ETRMA suports new Euro 7 standards

The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturing Association (ETRMA) has thrown its weight of support behind new Euro 7 standards for road vehicles, which for the first time includes rules relating to particles emissions from tyres and brakes.

The ETRMA says it “fully supports” these newly proposed Euro 7 emission standards, which aim to achieve “technically robust and workable tyre abrasion standards.”

Former ETRMA secretary general Fazilet Cinaralp said: “It is essential that a UN-validated test method is developed before tyre abrasion limits can be defined.”

“Ensuring coordination between UN and EU regulations is therefore crucial. We will continue to provide feedback to these international Institutions.”

The ETRMA also highlighted the importance of adopting a “holistic approach” to deliver on the EC’s ambitious objectives.

“In addition to tyre design, many other factors are important to tackling tyre abrasion, including road surface and layout, weather, driver behaviour, and vehicle characteristics, particularly the impact of electric vehicles,” Cinaralp added.