European Economic
and Social Committee
The inclusion of hydrogen as a reference fuel for the testing of an engine type or engine family
Practical information
- Composition of the study group
- Administrator in charge: Silvia STAFFA
Assistant: Sara MURRALI - For more information please contact the INT Section Secretariat.
Background
The proposal amends the EU rules on non-road mobile machinery engines to recognise hydrogen as a reference fuel for type-approval and emissions testing, aligning EU legislation with international UNECE standards.
The initiative aims to facilitate the deployment of hydrogen-powered machinery, support decarbonisation and industrial innovation, and strengthen the competitiveness of European manufacturers while removing existing regulatory barriers.
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