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EEC directives on noise from motor vehicles.

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    The Science of the Total Environment
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    The European Economic Community (EEC) strategy sets sound level limits for motor vehicles and outlines noise measurement methods for type approval. This ensures compliance with vehicle noise regulations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Automotive Engineering
    • Environmental Science
    • Regulatory Compliance

    Background:

    • Motor vehicle noise pollution is a significant environmental concern.
    • Type approval procedures are crucial for ensuring vehicles meet regulatory standards.
    • The European Economic Community (EEC) established guidelines for vehicle emissions and safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the EEC's strategy for motor vehicle type approval regarding noise emissions.
    • To define permissible sound level limits for motor vehicles.
    • To establish standardized methods for measuring vehicle noise during type-approval tests.

    Main Methods:

    • Defining regulatory limits for vehicle sound levels.
    • Specifying standardized noise measurement protocols for type-approval testing.
    • Focusing on two key aspects: sound level limits and measurement methodology.

    Main Results:

    • Establishment of clear sound level thresholds for motor vehicles.
    • Standardized methodology for assessing noise emissions during type approval.
    • A defined framework for EEC type approval concerning vehicle acoustics.

    Conclusions:

    • The EEC's dual approach ensures consistent regulation of motor vehicle noise.
    • Standardized testing methods facilitate fair and comparable noise assessments.
    • This strategy contributes to reducing noise pollution from vehicles within the EEC.

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