This scholarly publication offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of the EU vehicle type approval framework, with particular focus on Regulation 2018/858 and its implications for preventing emissions scandals such as Dieselgate. By examining the technical and legal nuances of emissions testing, including the Euro 5, 6, and forthcoming Euro 7 standards, as well as the introduction of the WLTP and RDE test cycles, it provides an in-depth exploration of vehicle emissions control in the EU. The book also engages with Regulation 2019/631 on CO2 emissions from new vehicles, addressing key regulatory challenges and interpretations.
Through a detailed examination of recent European Court of Justice case law and the regulatory landscape, this work interrogates the relationship between type approval and environmental protection, raising critical questions about the primary drivers of EU regulatory frameworks. This publication is an integral resource for scholars, legal practitioners, and policymakers interested in the intersection of environmental law, automotive regulation, and EU governance.
