Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

Commission statements

Re the European Parliament's Amendment No 25

In the event of negotiations with ACEA not coming to a successful conclusion, the Commission undertakes to consider the introduction of binding legislation.

Re the European Parliament's Amendment No 26

The Commission will consider the role of chemical fuel additives in reducing vehicle emissions and will consider proposing measures to ensure or promote the appropriate use of such additives.

Re point 16 of the Annex

In the context of the roadworthiness test for vehicle emissions covered by Directive 96/96/EC the Commission will consider possible improvements and will submit an appropriate proposal before the end of 1998 to improve the effectiveness of roadworthiness testing of vehicles including, inter alia, quality assurance for test results.

Re point 20 of the Annex

Annex I, point 7.1, third paragraph (Directive 70/22/EEC)

In making its proposal according to Article 3 of Directive 98/69/EC, the Commission will propose a coherent approach for durability that includes the extension of durability distance, the possible deletion of the type V test and the respective provisions for in-use compliance testing. In making this proposal, the Commission will take account of the requirements applicable in third countries.

Statement by the European Parliament and the Council

Re Article 5a (new)

The European Parliament and the Council take note of the ongoing discussions between the Commission and the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) regarding a voluntary undertaking by the industry to reduce the average CO₂ emissions from passenger vehicles. The European Parliament and the Council express the hope that the discussions produce an early and acceptable result. They welcome improvements to ACEA's draft commitment since March 1998, but stress the need to resolve ambiguities and outstanding issues at the earliest possible opportunity and in the light of the aim of reducing average passenger car fuel consumption to 120 g of CO₂/km.