Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/785Show full title

Article 1 U.K. Approval

The efficient generator function of the 12 V motor-generator, i.e. of the i-STARS belt-driven starter-alternator, as described in the application by Valeo Electrical Systems, is approved as an innovative technology within the meaning of Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009.

Article 2 U.K. Definitions

For the purpose of this Decision efficient 12 V motor-generator means the efficient generator function of a 12 V motor-generator.

Article 3 U.K. Application for certification of CO₂ savings

1. The manufacturer may apply for certification of the CO₂ savings from one or several efficient 12 V motor-generators intended for use in conventional combustion-engine-powered M1 vehicles, provided that each motor-generator complies with the following conditions:

(a) where the mass of the efficient 12 V motor-generator does not exceed the mass of the baseline alternator of 7 kg and the efficiency of the generator function, determined in accordance with the Annex, is at least:

(i)

73,8 % for petrol-fuelled vehicles;

(ii)

73,4 % for petrol turbo-fuelled vehicles;

(iii)

74,2 % for diesel-fuelled vehicles;

or,

(b) where the mass of the 12 V motor generator exceeds the mass of the baseline alternator as specified in point (a), the extra mass is taken into account in accordance with Formula 10 set out in the Annex and meets the minimum reduction threshold of 1 g CO₂/km, specified in Article 9(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011.

The extra mass shall be verified and confirmed in the verification report to be submitted to the type approval authority together with the application for certifications.

2. An application for the certification of the savings from one or several efficient 12 V motor generators shall be accompanied by a verification report from an independent and certified body certifying that the efficient 12 V motor-generator(s) comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 1, and verifying and confirming the mass of the 12 V motor-generators.

3. The type approval authority shall reject the application for certification if it finds that the efficient 12 V motor-generator(s) do not comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 1.

Article 4 U.K. Certification of CO₂ savings

1. The reduction in CO₂ emissions from the use of the efficient 12 V motor-generators referred to in Article 2(1) shall be determined using the methodology set out in the Annex.

2. Where a manufacturer applies for the certification of the CO₂ savings from more than one efficient 12 V motor-generator in relation to one vehicle version, the type approval authority shall determine which of the motor-generators tested delivers the lowest CO₂ savings, and record the lowest value in the relevant type approval documentation. That value shall be indicated in the certificate of conformity in accordance with Article 11(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011.

Article 5 U.K. Eco-innovation code

The eco-innovation code No 22 shall be entered into the type approval documentation where reference is made to this Decision in accordance with Article 11(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011.

Article 6 U.K. Entry into force

This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 5 May 2017.

For the Commission

Miguel Arias Cañete

Member of the Commission