The present report describes a set of computational modules for assessing the costs of alternative CO2 emission reduction targets for heavy duty vehicles. In particular, these modules allow constructing HDV emission reduction cost curves, identifying cost-optimal CO2 emission reduction distribut...
The European Commission is developing the Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool (VECTO) for Heavy Duty Vehicle CO2 certification purposes. VECTO is a vehicle simulation tool tailored to estimate CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles of different categories, sizes and technologies. Further...
After the adoption of the CO2 Certification Regulation on the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty trucks, the European Commission has decided to proceed with the preparation of a new regulatory initiative for the certification of CO2 emissions and fuel consumpti...
The computer simulation tool, VECTO, used to calculate CO2 emissions from new heavy-duty vehicles to be certified, reported and monitored in the European Union mandatory from 1.1.2018 on. In its current version, VECTO does not have the capability to simulate hybrid powertrains. This represents a...
The work for this study is carried out by research institute TNO in accordance with specific contract SI2.675842, titled ‘Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicles. Elaboration of a Global Technical Regulation setting out the requirements for the measurement of the pollutants from heavy-duty hybrid vehicles’ a...
This final report contains a description of the drafting process and status towards adoption of measurement procedures for heavy-duty hybrids as part of gtr No.4. Following topics are addressed: Process and various meetings in relation to heavy-duty hybrid measurement procedures ; Outlook The wo...
The Service Request 9 (SR9) project is aimed at providing support to the European Commission for the preparation of an impact assessment for setting CO2 emission standards for heavy duty vehicles. The objectives of Service Request 9 are: 1. To provide provisional baseline fuel consumption values...
This report summarises the analysis done on the data provided to the European Commissions’ Joint Research Centre by the Heavy Duty Vehicle manufacturers about the 2016 Heavy Duty Vehicles’ fleet composition and CO2 emissions performance. The results comprise of key metrics and a representative f...
Within the frame of the Logistics Action Plan, the European Commission is analysing the impacts of a potential introduction across the EU of Longer and Heavier Vehicles (LHVs), i.e. vehicles measuring up to 25.25 m and weighting up to 60 tons. Such vehicles are expected to improve the efficiency...
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide basic practical advice and instructions to all persons involved in loading/unloading and securing cargo on vehicles, including carriers and shippers. They should also be useful for enforcement bodies performing technical roadside inspections in accor...
