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UNECE to align heavy-duty vehicle engine emissions requirements with Euro VI

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The UNECE Working Party on Pollution and Energy has approved a proposal to align the requirements on emissions from heavy-duty vehicle engines to the Euro VI legislation (EC Regulations 595/2009 and 582/2011), which enter into force in the European Union (EU) in January 2013. 29) in June 2012 for its final adoption.

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CEN and ETSI deliver first set of standards for Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) in Europe

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During 2013, ETSI and CEN finalized the work related to the Release 1 standardization package. This was followed in 2009 by a request ( Mandate M/453 ) to the European standardization organizations to develop harmonized standards for ITS implementation, in particular regarding cooperative systems.

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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In response to a request from Froman to identify the standardization priorities for 2013 and how government can help, participants agreed that the priority areas discussed at the meeting will continue to be the focus of attention next year. This body works to develop global technical regulations for the industry.

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