Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153Show full title

3. DETERMINATION OF NEDC CO₂ EMISSION AND FUEL CONSUMPTION VALUES FOR VEHICLE H AND L U.K.

3.1. Determination of NEDC CO₂ reference values, phase-specific values and fuel consumption values for vehicle H and L U.K.

The type-approval authority shall ensure that the NEDC CO₂ reference value for the respective vehicle H and, where applicable, vehicle L of a WLTP interpolation family as well as the phase-specific values and the fuel consumption is determined in accordance with points 3.1.2 and 3.1.3.

[F1 Where the difference between vehicle H and vehicle L is due only to a difference in optional equipment (i.e. MRO, bodyshape and road load coefficients are the same) the NEDC CO ₂ reference value shall be determined for vehicle H only.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1231 of 6 June 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 setting out a methodology for determining the correlation parameters necessary for reflecting the change in the regulatory test procedure for the purpose of clarifying procedural elements and amending Regulation (EU) No 1014/2010 (Text with EEA relevance).

[F1 3.1.1. Correlation tool input and output U.K.

3.1.1.1. Original correlation output report U.K.

The type approval authority or designated technical service shall ensure that the input data file for the correlation tool is complete. Following a completed test run on the correlation tool, an original correlation output report shall be issued and attributed with a hash code. The report shall include the following sub-files:

(a)

[F2 . . . . .]

(b)

the output data resulting from the execution of the simulation;

(c)

the summary file, including

(i)

[F3 the interpolation family identification number;]

(ii)

the delta between the manufacturer declared CO ₂ value and the value resulting from the correlation tool (CO ₂ combined);

(iii)

[F4 the input data as specified in point 2.4.]

[F5 The summary file referred to in point (c) shall be encrypted to ensure confidentiality.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2043 of 18 December 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 to clarify the WLTP test conditions and provide for the monitoring of type approval data (Text with EEA relevance).

F3 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1002 of 16 July 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 to clarify and simplify the correlation procedure and to adapt it to changes to Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (Text with EEA relevance).

F4 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2043 of 18 December 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 to clarify the WLTP test conditions and provide for the monitoring of type approval data (Text with EEA relevance).

F5 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2043 of 18 December 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 to clarify the WLTP test conditions and provide for the monitoring of type approval data (Text with EEA relevance).

[F4 3.1.1.2. Complete correlation file U.K.

Where the original correlation output report has been issued in accordance with point 3.1.1.1., the type approval authority, or where applicable the designated technical service shall upload the summary file referred to in point 3.1.1.1.(c) to a Commission server from which a reply is returned to the sender (with the relevant services of the Commission in copy), including a randomly generated integer number between 0 and 99, a hash code of the summary file unequivocally linking that number to the original output report digitally signed by the Commission server.

A complete correlation file shall be created by the type approval authority, or where applicable the designated technical service, which shall include the original correlation output report referred to in point 3.1.1.1. and the reply from the Commission server. The file shall be maintained by the type approval authority as a test report in accordance with Annex VIII of Directive 2007/46/EC.]

3.1.2. NEDC CO ₂ reference value for vehicle H U.K.

The correlation tool shall be used to execute the simulated NEDC test of vehicle H using the relevant input data referred to in point 2.4.

The NEDC CO ₂ reference value for vehicle H shall be determined as follows:

CO _{2, H} = NEDC CO _{2, C,H} · K _i,H

Where,

CO _{2, H}

is the NEDC CO ₂ reference value for vehicle H;

NEDC CO _{2, C,H}

is the correlation tool simulated combined NEDC CO ₂ result for vehicle H;

K _i,H

is the value determined in accordance with appendix 1 to Sub-Annex 6 to Annex XXI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 for vehicle H.

In addition to the NEDC CO ₂ reference value, the correlation tool shall also provide the phase-specific CO ₂ values for vehicle H.

3.1.3. NEDC CO ₂ reference value for vehicle L U.K.

Where applicable, the simulated NEDC test of vehicle L shall be performed using the correlation tool and the relevant input data referred to in point 2.4.

The NEDC CO ₂ reference value for vehicle L shall be determined as follows:

CO _{2, L} = NEDC CO _2,C,L · K _i,L

Where,

CO _{2, L}

is the NEDC CO ₂ reference value for vehicle L;

NEDC CO _2,C,L

is the correlation tool simulated combined NEDC CO ₂ result for vehicle L;

K _i,L

is the value determined in accordance with appendix 1 to Sub-Annex 6 to Annex XXI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 for vehicle L.

In addition to the NEDC CO ₂ reference value, the correlation tool shall also provide the phase-specific CO ₂ values for vehicle L.]

3.2. Interpretation of the NEDC CO₂ reference values determined for vehicle H and L U.K.

For each WLTP interpolation family, the manufacturer shall declare the NEDC CO₂ mass emissions combined value for vehicle H, and, where applicable, vehicle L, to the approval authority. The type-approval authority shall ensure that the NEDC CO₂ reference values for vehicle H and, where applicable, vehicle L are determined in accordance with point 3.1.2 and 3.1.3, and that the reference values for the respective vehicle is interpreted in accordance with points 3.2.1 to 3.2.5.

3.2.1. The NEDC CO₂ value for test vehicle H or L to be used for the purpose of the calculations set out in point 4 shall be the manufacturer-declared value, if the NEDC CO₂ reference value does not exceed that value by more than 4 per cent. The reference value may be lower without any limitation. U.K.

3.2.2. If the NEDC CO₂ reference value exceeds the manufacturer-declared value by more than 4 per cent, the reference value may be used for the purpose of the calculations set out in point 4 for test vehicle H or L, or the manufacturer may request that a physical measurement is performed under the responsibility of the type-approval authority in accordance with the procedure referred to in Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, taking into account the precisions specified in point 2 of this Annex. U.K.

3.2.3. If the physical measurement referred to in point 3.2.2, amplified by the Ki-factor, does not exceed the manufacturer-declared value by more than 4 per cent, the declared value shall be used for the purpose of the calculations set out in point 4. U.K.

3.2.4. If the physical measurement, amplified by the Ki-factor, exceeds the manufacturer-declared value by more than 4 per cent, another physical measurement of the same vehicle shall be performed and the results shall be amplified by the Ki-factor. If the average of those two measurements does not exceed the declared value by more than 4 per cent, the declared value shall be used for the purpose of the calculations set out in point 4. U.K.

3.2.5. If the average of the two measurements referred to in point 3.2.4 exceeds the manufacturer-declared value by more than 4 per cent, a third measurement shall be performed and the results shall be amplified by the Ki-factor. The average of the three measurements shall be used for the purpose of the calculations set out in point 4. U.K.

[F1 3.2.6. Where the randomly generated number referred to in point 3.1.1.2 is in the range of 90 to 99 the vehicle shall be selected for one physical measurement in accordance with the procedure referred to in Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, taking into account the precisions set out in section 2 of this Annex. The test results shall be documented in accordance with Annex VIII to Directive 2007/46/EC. U.K.

Where the NEDC CO ₂ value for both vehicles H and L is determined in accordance with point 3.2.1, the vehicle configuration selected for physical measurement shall be vehicle L, if the random number is in the range 90 to 94, and vehicle H, if the random number is in the range 95 to 99.

Where the NEDC CO ₂ value is determined in accordance with point 3.2.1 for only one of the vehicles H or L in the interpolation family, that vehicle shall be selected for one physical measurement if the random number is in the range 90 to 99.

Where the NEDC CO ₂ values are not determined in accordance with point 3.2.1, but both vehicle H and L are physically tested, the random number shall be disregarded.]

3.2.7. Notwithstanding point 3.2.6, a type-approval authority shall, where applicable, based on a proposal by a technical service, in those cases where the NEDC CO₂ value is determined in accordance with point 3.2.1, request that a vehicle undergoes one physical measurement where, based on their independent expertise, there are justified reasons to consider that the declared NEDC CO₂ value is too low in relation to a measured NEDC CO₂ value. The test results shall be documented in accordance with Annex VIII to Directive 2007/46/EC. U.K.

3.2.8. Where a physical test is performed in accordance with point 3.2.6 or point 3.2.7, the type-approval authority shall for each WLTP interpolation family record the relative deviation (De) between the measured value and the manufacturer-declared value determined as follows: U.K.

Where:

RTr

is the random test result, amplified by the Ki-factor;

DV

is the manufacturer-declared value.

[F1 The De factor shall be calculated with three decimals and shall be recorded in the type approval certificate and in the certificate of conformity.]

Where the type-approval authority finds that the physical test results do not confirm the input data provided by the manufacturer and, in particular, the data referred to in points 20, 22 and 44 of Table 1 in point 2.4, a verification factor shall be set to 1 and be recorded in the type-approval certificate and in the certificate of conformity. Where the input data is confirmed or where the error in the input data is not to the benefit of the manufacturer the verification factor shall be set to 0.

3.3. Calculation of the NEDC phase-specific CO₂ values and fuel consumption values for vehicle H and L U.K.

The type-approval authority or, where applicable, the technical service shall determine the NEDC phase-specific values and the fuel consumption values for vehicle H and L in accordance with points 3.3.1 to 3.3.4.

[F1 3.3.1. Calculation of the NEDC phase-specific CO ₂ values for vehicle H U.K.

The NEDC phase-specific values for vehicle H shall be calculated as follows:

NEDC CO _{2, p,H} = NEDC CO _{2, p,H,c} · CO _{2, AF,H}

Where:

p

is the NEDC phase ‘ UDC ’ or ‘ EUDC ’ ;

NEDC CO _2,p,H,c

is the correlation tool simulated NEDC CO ₂ value for the phase p referred to in point 3.1.2 or, where applicable, the physical measurement result as referred to in point 3.2.2;

NEDC CO _2,p,H

is the NEDC phase-specific value for vehicle H of the applicable phase p, gCO ₂ /km;

CO _2,AF,H

is the adjustment factor for vehicle H calculated by the ratio between the NEDC CO ₂ value determined in accordance with point 3.2 and the correlation tool simulated NEDC test result referred to in point 3.1.2 or, where applicable, the physical measurement result.

3.3.2. Calculation of the NEDC phase-specific CO ₂ values for vehicle L U.K.

The NEDC phase-specific values for vehicle L shall be calculated as follows:

NEDC CO _{2, p,L} = NEDC CO _{2, p,L,c} · CO _{2, AF,L}

Where:

p

is the NEDC phase ‘ UDC ’ or ‘ EUDC ’ ;

NEDC CO _2,p,L,c

is the correlation tool simulated NEDC CO ₂ value for the phase p referred to in point 3.1.2 or, where applicable, the physical measurement result as referred to in point 3.2.2;

NEDC CO _2,p,L

is the NEDC phase-specific value for vehicle L of the applicable phase p, gCO ₂ /km;

CO _2,AF,L

is the adjustment factor for vehicle L calculated by the ratio between the NEDC CO ₂ value determined in accordance with point 3.2 and the correlation tool simulated NEDC test result referred to in point 3.1.2 or, where applicable, the physical measurement result.

3.3.3. Calculation of the NEDC fuel consumption for vehicle H and L U.K.

3.3.3.1. Calculation of the NEDC fuel consumption (combined) U.K.

The NEDC fuel consumption (combined) for vehicles H and L shall be calculated using the combined NEDC CO ₂ emissions determined in accordance with point 3.2 and the provisions set out in Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008. The emissions of other pollutants relevant to the fuel consumption calculation (hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide) shall be considered equal to 0 (zero) g/km.

3.3.3.2. Calculation of the NEDC phase-specific fuel consumption U.K.

The NEDC phase-specific fuel consumption for vehicles H and L shall be calculated using the phase-specific NEDC CO ₂ emissions determined in accordance with point 3.3 and the provisions set out in Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008. The emissions of other pollutants relevant to the fuel consumption calculation (hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide) shall be considered equal to 0 (zero) g/km.]

F6 3.3.4. Calculation of the NEDC fuel consumption for vehicle L U.K.

F6 3.3.4.1. Calculation of the NEDC fuel consumption (combined) for vehicle L U.K.

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F6 3.3.4.2. Calculation of the NEDC phase-specific fuel consumption for vehicle L U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F6 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1002 of 16 July 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 to clarify and simplify the correlation procedure and to adapt it to changes to Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (Text with EEA relevance).