18 Amendments of Kathleen VAN BREMPT related to 2011/0409(COD)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In order to reduce road traffic noise, public authorities may put in place measures and incentives to accelerate the purchase and use of quieter vehicles.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) The Commission should examine the appropriateness of including vehicle noise information in the context of any review or revision of Directive 1999/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1999 relating to the availability of consumer information on fuel economy and CO2 emissions in respect of the marketing of new passenger cars1. _______________ 1 OJ L 12, 18.1.2000, p. 16.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 c (new)
Recital 9 c (new)
(9c) The vehicle categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 should be subject to visual inspections in relation to all relevant noise suppressing elements including engine encapsulation and exhaust and intake silencers.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 d (new)
Recital 9 d (new)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Reductions The sound level of vehicle categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3 as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC, measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall be reduced by 6 dB within 10 years after entry into force. The reductions shall take into account changes to the test method and vehicle categories in a way that ensures the reduction in the limit is relative to the stringency of the existing regulations.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The sound emission of the vehicle under typical on-road driving conditions, which are different from those under which the type-approval test set out in Annex II was carried out, shall not deviate from the test result in an unreasonable manner.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. TNeither the vehicle manufacturer shall not intention, vehicle owner nor vehicle user shally alter, adjust, or introduce any mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other device or procedure solely for the purpose of fulfilling the noise emission requirements under this Regulation which is not operational during typical onon-road and off-road operation under conditions applicable to ASEP.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Information Vehicle manufacturers and distributors shall ensure that the noise level in decibels (dB(A))in accordance with harmonised type-approval testing methods for each vehicle is displayed in a prominent position at the point of sale and in technical promotional material.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 4
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 4
The meteorological instrumentation should be positioned adjacent to the test area at a height of 1.2 m ± 0.02 m. The measurements shall be made when the ambient air temperature is between +5 °C and +4025 °C.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 7
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 7
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 9
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 9
The background noise (including any wind noise) shall be at least 10 5dB below the A- weighted noise pressure level produced by the vehicle under test. If the difference between the ambient noise and the measured noise is between 10 and 15 dB(A), the appropriate correction must be subtracted from the readings on the noise-level meter in order to calculate the test results, as in the following table: 1/ In conformity with Annex VII to this Regulation.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – table
Annex II – point 3.1. – table
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.2.1. – table – row 4 'Vehicle category N2, N3 – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 3.2.1. – table – row 4 'Vehicle category N2, N3 – paragraph 1
Extra loading to reach the test mass of the vehicle shall be placed above the driven rear axle(s). The extra loading is limited to 75 per cent of the maximum mass allowed for the rear axle. The test mass must be achieved with a tolerance of ± 5 per cent.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point – 3.2.4.
Annex II – point – 3.2.4.
3.2.4. If the vehicle is fitted with more than two-wheel drive, it shallould be tested in thewith the maximum number of driven which is intended for normal useeels.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.2.6 a (new)
Annex II – point 3.2.6 a (new)
3.2.6a. Testing shall be representative of real world noise emissions, by correcting limit values for trucks by -1 dB(A) to account for ultra-quiet tyres used in the test but never used on the road.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.1.2.1. – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 4.1.2.1. – paragraph 1
The path of the centreline of the vehicle shall follow line CC' as closely as possible throughout the entire test, from the approach to line AA' until the rear of the vehicle passes line BB'. If the vehicle is fitted with more than two-wheel drive, test it in the drive selection which is intended for normal road useit should be tested with the maximum number of driven wheels.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.1.2.2. – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 4.1.2.2. – paragraph 1
The path of the centreline of the vehicle shall follow line CC' as closely as possible throughout the entire test, from the approach to line AA' until the rear of the vehicle passes line BB'. The test shall be conducted without a trailer or semi-trailer. The test shall be conducted without a trailer or semi-trailer. If a trailer is not readily separable from the towing vehicle, the trailer shall not be taken into consideration when assessing the crossing of line BB'. If the vehicle incorporates equipment such as a concrete mixer, a compressor, etc, this equipment shall not be in operation during the test. The test mass of the vehicle shall be according to the table set out in point 3.2.1.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – below table (new)
Annex III – point 1 – below table (new)
And shall not exceed 90 dB(A) in any driving conditions, below a maximum speed of130 km/h, in accordance with Anne VIII.