Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle’s emissions standard

But what do these regulations mean, how do they effect you and what rating does your car have? Read on to find out more.

While emissions regulations date back to 1970, the very first EU-wide standard – known as Euro one – was introduced in 1992.

Catalytic converters became compulsory on fresh cars sold in the UK as Europe wised up to the need to reduce tailpipe emissions. This effectively standardised fuel injection on fresh cars.

Since then, we have passed through a series of Euro emissions standards, leading to the current Euro 6, introduced in September two thousand fourteen for fresh type approvals and September two thousand fifteen for all vehicle sales and registrations.

The regulations – which are designed to become more stringent over time – define acceptable thresholds for harass emissions of fresh light duty vehicles sold in EU and EEA (European Economic Area) member states.

Why do we have them?

According to the EU, «the air pollutant emissions from transport are a significant contribution to the overall state of air quality in Europe», with industry and power generation being the other major sources.

The aim of Euro emissions standards is to reduce the levels of harmful harass emissions, chiefly:

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Hydrocarbons (HC)
• Particulate matter (PM)

These standards are having a positive effect, with the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), claiming: «It would take fifty fresh cars today to produce the same amount of pollutant emissions as one vehicle built in the 1970s.»

The SMMT has quoted the following figures in support:

• Carbon monoxide (CO): petrol down 63%, diesel down 82% since 1993
• Hydrocarbons (HC): petrol down 50% since 2001
• Nitrogen oxide (NOx): down 84% since 2001
• Particulate matter (PM): diesel down 96% since 1993

Because petrol and diesel engines produce different types of emissions they are subject to different standards.

Diesel, for example, produce more particulate matter – or soot – leading to the introduction of diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

The EU has pointed out, however, that NOx emissions from road transport «have not been diminished as much as expected. Since emissions in real-life driving conditions are often higher than those measured during the approval test (in particular for diesel vehicles)».

As the UK government pointed out in December 2016, road transport still accounted for 34% of UK NOx emissions in 2015. The rate of reduction in atmospheric NOx has slowed down due to the enlargened contribution from diesel vehicles.

Over the same time, average fresh car CO2 emissions have more than halved, going some way to meeting the target average of 95g/km by 2020. CO2 emissions are linked to climate switch and subject to different regulations.

Why is it significant to know your car’s emission standard?

The Government’s air quality plan – which was announced in July and included banning the sale of fresh petrol and diesel cars by two thousand forty – stated that: «local act is needed to achieve improvements in air quality».

This ‘local activity’ is referring to targeting the areas where air quality is the poorest – such as built-up areas in towns and cities.

This in effect means that certain local authorities will need to produce plans to reduce harmful emissions through clean air zones, with a chance that some will include either charges to inject an area, or confinements of certain vehicles injecting these zones at certain times of the day.

Those vehicles affected are likely to be higher polluting and will almost certainly be based on the vehicles` Euro emissions standard, much like with Crit’Air stickers which are being introduced in France.

At present, Government policy encourages drivers to switch to fresh zero emission vehicles through the Vehicle Excise Duty rates, where the annual rate is zero assuming they have a list price under £40,000. Plug-in grant schemes also incentivise drivers to purchase other ultra-low emission vehicles.

Driving to France?

Knowing your car’s emissions standard is more significant than ever now, as different cities around Europe are beginning to impose charges for higher emitting vehicles. These vehicles are identified when they come in specific cities by a colour-coded sticker which is based on your car’s Euro emissions standard.

The system is presently active in some cities in France, and if you are caught injecting a city without one of the stickers – or drive a vehicle which is banned on a particular day – you could face a fine. To find out more, including how to apply for a sticker, visit our clean air certificates page.

Importantly, if you drive a pre-1992 car that doesn’t meet any Euro emissions standard (dual check with your manufacturer if you’re not sure), you’re vehicle will not be permitted to come in those zones during times when limitations are in place.

What’s my car`s Euro emissions standard?

The table below, reproduced from that developed by the European Commission, shows the different Euro categories that apply to fresh vehicle models approved after a specific date. Every car sold up to a year after the dates below should conform to the suitable standards, but do check with your manufacturer directly if you’re not sure

If your vehicle is older than any dates listed below, it won’t be classed as even a Euro one – meaning certain cities may charge or ban you from driving in them at certain times.

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle – s emissions standard, RAC Drive

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle’s emissions standard

But what do these regulations mean, how do they effect you and what rating does your car have? Read on to find out more.

While emissions regulations date back to 1970, the very first EU-wide standard – known as Euro one – was introduced in 1992.

Catalytic converters became compulsory on fresh cars sold in the UK as Europe wised up to the need to reduce tailpipe emissions. This effectively standardised fuel injection on fresh cars.

Since then, we have passed through a series of Euro emissions standards, leading to the current Euro 6, introduced in September two thousand fourteen for fresh type approvals and September two thousand fifteen for all vehicle sales and registrations.

The regulations – which are designed to become more stringent over time – define acceptable thresholds for harass emissions of fresh light duty vehicles sold in EU and EEA (European Economic Area) member states.

Why do we have them?

According to the EU, «the air pollutant emissions from transport are a significant contribution to the overall state of air quality in Europe», with industry and power generation being the other major sources.

The aim of Euro emissions standards is to reduce the levels of harmful harass emissions, chiefly:

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Hydrocarbons (HC)
• Particulate matter (PM)

These standards are having a positive effect, with the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), claiming: «It would take fifty fresh cars today to produce the same amount of pollutant emissions as one vehicle built in the 1970s.»

The SMMT has quoted the following figures in support:

• Carbon monoxide (CO): petrol down 63%, diesel down 82% since 1993
• Hydrocarbons (HC): petrol down 50% since 2001
• Nitrogen oxide (NOx): down 84% since 2001
• Particulate matter (PM): diesel down 96% since 1993

Because petrol and diesel engines produce different types of emissions they are subject to different standards.

Diesel, for example, produce more particulate matter – or soot – leading to the introduction of diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

The EU has pointed out, however, that NOx emissions from road transport «have not been diminished as much as expected. Since emissions in real-life driving conditions are often higher than those measured during the approval test (in particular for diesel vehicles)».

As the UK government pointed out in December 2016, road transport still accounted for 34% of UK NOx emissions in 2015. The rate of reduction in atmospheric NOx has slowed down due to the enhanced contribution from diesel vehicles.

Over the same time, average fresh car CO2 emissions have more than halved, going some way to meeting the target average of 95g/km by 2020. CO2 emissions are linked to climate switch and subject to different regulations.

Why is it significant to know your car’s emission standard?

The Government’s air quality plan – which was announced in July and included banning the sale of fresh petrol and diesel cars by two thousand forty – stated that: «local activity is needed to achieve improvements in air quality».

This ‘local activity’ is referring to targeting the areas where air quality is the poorest – such as built-up areas in towns and cities.

This in effect means that certain local authorities will need to produce plans to reduce harmful emissions through clean air zones, with a chance that some will include either charges to inject an area, or confinements of certain vehicles coming in these zones at certain times of the day.

Those vehicles affected are likely to be higher polluting and will almost certainly be based on the vehicles` Euro emissions standard, much like with Crit’Air stickers which are being introduced in France.

At present, Government policy encourages drivers to switch to fresh zero emission vehicles through the Vehicle Excise Duty rates, where the annual rate is zero assuming they have a list price under £40,000. Plug-in grant schemes also incentivise drivers to purchase other ultra-low emission vehicles.

Driving to France?

Knowing your car’s emissions standard is more significant than ever now, as different cities around Europe are beginning to impose charges for higher emitting vehicles. These vehicles are identified when they come in specific cities by a colour-coded sticker which is based on your car’s Euro emissions standard.

The system is presently active in some cities in France, and if you are caught coming in a city without one of the stickers – or drive a vehicle which is banned on a particular day – you could face a fine. To find out more, including how to apply for a sticker, visit our clean air certificates page.

Importantly, if you drive a pre-1992 car that doesn’t meet any Euro emissions standard (dual check with your manufacturer if you’re not sure), you’re vehicle will not be permitted to come in those zones during times when limitations are in place.

What’s my car`s Euro emissions standard?

The table below, reproduced from that developed by the European Commission, shows the different Euro categories that apply to fresh vehicle models approved after a specific date. Every car sold up to a year after the dates below should conform to the suitable standards, but do check with your manufacturer directly if you’re not sure

If your vehicle is older than any dates listed below, it won’t be classed as even a Euro one – meaning certain cities may charge or ban you from driving in them at certain times.

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle – s emissions standard, RAC Drive

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle’s emissions standard

But what do these regulations mean, how do they effect you and what rating does your car have? Read on to find out more.

While emissions regulations date back to 1970, the very first EU-wide standard – known as Euro one – was introduced in 1992.

Catalytic converters became compulsory on fresh cars sold in the UK as Europe wised up to the need to reduce tailpipe emissions. This effectively standardised fuel injection on fresh cars.

Since then, we have passed through a series of Euro emissions standards, leading to the current Euro 6, introduced in September two thousand fourteen for fresh type approvals and September two thousand fifteen for all vehicle sales and registrations.

The regulations – which are designed to become more stringent over time – define acceptable thresholds for harass emissions of fresh light duty vehicles sold in EU and EEA (European Economic Area) member states.

Why do we have them?

According to the EU, «the air pollutant emissions from transport are a significant contribution to the overall state of air quality in Europe», with industry and power generation being the other major sources.

The aim of Euro emissions standards is to reduce the levels of harmful harass emissions, chiefly:

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Hydrocarbons (HC)
• Particulate matter (PM)

These standards are having a positive effect, with the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), claiming: «It would take fifty fresh cars today to produce the same amount of pollutant emissions as one vehicle built in the 1970s.»

The SMMT has quoted the following figures in support:

• Carbon monoxide (CO): petrol down 63%, diesel down 82% since 1993
• Hydrocarbons (HC): petrol down 50% since 2001
• Nitrogen oxide (NOx): down 84% since 2001
• Particulate matter (PM): diesel down 96% since 1993

Because petrol and diesel engines produce different types of emissions they are subject to different standards.

Diesel, for example, produce more particulate matter – or soot – leading to the introduction of diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

The EU has pointed out, however, that NOx emissions from road transport «have not been diminished as much as expected. Since emissions in real-life driving conditions are often higher than those measured during the approval test (in particular for diesel vehicles)».

As the UK government pointed out in December 2016, road transport still accounted for 34% of UK NOx emissions in 2015. The rate of reduction in atmospheric NOx has slowed down due to the enhanced contribution from diesel vehicles.

Over the same time, average fresh car CO2 emissions have more than halved, going some way to meeting the target average of 95g/km by 2020. CO2 emissions are linked to climate switch and subject to different regulations.

Why is it significant to know your car’s emission standard?

The Government’s air quality plan – which was announced in July and included banning the sale of fresh petrol and diesel cars by two thousand forty – stated that: «local activity is needed to achieve improvements in air quality».

This ‘local act’ is referring to targeting the areas where air quality is the poorest – such as built-up areas in towns and cities.

This in effect means that certain local authorities will need to produce plans to reduce harmful emissions through clean air zones, with a chance that some will include either charges to inject an area, or confinements of certain vehicles coming in these zones at certain times of the day.

Those vehicles affected are likely to be higher polluting and will almost certainly be based on the vehicles` Euro emissions standard, much like with Crit’Air stickers which are being introduced in France.

At present, Government policy encourages drivers to switch to fresh zero emission vehicles through the Vehicle Excise Duty rates, where the annual rate is zero assuming they have a list price under £40,000. Plug-in grant schemes also incentivise drivers to purchase other ultra-low emission vehicles.

Driving to France?

Knowing your car’s emissions standard is more significant than ever now, as different cities around Europe are beginning to impose charges for higher emitting vehicles. These vehicles are identified when they inject specific cities by a colour-coded sticker which is based on your car’s Euro emissions standard.

The system is presently active in some cities in France, and if you are caught injecting a city without one of the stickers – or drive a vehicle which is banned on a particular day – you could face a fine. To find out more, including how to apply for a sticker, visit our clean air certificates page.

Importantly, if you drive a pre-1992 car that doesn’t meet any Euro emissions standard (dual check with your manufacturer if you’re not sure), you’re vehicle will not be permitted to inject those zones during times when confinements are in place.

What’s my car`s Euro emissions standard?

The table below, reproduced from that developed by the European Commission, shows the different Euro categories that apply to fresh vehicle models approved after a specific date. Every car sold up to a year after the dates below should conform to the suitable standards, but do check with your manufacturer directly if you’re not sure

If your vehicle is older than any dates listed below, it won’t be classed as even a Euro one – meaning certain cities may charge or ban you from driving in them at certain times.

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle – s emissions standard, RAC Drive

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle’s emissions standard

But what do these regulations mean, how do they effect you and what rating does your car have? Read on to find out more.

While emissions regulations date back to 1970, the very first EU-wide standard – known as Euro one – was introduced in 1992.

Catalytic converters became compulsory on fresh cars sold in the UK as Europe wised up to the need to reduce tailpipe emissions. This effectively standardised fuel injection on fresh cars.

Since then, we have passed through a series of Euro emissions standards, leading to the current Euro 6, introduced in September two thousand fourteen for fresh type approvals and September two thousand fifteen for all vehicle sales and registrations.

The regulations – which are designed to become more stringent over time – define acceptable thresholds for harass emissions of fresh light duty vehicles sold in EU and EEA (European Economic Area) member states.

Why do we have them?

According to the EU, «the air pollutant emissions from transport are a significant contribution to the overall state of air quality in Europe», with industry and power generation being the other major sources.

The aim of Euro emissions standards is to reduce the levels of harmful harass emissions, chiefly:

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Hydrocarbons (HC)
• Particulate matter (PM)

These standards are having a positive effect, with the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), claiming: «It would take fifty fresh cars today to produce the same amount of pollutant emissions as one vehicle built in the 1970s.»

The SMMT has quoted the following figures in support:

• Carbon monoxide (CO): petrol down 63%, diesel down 82% since 1993
• Hydrocarbons (HC): petrol down 50% since 2001
• Nitrogen oxide (NOx): down 84% since 2001
• Particulate matter (PM): diesel down 96% since 1993

Because petrol and diesel engines produce different types of emissions they are subject to different standards.

Diesel, for example, produce more particulate matter – or soot – leading to the introduction of diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

The EU has pointed out, however, that NOx emissions from road transport «have not been diminished as much as expected. Since emissions in real-life driving conditions are often higher than those measured during the approval test (in particular for diesel vehicles)».

As the UK government pointed out in December 2016, road transport still accounted for 34% of UK NOx emissions in 2015. The rate of reduction in atmospheric NOx has slowed down due to the enhanced contribution from diesel vehicles.

Over the same time, average fresh car CO2 emissions have more than halved, going some way to meeting the target average of 95g/km by 2020. CO2 emissions are linked to climate switch and subject to different regulations.

Why is it significant to know your car’s emission standard?

The Government’s air quality plan – which was announced in July and included banning the sale of fresh petrol and diesel cars by two thousand forty – stated that: «local act is needed to achieve improvements in air quality».

This ‘local activity’ is referring to targeting the areas where air quality is the poorest – such as built-up areas in towns and cities.

This in effect means that certain local authorities will need to produce plans to reduce harmful emissions through clean air zones, with a chance that some will include either charges to come in an area, or limitations of certain vehicles coming in these zones at certain times of the day.

Those vehicles affected are likely to be higher polluting and will almost certainly be based on the vehicles` Euro emissions standard, much like with Crit’Air stickers which are being introduced in France.

At present, Government policy encourages drivers to switch to fresh zero emission vehicles through the Vehicle Excise Duty rates, where the annual rate is zero assuming they have a list price under £40,000. Plug-in grant schemes also incentivise drivers to purchase other ultra-low emission vehicles.

Driving to France?

Knowing your car’s emissions standard is more significant than ever now, as different cities around Europe are beginning to impose charges for higher emitting vehicles. These vehicles are identified when they inject specific cities by a colour-coded sticker which is based on your car’s Euro emissions standard.

The system is presently active in some cities in France, and if you are caught coming in a city without one of the stickers – or drive a vehicle which is banned on a particular day – you could face a fine. To find out more, including how to apply for a sticker, visit our clean air certificates page.

Importantly, if you drive a pre-1992 car that doesn’t meet any Euro emissions standard (dual check with your manufacturer if you’re not sure), you’re vehicle will not be permitted to inject those zones during times when limitations are in place.

What’s my car`s Euro emissions standard?

The table below, reproduced from that developed by the European Commission, shows the different Euro categories that apply to fresh vehicle models approved after a specific date. Every car sold up to a year after the dates below should conform to the suitable standards, but do check with your manufacturer directly if you’re not sure

If your vehicle is older than any dates listed below, it won’t be classed as even a Euro one – meaning certain cities may charge or ban you from driving in them at certain times.

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle – s emissions standard, RAC Drive

Euro one to Euro six – find out your vehicle’s emissions standard

But what do these regulations mean, how do they effect you and what rating does your car have? Read on to find out more.

While emissions regulations date back to 1970, the very first EU-wide standard – known as Euro one – was introduced in 1992.

Catalytic converters became compulsory on fresh cars sold in the UK as Europe wised up to the need to reduce tailpipe emissions. This effectively standardised fuel injection on fresh cars.

Since then, we have passed through a series of Euro emissions standards, leading to the current Euro 6, introduced in September two thousand fourteen for fresh type approvals and September two thousand fifteen for all vehicle sales and registrations.

The regulations – which are designed to become more stringent over time – define acceptable thresholds for harass emissions of fresh light duty vehicles sold in EU and EEA (European Economic Area) member states.

Why do we have them?

According to the EU, «the air pollutant emissions from transport are a significant contribution to the overall state of air quality in Europe», with industry and power generation being the other major sources.

The aim of Euro emissions standards is to reduce the levels of harmful harass emissions, chiefly:

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Hydrocarbons (HC)
• Particulate matter (PM)

These standards are having a positive effect, with the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), claiming: «It would take fifty fresh cars today to produce the same amount of pollutant emissions as one vehicle built in the 1970s.»

The SMMT has quoted the following figures in support:

• Carbon monoxide (CO): petrol down 63%, diesel down 82% since 1993
• Hydrocarbons (HC): petrol down 50% since 2001
• Nitrogen oxide (NOx): down 84% since 2001
• Particulate matter (PM): diesel down 96% since 1993

Because petrol and diesel engines produce different types of emissions they are subject to different standards.

Diesel, for example, produce more particulate matter – or soot – leading to the introduction of diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

The EU has pointed out, however, that NOx emissions from road transport «have not been diminished as much as expected. Since emissions in real-life driving conditions are often higher than those measured during the approval test (in particular for diesel vehicles)».

As the UK government pointed out in December 2016, road transport still accounted for 34% of UK NOx emissions in 2015. The rate of reduction in atmospheric NOx has slowed down due to the enlargened contribution from diesel vehicles.

Over the same time, average fresh car CO2 emissions have more than halved, going some way to meeting the target average of 95g/km by 2020. CO2 emissions are linked to climate switch and subject to different regulations.

Why is it significant to know your car’s emission standard?

The Government’s air quality plan – which was announced in July and included banning the sale of fresh petrol and diesel cars by two thousand forty – stated that: «local act is needed to achieve improvements in air quality».

This ‘local activity’ is referring to targeting the areas where air quality is the poorest – such as built-up areas in towns and cities.

This in effect means that certain local authorities will need to produce plans to reduce harmful emissions through clean air zones, with a chance that some will include either charges to come in an area, or limitations of certain vehicles coming in these zones at certain times of the day.

Those vehicles affected are likely to be higher polluting and will almost certainly be based on the vehicles` Euro emissions standard, much like with Crit’Air stickers which are being introduced in France.

At present, Government policy encourages drivers to switch to fresh zero emission vehicles through the Vehicle Excise Duty rates, where the annual rate is zero assuming they have a list price under £40,000. Plug-in grant schemes also incentivise drivers to purchase other ultra-low emission vehicles.

Driving to France?

Knowing your car’s emissions standard is more significant than ever now, as different cities around Europe are beginning to impose charges for higher emitting vehicles. These vehicles are identified when they inject specific cities by a colour-coded sticker which is based on your car’s Euro emissions standard.

The system is presently active in some cities in France, and if you are caught injecting a city without one of the stickers – or drive a vehicle which is banned on a particular day – you could face a fine. To find out more, including how to apply for a sticker, visit our clean air certificates page.

Importantly, if you drive a pre-1992 car that doesn’t meet any Euro emissions standard (dual check with your manufacturer if you’re not sure), you’re vehicle will not be permitted to inject those zones during times when confinements are in place.

What’s my car`s Euro emissions standard?

The table below, reproduced from that developed by the European Commission, shows the different Euro categories that apply to fresh vehicle models approved after a specific date. Every car sold up to a year after the dates below should conform to the suitable standards, but do check with your manufacturer directly if you’re not sure

If your vehicle is older than any dates listed below, it won’t be classed as even a Euro one – meaning certain cities may charge or ban you from driving in them at certain times.

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