Regulations
China Stage 4 Fuel Consumption Standard for Light Commercial Vehicles
Based on the ICCT Policy Update, October 2024
Timing
- Jan 1, 2026, for new type-approvals
- Feb 1, 2028, for all new vehicles
- CAFC phases in from 2026 to 2030
Changes from Stage 3 to Stage 4
- Test cycle changes from NEDC à WLTC
- Now includes NEVs and vehicles powered by gas/alcohol
- Compliance flexibilities
- Off-cycle credits
- NEV multipliers (phased out after 2030): 1.4 for BEV, PHEV, FCEV, and 1.2 for “energy-saving vehicle”
- Vehicle classes updated :
- Weight-based linear regression for determining fuel consumption limits instead of the prior weight-class basis – This will potentially prevent the loophole of lenient requirements by slightly increasing vehicle weight
- Reference weight switched from curb mass to test mass (Test mass = Ref. mass + Optional equipment + representative vehicle load)
IRENA Renewable Energy Capacity Statistics 2025
May 2, 2025
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According to the latest report from IRENA, 2024 saw the largest increase in renewable capacity, accounting for 92.5% of overall power additions.
CO2 Emissions Performance of Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Europe – 2022 Results
May 1, 2025
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The European Commission has published the official 2022 CO2 emission results for heavy-duty vehicles. Many OEMs are ahead of the targets and have gained credits, while others have their work cut out as we approach the 2025 target.
A summary of the SAE 2025 OBD Conference held in Porto, Portugal
April 30, 2025
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A summary of the SAE 2025 OBD Conference held in Porto, Portugal, provided by MAHLE Powertrain.
