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EU transport reforms: Euro 7, CO2 targets and safety rules

Overview

In late July 2026, the EU unveiled two linked transport measures: a supervised licence scheme allowing 17-year-olds to drive category C trucks to ease driver shortages, and the Euro 7 emissions regulation for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, effective 29 November 2026. The Euro 7 rule sets particulate-matter limits for electric cars (3 mg km⁻¹), conventional vehicles (7 mg km⁻¹), and large vans (11 mg km⁻¹), while adding tyre-wear and brake-dust restrictions. Implementation is phased, reaching all new models of cars and light vans by 29 November 2027 and extending to heavier trucks and buses in 2028-2029.

Under EU Regulation 2019/2144, new safety mandates are being progressively introduced. As of July 2024, several systems were required for new passenger car registrations, including Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), fatigue warnings, rearview assistants, and event data recorders. Expanding these mandates on 7 July 2026, the EU requires advanced emergency braking systems capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists, alongside driver distraction warning systems.

Additionally, a new mandate requires all newly registered passenger cars to be equipped with adaptive brake lights. This system triggers a rapid flashing signal during emergency full braking at speeds exceeding 50 km/h. Industry research suggests this can reduce braking reaction times by an average of 0.2 seconds, potentially reducing braking distance by approximately 5.5 meters when traveling at 100 km/h. These safety requirements apply only to new vehicle registrations and do not mandate retrofitting for older vehicles.

Entities

European Union · VDA · ADAC · Mercedes-Benz · Germany

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  • "Electric vehicle batteries must maintain at least 80 percent capacity after five years or 100,000 kilometers."

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    "Electric vehicle batteries must maintain at least 72 percent capacity after eight years or 160,000 kilometers."

    The claims provide different minimum battery capacity requirements and different time/distance thresholds.

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EU safety regulations mandate new driver assistance systems in Germany

    New EU regulations mandate advanced safety systems, including speed assistance and fatigue warnings, for newly registered vehicles in Germany, effective from July 2024 with further updates in 2026.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union updates vehicle technical inspection standards

    The EU is updating vehicle technical inspection frameworks to include electronic systems, software, and advanced driver assistance features to match modern automotive technology.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates adaptive brake lights for new cars

    The EU has mandated adaptive brake lights for all new passenger cars, a system that flashes during emergency braking to reduce reaction times and braking distances.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Euro 7 standard introduces new EU vehicle emission rules

    The EU's Euro 7 standard expands vehicle regulations to include brake and tire abrasion, battery durability for EVs, and stricter particle measurements, while maintaining many existing exhaust limits.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates new vehicle safety technologies

    New EU regulations mandate advanced safety technologies for new vehicles, including driver distraction monitoring systems and enhanced emergency braking, to reduce road fatalities.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    EU Euro 7 standards expand regulations to include brake and tire abrasion

    The EU's Euro 7 standard expands vehicle regulations to include brake and tire abrasion, battery durability for EVs, and stricter particle measurements, alongside new circular economy rules for vehicle end-of-f

  7. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    European Union implements Euro 7 vehicle emission standards

    The EU's Euro 7 regulation introduces stricter emission limits for exhaust, brakes, and tires, affecting new car and truck models starting in late 2026 and 2027.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates adaptive brake lights for new cars

    The EU will mandate adaptive brake lights for all new passenger cars starting July 2026 to improve reaction times and reduce braking distances during emergency stops.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Automotive safety: New EU brake light mandates and Mercedes-Benz recall

    New EU safety rules will mandate adaptive brake lights by 2026, while Mercedes-Benz recalls over 23,000 GLE vehicles globally due to potential fuel line damage.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates adaptive brake lights for new cars

    The EU will mandate adaptive brake lights for new passenger cars by July 2026, using flashing signals during emergency braking to reduce reaction times and braking distances.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    European Union mandates adaptive brake lights for new cars

    The European Union will mandate adaptive brake lights for all new passenger cars by July 2026 to improve reaction times and reduce braking distances during emergency stops.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    European Union mandates adaptive brake lights for new cars

    The European Union now requires new passenger cars to feature adaptive brake lights, which flash during emergency braking to reduce reaction times and braking distances.

  13. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Wiesbaden councilor sparks controversy over EU vehicle regulation comments

    Wiesbaden city councilor Christian Hill faces criticism from the SPD after calling the EU the ‘greatest political monstrosity of all time’ regarding proposed automated vehicle braking regulations.

  14. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates new safety technologies for all new vehicles

    New EU regulations mandate infrared driver-monitoring cameras and emergency braking systems in all new vehicles to enhance road safety, though these technologies increase vehicle costs.

  15. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates adaptive brake lights for new cars

    The EU will require all new passenger cars to feature adaptive brake lights by July 2026 to improve reaction times and reduce braking distances during emergency stops.

  16. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Euro 7 standards to regulate vehicle emissions and durability

    The EU's Euro 7 regulation introduces new standards for brake and tire particles, battery durability, and digital vehicle passports, with phased implementation starting in late 2026.

  17. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates adaptive brake lights for new cars

    New EU regulations mandate adaptive brake lights for all newly registered passenger cars by July 2026 to improve reaction times and reduce braking distances during emergency stops.

  18. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Union mandates digital vehicle passes and speed assist

    New EU regulations will introduce digital vehicle passes for new cars to track battery health and emissions, alongside mandatory Intelligent Speed Assist systems to monitor speed limits.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    European Union introduces Euro 7 and new vehicle safety regulations

    The EU is introducing Euro 7 regulations, mandating digital vehicle passports, battery durability standards for EVs, and advanced safety features like driver attention monitoring by 2026 and 2027.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Euro 7 and EU CO2 rules tighten vehicle emissions across Europe and North America

    Euro 7 adds brake, tyre and battery wear testing in the EU, while the US relies on fleet‑average certification; Canada follows the US and Mexico offers dual compliance. EU CO₂ targets fall to 81 g/km in 2025, 0

  21. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU rolls out Euro 7 emission standards for cars and electric vehicles

    EU's Euro 7 rule, effective from Nov 2026 for new cars and vans, tightens emission limits, adds tyre‑brake particle caps and battery‑life requirements for electric vehicles.

  22. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EU moves to lower truck licence age and introduce Euro 7 emissions standards

    EU proposes a 17‑year‑old truck licence with a qualified supervisor and will enforce Euro 7 emissions standards on new cars from Nov 2026.

Sources

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