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Volvo becomes first UK carmaker to comply with new emissions rules

Swedish manufacturer is pushing towards greater efficiency with its cars

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Volvo’s entire range is now compliant with upcoming emissions regulation changes

Volvo has revealed it is the first car manufacturer in the UK to comply with new fuel consumption and emission-testing regulations.

All Volvo petrol, diesel and hybrid models now meet new Euro 6d-temp emissions tests. This applies to the firm’s 2019 model range, which started production in April this year.

It means the Swedish manufacturer is well ahead of a deadline set to come into play on September 1 that requires all cars sold in Europe to meet Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) requirements.

Jon Wakefield, Volvo Car UK’s managing director, said: “Volvo welcomed the new WLTP testing methods when they were first announced, as greater transparency in areas such as fuel consumption and emissions helps customers make better informed buying decisions.

“We are pleased that we are the first to sell a complete range of cars that meets the new testing standards.”

— Volvo Cars (@volvocars) May 16, 2018

The idea behind the WLTP tests is to give consumers a more realistic set of figures regarding a car’s efficiency and emissions. The new data is more reflective of real driving conditions.

The tests replace the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), and while both tests allow drivers to compare emissions results of individual vehicles, the new system is designed to be more realistic of the economy results that a car will produce on a day-to-day basis.

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