Technical Paper
Real Driving NOx Emissions from Euro VI Diesel Buses
2018-09-10
2018-01-1815
Since 2013, Euro VI heavy-duty on-road vehicles have been on the market in the Europe. Regulated exhaust emissions, including nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, have been cut down to a very low level, independent of fuel (diesel or natural gas). Multiple research papers have shown that the regulated emissions from the Euro VI and US 2010 heavy-duty on-road vehicles tested on chassis dynamometers really deliver emission levels which correspond the type approval requirements, independent of the test cycle used. In-service conformity (ISC), which is included in the Euro VI legislation, requires heavy-duty on-road engine manufacturers to test and prove their engines to comply with the emission legislation during the engine in-use period. The measurements are carried out in the field using PEMS (Portable Emission Measurement System) equipment. This kind of testing, depicting real-world emissions is the final stage to confirm low real-life emissions.