Initiated by the European Commission, the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) based method to evaluate the environmental performance of a product. Through this project, RECHARGE aims to develop the applicable criteria to the environmental performance of batteries in selected applications. RECHARGE intends to develop the methodology of the environmental impact evaluation for rechargeable batteries based on the PEF guidance document, as well as selected Environmental Performance Criteria which are based on information accepted and recognized on an international basis by the battery industry and other stakeholders. Finally, the PEF pilot phase provides an opportunity to harmonize the rules for environmental labeling of the batteries.

The European Commission proposes to amend the draft EVE mandate in order to avoid overlap in the scope of work with other informal working groups addressing electric vehicle environmental issues. In addition, the EC proposes to extend the mandate duration given its understanding of the complexity, tasks and decision processes involved in meeting its objectives.

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.

India comments on the EC proposal for a supplement to the draft global technical regulation on the "measurement procedure for two- or three-wheeled light motor vehicles equipped with a combustion engine with regard to the crankcase and evaporative emissions” and concerning test types III and IV.

India comments on the draft GTR on L-category vehicle evaporative emissions (based on document EPPR-07-04).

Proposal for phased implementation of OBD I considering the current very large volume and field
service conditions in combination with the proposed emission roadmap, envisioning four levels of functionality.

Presentation for Task Force 8 under the Electric Vehicle Safety GTR project.