Changes in controls KTEO implemented in July 2027 are expected to release thousands of IX and Taxis with diesel engines.
Less than a year have owners IX and Taxi at their disposal to harmonize with the new controls that are to be included in the standard procedure of KTEOs from 1 July 2027.
This agent means that the countdown has already begun for all IXs and taxis that pollute the atmosphere due to an ineffective microparticle containment system or its removal.
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In particular, in the context of the new provisions aimed at addressing chronic unfinished business and strengthening supervision, an overall control of microparticles in diesel-powered Euro 5, Euro 6, Euro VI and newer vehicles is introduced for the first time.
In particular, in accordance with Article 3, the periodic technical check on public and private KTEOs, as well as when checking for the issue of a Caucasian Card or for road checks by the competent authorities, beyond measurement of the opacity factor «M»In addition to measuring the emitted microparticles.
Maximum permitted limit is defined at 1,000,000 microparticles per cubic centimeter (cm3).The aim of the introduction of an emission ceiling is strengthening public health protection and reducing air pollution, especially in large urban centres, where the burden from diesel remains significant.
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In practice, this new procedure comes identify more easily vehicles with problematic or removable microparticle filters (DPF), which to date could pass control without identifying their actual environmental burden.
The regulation concerns diesel vehicles of category Euro 5 and Euro 6 with first registration after 1 January 2013, as well as Euro VI vehicles with first registration after 1 January 2014.
The application of the measure will start on 1 July 2027, giving a transitional period of adaptation to owners and markets before new controls become mandatory for everyone.
Given, however, that the replacement of a DPF filter or reinstallation, although it has been removed, exceeds EUR 2,000., it is very likely that this change in the controls of KTEO will gradually lead to the withdrawal of thousands of IXs and taxis that will not meet the requirements.
