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EU gains power to recall vehicles for flouting emissions rules

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Euro 7 standards will further reduce the maximum allowable emissions of pollutants such as fine particulates, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. 
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September 01, 2020 08:13 AM

BRUSSELS -- The European Commission will be able to recall vehicles and potentially revoke their certification for roadworthiness if they breach EU emissions limits, under new rules that aim to avoid a repeat of Volkswagen Group's diesel scandal.

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