Monthly Archives: June 2016

European Directive

Euro-4 (EN-590: 2004) – the most advanced to date, the environmental standard, which includes the requirements of European Directive 98/70/EC on fuel. This standard has several versions, which have arisen in connection with a stepwise stricter requirements for emissions. Euro-1 appeared in Europe in 1994 simultaneously with the European Union, the Euro-2 – in 1996. Since 2000 the eu introduced a standard Euro-3, which provides a maximum emission of co in the amount of 0.64 grams per kilometer for passenger cars. Since January 2005, entered into force on Euro-4 standard, providing for reduction in carbon emissions even in 2,3 times, and hydrocarbons – in 2 times. To date, in European Union's use of cars and fuel below Euro-4 standards are strictly prohibited. In 2008, Europe will be put into force of Euro-5 level limitations which is not yet officially installed. Providing high requirements of European Directive 98/70/EC on fuel is achieved in the production and use of fuels with sulfur content below 50 ppm (EN-590: 2004)..