emission requirements of the Euro 5 step, the manufacturer shall provide (51) :
  • 2.2.1.5.6.1. The SHED laboratory test type IV results TRTTIVST to be indicated in the applicable part of the table below. The test results shall indicate both mg/test and % of LTTIVST (51)
  • 2.2.1.5.6.2. The evaporative emissions test type IV results TRTTIVPT and TRTTIVPT to be indicated in the applicable part of the table below. The test results shall indicate both mg/m2/day and % of LTTIVPTftnk and % of LTTIVPTftbg (51)
  • 2.2.1.5.6.3. Euro 5 evaporative emission test results (51)

Table 5-4

Euro 5 SHED or permeation test type IV results

Vehicle category Permeation test (mg/m2/day) & (% of LTTIVPT) Permeation test (mg/m2/day) & (% of LTTIVPT) Mass of total Hydrocarbons (THC) in SHED test(mg/test) & (% of LTTIVST)
Fuel tank Fuel tubing Vehicle
L1e-A LTTIVPTftnk: 1 500 LTTIVPTftbg: 15 000 LTTIVST: 1 500
L1e-A TRTTIVPTftnk: TRTTIVPTftbg: TRTTIVST:
L1e-B LTTIVPTftnk: 1 500 LTTIVPTftbg: 15 000 LTTIVST: 1 500
L1e-B TRTTIVPTftnk: TRTTIVPTftbg: TRTTIVST:
L2e LTTIVPTftnk: 1 500 LTTIVPTftbg: 15 000 LTTIVST: 1 500
L2e TRTTIVPTftnk: TRTTIVPTftbg: TRTTIVST:
L3e — — LTTIVST: 1 500
L3e — — TRTTIVST:
L4e — — LTTIVST: 1 500
L4e — — TRTTIVST:
L5e-A — — LTTIVST: 1 500
L5e-A — — TRTTIVST:
L5e-B LTTIVPTftnk: 1 500 LTTIVPTftbg: 15 000 LTTIVST: 1 500
L5e-B TRTTIVPTftnk: TRTTIVPTftbg: TRTTIVST:
L6e-A — — LTTIVST: 1 500
L6e-A — — TRTTIVST:
L6e-B LTTIVPTftnk: 1 500 LTTIVPTftbg: 15 000 LTTIVST: 1 500
L6e-B TRTTIVPTftnk: TRTTIVPTftbg: TRTTIVST:
L7e-A — — LTTIVST: 1 500
L7e-A — — TRTTIVST:
L7e-B LTTIVPTftnk: 1 500 LTTIVPTftbg: 15 000 LTTTIVST: 1 500
L7e-B TRTTIVPTftnk: TRTTIVPTftbg: TRTTIVST:
L7e-C LTTIVPTftnk: 1 500 LTTIVPTftbg: 15 000 LTTIVST: 1 500
L7e-C TRTTIVPTftnk: TRTTIVPTftbg: TRTTIVST:

2.2.1.6.   Test type V requirements: durability of pollution-control devices

  • 2.2.1.6.1. Details of test vehicle(s), its powertrain and pollution-control devices explicitly documented and listed, emission test laboratory equipment and settings, if different from data reported under items 2.1.2.1.1. to 2.1.2.1.10 (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.2. Test type V carried out on: test track, on the road, on a chassis dynamometer (51)
  • 2.2.1.6.3. The test type V data outcome and the correspondent test report shall vary in relation with the chosen durability procedure set out in Article 23(3) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, established as follows (51) :

2.2.1.6.3.1.   Test type V conducted according to Article 23(3a): full mileage accumulation (51)

  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.1. Test cycle used (US EPA AMA cycle, SRC-LeCV) (51) (52) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.2. In the case of SRC-LeCV, applicable durability test cycle vehicle group, refer to Appendix 1 to Annex V to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (SRC-LeCV group No 1, 2, 3 or 4) (51) (52) :
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.3. In the case of SRC-LeCV, amount of test type V soak procedures: …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.4. In the case of US EPA AMA cycle, classification according to Appendix 2 to Annex V to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (class I, II or III) (51) (52) .
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.5. Mileage test vehicle(s) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.6. Catalyst time-at-temperature data histogram (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.6. List of maintenance and adjustments over mileage accumulation (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.7. The collection of test type I results (1 to n), ( see 2.2.1.2.16.), the calculated slopes and offsets, and the calculated test type V results shall be entered in the table below (51) .
  • 2.2.1.6.3.1.8. Table 5-5

Test type V results in case of compliance with Article 23(3a) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

Test Type V Test Results (TRTTVx) Test No Accumulated mileage (km) CO THC NMHC NOx THC + NOx [^E0085] PM
TRTTVx [^E0084] (mg/km) & (% of Lx) 1 100 km
TRTTVx [^E0084] (mg/km) & (% of Lx) 2 …
TRTTVx [^E0084] (mg/km) & (% of Lx) 3 …
TRTTVx [^E0084] [^E0087] (mg/km) & (% of Lx) N [^E0086]
Limit value Lx [^E0088]

Where applicable.

The individual THC and NOx measurement values shall also be entered in this list.

Final mileage set out in Annex VII(A) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

Round to 0 decimal places

Test limit x set out in Annex VI(A) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. x = 1 to 4 and refers to the numbering of the pollutant constituents in Annex VI(A); e.g. the Euro 4 limit for CO is referred to as L1, the limit for THC is referred to as L2, the limit for NOx as L3 and the limit for PM as L4.

  • 2.2.1.6.3.2. Test type V conducted according to Article 23(3b): partial mileage accumulation (51) .
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.1. Test cycle used (SRC-LeCV): yes/no (51) (52) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.2. Applicable SRC-LeCV durability test cycle vehicle group: refer to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (SRC-LeCV group No 1, 2, 3 or 4) (51) (52) :
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.3. Amount of SRC-LeCV soak procedures (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.4. Mileage test vehicle(s) (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.5. Applied stop criteria: yes/no (51) (52) , which: …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.6. List of ‘golden components’ complete with series, part and marking number (51) . …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.7. List of ‘new components’ complete with series, part and marking number (51) . …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.8. Catalyst time-at-temperature data histogram (51) : …
  • 2.2.1.6.3.2.9. List of maintenance and adjustments over mileage accumulation (51) . …

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