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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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CHAPTER VIII NEW TECHNOLOGIES OR CONCEPTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH SEPARATE DIRECTIVES
Article 29.Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units in compliance with this Directive
Article 30.Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units not in conformity with the approved type
Article 31.Sale and entry into service of parts or equipment which are capable of posing a significant risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
CHAPTER XVI DESIGNATION AND NOTIFICATION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
3. PROPULSION ENERGY CONVERTER
3.2. Internal combustion engine
3.2.6. Ignition system (spark ignition engines only)
3.2.7. Cooling system: liquid/air
3.2.12. Measures taken against air pollution
3.2.12.1.1. (Euro VI only) Device for recycling crankcase gases: yes/no (2)...
3.2.12.2.6.7. Normal operating temperature: … (K) and pressure range … (KPa)...
3.2.12.2.7.6.3. A comprehensive document describing all sensed components with the strategy...
3.2.12.2.7.7.1. As an alternative to a manufacturer reference provided in Section...
3.2.12.2.8.8. (EURO VI only) Components on-board the vehicle of the systems...
3.2.15. LPG fuelling system: yes/no
3.2.16. NG fuelling system: yes/no
3.2.17. Specific information related to gas and dual-fuel engines for heavy-duty...
9.5. Windscreen and other windows
9.9. Devices for indirect vision
9.10.2. Arrangement and identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators
9.10.6. Components influencing the behaviour of the steering mechanism in the...
9.10.7. Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of...
9.10.8 Gas used as refrigerant in the air-conditioning system: …
9.14. Space for mounting rear registration plates (give range where appropriate,...
10. LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES
11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS
13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSES AND COACHES
14. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES INTENDED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS...
15. REUSABILITY, RECYCLABILITY AND RECOVERABILITY
GENERAL DEFINITIONS, CRITERIA FOR VEHICLE CATEGORISATION, VEHICLE TYPES AND TYPES OF BODYWORK
INTRODUCTORY PART General definitions and general provisions
PART C Definitions of types of bodywork
INFORMATION DOCUMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES
1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE
3. PROPULSION ENERGY CONVERTER (k)
3.1.2. Approval number (if appropriate) including fuel identification marking: …
3.2. Internal combustion engine
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition/dual-fuel (1)
3.2.12. Measures taken against air pollution
3.2.12.1.1. (Euro VI only) Device for recycling crankcase gases: yes/no (2)...
3.2.12.2.7.7.1. As an alternative to a manufacturer reference provided in Section...
3.2.12.2.8.8. Components on-board the vehicle of the systems ensuring the correct...
3.2.17.8.1.0.2. (Euro VI only) Calibration for a specific gas composition NG-H/NG-L/NG-HL...
11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS
13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSES AND COACHES
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE NUMBERING SYSTEM
1. The EC type-approval number shall consist of four sections for...
4.1. Example of a third type-approval (which as yet no extension)...
4.2. Example of the second extension to the fourth vehicle type-approval...
4.3. Example of a whole vehicle type-approval granted to a vehicle...
4.4. Example of a national type-approval granted to a vehicle produced...
4.5. Example of the type-approval number to be stamped on the...
5. Annex VII does not apply to type-approvals granted in accordance...
3. Results of the CO2 emission, fuel/electric energy consumption, and electric...
4. Results of the tests for vehicles fitted with eco-innovation(s)
PART I COMPLETE AND COMPLETED VEHICLES
MODEL A2 — SIDE 1 COMPLETE VEHICLES TYPE-APPROVED IN SMALL SERIES
VEHICLE CATEGORY M1 (complete and completed vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)...
1. all power trains, except pure electric vehicles (if applicable)
2. pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles (if applicable)...
4. all power trains, except pure electric vehicle, under Regulation (EU)...
5. Pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles, under Regulation...
VEHICLE CATEGORY M2 (complete and completed vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)...
1. all power trains, except pure electric vehicles (if applicable)
2. pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles (if applicable)...
4. all power trains, except pure electric vehicle, under Regulation (EU)...
5. Pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles, under Regulation...
VEHICLE CATEGORY N1 (complete and completed vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)...
1. all power trains, except pure electric vehicles (if applicable)
2. pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles (if applicable)...
4. all power trains except pure electric vehicles under Regulation (EU)...
5. Pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles, under Regulation...
VEHICLE CATEGORY N2 (complete and completed vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)...
1. all power trains, except pure electric vehicles (if applicable)
2. pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles (if applicable)...
4. all power trains except pure electric vehicles under Regulation (EU)...
5. Pure electric vehicles and OVC hybrid electric vehicles, under Regulation...
MODEL C2 — SIDE 1 INCOMPLETE VEHICLES TYPE-APPROVED IN SMALL SERIES
VEHICLE CATEGORY M1 (incomplete vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)or...
49. CO2 emissions/fuel consumption/electric energy consumption (m) (r):
VEHICLE CATEGORY M2 (incomplete vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)or...
49. CO2 emissions/fuel consumption/electric energy consumption (m) (r):
VEHICLE CATEGORY N1 (incomplete vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)...
49. CO2 emissions/fuel consumption/electric energy consumption (m) (r):
VEHICLE CATEGORY N2 (incomplete vehicles)
1.2. test procedure: Type 1 (NEDC average values, WLTP highest values)...
49. CO2 emissions/fuel consumption/electric energy consumption (m) (r):
CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION PROCEDURES
NATURE OF AND PROVISIONS FOR THE EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
LIST OF EC TYPE-APPROVALS ISSUED PURSUANT TO REGULATORY ACTS
REGULATORY ACTS FOR WHICH A MANUFACTURER MAY BE DESIGNATED AS TECHNICAL SERVICE
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING MULTI-STAGE EC TYPE-APPROVAL
TIMETABLE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS DIRECTIVE IN RESPECT OF TYPE-APPROVAL
TIME-LIMITS FOR THE TRANSPOSITION OF REPEALED DIRECTIVES INTO NATIONAL LAW
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