Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Stage: In force
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 16 Dec 1980

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Directive 80/1268/EEC sets the Community method for measuring fuel consumption of category M1 vehicles, covering urban-cycle and constant-speed tests at 90 and 120 km/h. Figures determined under its annexes must be given to the buyer at purchase, and no member state may block type-approval or sale on fuel consumption grounds. It is in force; member states had 18 months from notification to comply.

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