Large Goods Vehicle
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| EU exhaust emissions | |
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| Euro I | (1992) |
| Euro II | (1995) |
| Euro III | (1999) |
| Euro IV | (2005) |
| Euro V | (2009) |
| Euro VI | (2015) |
| EEV ACEA agreement |
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Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) or category N2 and N3 is the formal term in the European Union for goods vehicles (i.e. lorries) with a maximum allowed mass (MAM) over 3.5 tonnes. Category N2 is up to 12.000 kg. Category N3 greater than 12.000 kg.
The former term Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) is, however, still very commonly used. The term was changed from HGV to LGV as not all countries in Europe had a word for heavy. The LGV driver's licence is divided into three categories. Category C1 (Class 3) allows holders to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes and C (Class 2) allows for the driving of lorries over the 7.5 tonne limit. Category C+E (Class 1) allows the holder to drive articulated lorries and lorries towing a trailer over 750 Kg. Drivers passing their Category B (Car) test before 1st Jan 1997 are already entitled to drive category C1 vehicles.
All LGV's are required by law to be fitted with Tachograph equipment which records the driver's activity during driving.
Large Goods Vehicle European emission standards
| Standard | Date | CO (g/kWh) | NOx (g/kWh) | HC (g/kWh) | Particulates (g/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 0 | 1988-1992 | 12.30 | 15.8 | 2.60 | none |
| Euro I | 1992-1995 | 4.90 | 9.00 | 1.23 | 0.40 |
| Euro II | 1995-1999 | 4.00 | 7.00 | 1.10 | 0.15 |
| Euro III | 1999-2005 | 2.10 | 5.00 | 0.66 | 0.10 |
| Euro IV | 2005-2008 | 1.50 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 0.02 |
| Euro V | 2008-2012 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 0.46 | 0.02 |
| Euro VI |
| Standard | Date | CO (g/kWh) | NOx (g/kWh) | HC (g/kWh) | Particulates (g/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 0 | 1988-1992 | 11.20 | 14.40 | 2.40 | none |
| Euro I | 1992-1995 | 4.50 | 8.00 | 1.10 | 0.36 |
| Euro II | 1995-1999 | 4.00 | 7.00 | 1.10 | 0.15 |
[edit] European Union directive
- 88/77/EEC
- 96/1/EC
- 91/542/EEC
- 1999/96/EC
- 2001/27/EC
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