One Vehicle, Different Rules: Global vs Regional Type Approval
A vehicle can satisfy demanding safety, emissions and performance requirements in one market and still be unable to enter another […]
A vehicle can satisfy demanding safety, emissions and performance requirements in one market and still be unable to enter another […]
Electric-vehicle homologation is entering a new phase. It is no longer sufficient to demonstrate how far a vehicle can travel
Vehicle homologation has traditionally depended on certificates, test reports, approval documentation and technical files created when a vehicle type enters
For decades, vehicle emissions regulation concentrated primarily on what came out of the exhaust. Euro 7 changes that perspective by
The modern vehicle is no longer defined only by its mechanical systems. Connectivity, software, electronic control units, cloud services, mobile
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems have moved from optional convenience features to increasingly sophisticated vehicle-control technologies. Modern systems can combine steering,
The electric-vehicle battery is no longer simply a component that must demonstrate electrical and crash safety before a vehicle receives
Traditional vehicle homologation was built around a relatively stable product. A vehicle was designed, tested, approved, manufactured and placed on
For decades, vehicle emissions homologation focused primarily on what came out of the exhaust during a defined test. Euro 7
Vehicle homologation was built around a familiar principle: test the vehicle, verify its systems, demonstrate compliance and approve the type.