Proposal to replace Directive 97/68/EC with an updated and more appropriate regulation, including expansion of the scope to include additional engine categories and to adapt the emission stages last amended in 2004 to the current state of technology. Furthermore, the regulation would address mismatches between emission limits and certain engine categories.

Copy of a presentation on the revision of Directive 97/68/EC on non-road mobile machinery engine type approval and emissions limits.

Presentation on the EU 7th Framework project to 1) reduce brake-related PM10 emissions by at least 50% in compliance with the EU2020 thematic strategy of 47% reduction of particulate matter by 2020; and 2) to build a deeper understanding of the physical and chemical phenomena underlying the brake wear process, including higher comprehension and analysis of characteristics coarse, fine and UFP particles.