The ARB is modifying the existing exhaust & evaporative test procedures for Light Duty & Medium Duty Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) to better characterize emissions from all types and architectures of Hybrid Electric Vehicles including Plug-In hybrids.  Information regarding this process and the proposed modifications are shown below.  To receive information on postings to this website please sign-up on the ZEV list serve.

The test procedure modifications for hybrid electric vehicles in the passenger car, light duty truck and medium duty vehicle classes and aftermarket parts certification requirements for off vehicle charge capable conversion systems have been delayed and will not be presented in a Public Hearing on October 23, 2008.  The rulemaking is tentatively scheduled for a Public Hearing during the December 11-12, 2008 Board Meeting. In addition, EV charging requirements will not be included in this rulemaking.  They will be considered in a future rulemaking which is not yet scheduled.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

September 24, 2008

• Meeting Notice
• Meeting Agenda
• Staff Presentation
• Draft Test Procedures
  • September 2008 - California Evaporative Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • September 2008 - California Refueling Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • September 2008 - California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2011 and Subsequent Model Years ZEVs and HEVs
  • September 2008 - Draft Aftermarket Parts Certification Requirements

July 16, 2008

• Meeting Agenda (conference call information provided)
• Staff Presentation 
• Draft Test Procedures
  • Draft - California Evaporative Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • Draft - California Refueling Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • Draft California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2011 and Subsequent Model Years ZEVs and HEVs
  • Draft EV Charging Requirements
  • Draft Aftermarket Parts Certification Requirements
• Meeting Notice

April 8, 2008

• Meeting Agenda
• Staff Presentation
• Meeting Notice

If you have questions about the HEV test procedures, contact Lesley Crowell at 916.323.2913.