Simplification of technical requirements and testing procedures for motor vehicles (Omnibus IX on automotive)

This procedure concerns the simplification of technical requirements and testing procedures for motor vehicles (Omnibus IX on automotive). The amendments touch on Euro 7 emission limits and type-approval, CO2, fuel and energy consumption monitoring (including OBFCM and OBM), brake particle emissions, battery durability, tachograph and driving-time exemptions for large motor caravans and vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, category definitions for highly efficient and small electric vehicles, vehicle-to-grid and cybersecurity of connected vehicles, and driving-licence rules, with several amendments seeking to reduce burdens on manufacturers, SMEs and drivers and to avoid duplicative testing.