What is a vehicle type approval?
Vehicle Type Approval is the confirmation that production samples of a type of vehicle, vehicle system, component or separate technical unit will meet specified performance standards. Vehicle Certification Agency has its own in house Technical Service which can undertake type approval testing for all UN regulations.
What does vehicle type approval M1 mean?
passenger cars
M1 vehicles – passenger cars. M2 and M3 vehicles – buses and coaches. N1 vehicles – light goods vehicles (up to 3,500kgs) N2 and N3 vehicles – heavy goods vehicles (over 3,500kgs)
What is EC whole vehicle type approval?
EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (also called Pan European Type Approval) is to prevent trade barriers, and at the same time guarantee the level of safety and restricted environmental influence of a vehicle.
Where do I find a type approval number?
Type Approval is the confirmation that production samples of a design will meet specified performance standards. The specification of the product is recorded and only that specification is approved. You can find your Vehicle Type Approval Number (TAN) on www.etis.ford.com.
What is vehicle type approval L3?
L3. A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine cylinder capacity in the case of a thermic engine exceeding 50 cm³ or whatever the means of propulsion a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h. (
What is L5 category?
L5 – A three wheeled motor vehicle with maximum speed exceeding 25 kmph andengine capacity exceeding 25 cc if fitted with a thermic engine, or motor power exceeding 0.25 kW if fitted with electric motor.
What class is N1?
5. Vehicle classifications
| Vehicle type | Vehicle class | European type-approval categories |
|---|---|---|
| American pickups up to 6,500kg DGW | Class 4 | – |
| Goods vehicles not exceeding 3,000kg DGW | Class 4 | N1 |
| Private passenger vehicles, ambulances and motor caravans with 13 or more passenger seats | Class 5 | M2 or M3 |
What is motor vehicle type approval?
Motor vehicle type approval. Motor vehicle type approval is the method by which motor vehicles, vehicle trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles achieve Type approval in Europe.
What are the different methods of type-approval?
There are multiple methods of type-approval: multi-stage Type Approval: a procedure whereby one or more Member States certify that, depending on the state of completion, an incomplete or completed type of vehicle satisfies the relevant administrative provisions and technical requirements of this Directive step-by-step Type Approval:…
What is the EU approval body for new motor vehicles?
There is no EU approval body: authorized approval bodies of member states are responsible for type approval, which will be accepted in all member states. This is outlined in framework directive Directive 2007/46/EC rules approval schemes of the new motor vehicles and their trailers in the European Union:
Who is the UK type approval authority?
As the UK Type Approval Authority, Vehicle Certification Agency has responsibility to issue UK type approvals on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport under the UN and the UK type approval schemes. Vehicle Certification Agency has its own in house Technical Service which can undertake type approval testing for all UN regulations.
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