MEPs consider veto of real driving emissions decision
Tue 19 January 2016
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MEPs have discussed a proposal to veto a draft decision on the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test procedure with the internal market Commissioner. The decision will be put to the vote at the next plenary session in February. The European motor industry association said that a 'tough compromise' on the issue had already been agreed last year.
The Parliament's Environment Committee has argued that MEPs should veto the draft decision saying this would undermine the enforcement of existing EU standards. Some MEPs called on the Commission to put forward a revised proposal, as well as plans for a stronger type-approval system for vehicles in the EU. Others stressed the need to put the Real Driving Emissions test procedure into effect quickly, in order to bring down emission levels.
In her concluding remarks, Commissioner Bieńkowska said that vetoing the proposed measures would only prolong today's unsatisfactory car testing regime.
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reacted to the MEPs debate with an urgent call for clarity in the situation. The Association reiterated that it fully agrees with the need for emissions to more closely reflect real-world conditions and said that it had been contributing constructively to the efforts of the European Commission and member states to develop a robust RDE test. ACEA claimed that a 'tough compromise' has already been agreed on RDE.
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