Facts about Euro 6
- New emissions regulations within the EU as of January 1, 2014.
- One-fifth the nitrogen oxide emissions of a Euro 5 engine.
- Half the particulate emissions of a Euro 5 engine.
- Certification rules have been changed so that it will be compulsory to meet emissions legislation down to an ambient temperature of at least –7° C.
- Emissions legislation encompasses nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulates (mass), particulates (quantity), ammonia (NH3), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC).