Summary
The European Parliament recommends stricter controls on vehicle emissions following an investigation into measurement discrepancies. It calls for better real-world testing and stronger enforcement to protect public health. 10 04.04.2017
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health
industry
transport
environment
public administration
Key points
- Implement real-world driving emissions testing to bridge the gap between laboratory results and actual road performance.
- Combat the use of illegal software designed to cheat emissions tests by introducing unpredictability into testing protocols.
- Strengthen market surveillance and EU-wide oversight of the vehicle type-approval process.
- Introduce stricter and more effective penalties, including administrative fines and vehicle recalls, for manufacturers who violate rules.
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