KEY NEWS 1/4 — EU
European Commission to Introduce New Battery Labelling Rules
The European Commission is working on a new Implementing Regulation on batteries that will establish harmonized requirements for the labelling of all battery categories.
The aim of this initiative is to provide businesses with a standardized design and ensure compliance with current labelling regulations. This measure seeks to enhance transparency and traceability in the European battery market.
According to the Commission, the implementation of this new regulation is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to regulate the battery sector and align it with the European Union’s sustainability and circular economy goals.
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KEY NEWS 2/4 — EU
Draft Implementing Act for Euro 7 in Light-Duty Vehicles
The European Commission has presented a draft implementing act for the Euro 7 regulation applied to light-duty vehicles. The document establishes detailed requirements in key areas such as on-board diagnostics (OBD), on-board emissions monitoring (OBM), on-board fuel and electric consumption monitoring (OBFCM), the environmental vehicle passport (EVP), and methods for in-vehicle display of environmental data.
The regulation aims to standardize the monitoring and reporting of vehicle emissions and performance, ensuring compliance with Euro 7 standards and facilitating market surveillance.
Requirements for OBM Systems
The draft outlines the requirements for OBM systems, which are responsible for managing the excess exhaust emissions driver warning system (EEEDWS), assessing distance-specific NOx emissions, calculating and storing OBM data, transmitting this information remotely to manufacturer servers, and providing access to the data via the OBD port.
A key aspect of the regulation is the management and calculation of OBM data. This data must be generated for each trip, including information on NOx emissions and other parameters yet to be specified in Annex I of the document. Manufacturers must submit this data in anonymized form to authorities on an annual basis or upon request.
OBM System Approval and Compliance
Additionally, the draft includes provisions for market surveillance of OBM systems and verification of compliance with general requirements. While it mentions other aspects such as OBD, OBFCM, EVP, and environmental data display, the current draft does not provide details on these sections.
KEY NEWS 3/4 — IRIS
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KEY NEWS 4/4 — EU
Shift2Zero Project Project Kick-off, coordinated by EURECAT: Urban Logistics solutions with e-LCVs
A new European project aims to transform urban logistics by developing electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) specifically designed for urban operations. The initiative, called Shift2Zero (S2Z), seeks to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility by creating N1-category electric commercial vehicles with advanced functionalities and enhanced safety features.
Innovation in Safety and Sustainability
IDIADA, one of the key partners in the project, will focus on improving pedestrian and occupant safety while promoting sustainability through innovative designs, reusable materials, and optimized manufacturing processes. The main objectives include:
- Reducing vehicle weight
- Decreasing manufacturing lead time
- Lowering costs
- Minimizing environmental footprint
- Enhancing material recyclability
These improvements will be applied to Alke ATX electric vehicles, building upon the passive safety advancements previously developed in the URBANIZED project. Additionally, the project ensures that the vehicles comply with homologation requirements, making them street-legal.
A Solution for the Future of Urban Logistics
With the participation of 30 partners, the S2Z project responds to the growing need for urban logistics solutions aligned with the European Union’s climate targets. Currently, a gap exists between available light commercial vehicles and the dynamic demands of the logistics sector.
To address this challenge, the project combines the electric vehicle platforms of IVECO and Alke, developing six new vehicle concepts with advanced functionalities tailored to key market segments such as e-commerce, returns, and temperature-controlled deliveries. These solutions include:
- Modular, swappable cargo body
- Vehicle control strategies with optimized tires and brakes
- Dynamically optimized space for dual transport of people and goods
- Thermal optimization and safe ergonomics in the cabin
- Multi-temperature-controlled, energy-efficient cargo body
- Geofenced and right-sized vehicles
Pilot Testing in Six Countries
To assess feasibility, prototypes will be tested in real-world conditions at six locations across Europe: Belgium, Greece, Italy, Poland, and two sites in Norway.
In Italy, the Institute for Transport and Logistics (ITL) coordinates pilot tests in Bologna, in collaboration with Gruber Logistics and the local government. This trial will explore an innovative logistics model based on urban transshipment hubs, where optimized electric vehicles will be used for the delivery of refrigerated e-commerce products such as food and wine.
The Shift2Zero project represents a significant step toward cleaner and more efficient urban logistics, integrating technology, safety, and sustainability to redefine the future of city transportation.
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