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Here you will find resources that help auto manufacturers comply with government regulations.
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Emissions Standards
- Emission Standards for Forklifts, Generators, and Compressors
Provides information on controlling emissions from non-road spark-ignition (si) engines over 19 KW(25 hp). - Emission Standards for Highway Motorcycles
Provides information on controlling emissions from highway motorcycles. - Emission Standards for Lawn and Garden (Small Gasoline) Equipment
Provides regulation and guidance, compliance fee, and certification data for ten categories of non-road spark-ignition engines, ranging from lawn and garden equipment through airport service equipment. - Emission Standards for Snowmobiles, Dirt Bikes and ATVs
Provides emissions standards for land-based recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, non-road motorcycles (dirt bikes), and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). - Heavy-Duty Highway Diesel Engines Program (2007 Highway Rule)
Information on the 2007 Highway Rule that requires a 97 percent reduction in the sulfur content of highway diesel fuel from its current level of 500 parts per million (low sulfur diesel, or LSD) to 15 parts per million (ultra-low sulfur diesel, or ULSD). - Light-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Certification
Comprehensive information source for light-duty vehicle and engine emission certification programs. - Mobile Source Air Toxics Rule
Presents information on mobile source air toxics and strategies for reducing risk to the public from these pollutants. - Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees
Information covering current and proposed rules that administer fees for services provided under the EPA's Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program. - Non-road Diesel Equipment Compliance Help
Information to help manufacturers of non-road diesel engines and equipment, importers and non-road diesel fuel refiners comply with EPA regulations related to non-road diesel engines and fuel. - On-Board Diagnostics : Regulatory and Technical Resources
Features links to a variety of regulatory and technical documents including current rulemakings, guidance, public testimony, and policy recommendations from EPA. It also includes resources and opportunities for technician training. - On-Board Diagnostics : Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers
Pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, EPA requires vehicle and engine manufacturers to install OBD systems on light-duty vehicles and trucks, as well as heavy-duty engines. - Vehicle Programs and Compliance Guidance Letters
EPA Guidance letters are used by EPA to provide information, guidance and instructions to the regulated automotive industry on specific compliance topics and issues.
Fuel Economy Standards
- Certification and Fuel Economy Information System (CFEIS)
Information about the process of entering data into the EPA's Certification and Fuel Economy Information System for light-duty vehicle and truck manufacturers. - Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards : FAQs
An overview of CAFE standards and answers to frequent asked questions about complying with CAFE. - Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards
This final rule reforms the structure of the CAFE program for light trucks and establishes higher CAFE standards for model year (MY) 2008-2011 light trucks. - Fuel Economy Testing, Reporting and Labeling : Regulations and Standards
To more clearly convey fuel economy information to consumers, EPA has also revised the fuel economy window sticker that appears on new vehicles beginning with 2008 models manufactured after September 1, 2007.
Safety Standards
- FAQs About Bumpers
Answers to common questions about standards for automobile bumpers. - Federal Lighting Equipment Location Requirements for Trailers
This brochure summarizes lighting equipment requirements contained in Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Full text of regulations covering safety standards of motor vehicles. - Quick Reference Guide to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations
Guide to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, providing a brief summary of each safety standard. - Safety Requirements for Motorcycle Manufacturers
Contains information concerning Federal laws and regulations of the Department of Transportation pertaining to the manufacture of motor vehicles. - Safety Requirements for Trailer Manufacturers
Contains information concerning legislation and regulations pertaining to the manufacture of trailers. - Vehicle and Equipment Safety Regulations and Standards
Links to regulations and standards for passenger vehicles.
