25 Amendments of Rebecca HARMS related to 2008/0221(COD)
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Tyre manufacturers, suppliers and distributors should be encouraged to comply with the provisions of this Directive before 2012 to speed up the recognition of the scheme and realisation of its benefits.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The measured rolling resistance coefficient (RRC expressed in kg/t) should be included on the label to ensure transparency and comprehension of the scheme, in particular for purchasing professionals.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) A simple ‘traffic light’ colour scheme should be applied to the noise component of the label, to put the measured decibel value in the context of a range of noise emissions to inform consumers.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Potential purchasers should be provided with supplementary standardised information which explains each of the components of the label - fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise emissions - and their relevance, and includes a fuel savings calculator which demonstrates average savings of fuel, CO2 and costs. This information should be provided on explanatory leaflets and posters at all points of sale, and on the EU tyre labelling website. The website address should be clearly indicated on the label and all technical promotional literature.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) "off-road professional tyre" means a tyre intended for mixed use both on and off-road or for another special use, and which has all of the following characteristics: (a) for C1 and C2 tyres: i) a tread depth of at least 11 mm, ii) a void-to-fill ratio of at least 35% iii) a maximum speed rating of 100 km/h (symbol J) iv) marking to denote mud and snow use. (b) for C3 tyres: i) a tread depth of at least 16 mm, ii) a void-to-fill ratio of at least 35% iii) a maximum speed rating of 110 km/h (symbol K) iv) marking to denote mud and snow use.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 4
Article 3 – point 4
(4) ‘technical promotional literature’ means all printed and electronic material used in the marketing of tyres or vehicles aimed at end-users or distributors which describes the specific parameters of a tyre or indicates the sale price, including technical manuals, brochures, stock listings, Internet marketing, leaflets and catalogues;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 5 a (new)
Article 3 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) ‘EU tyre labelling website’ means a central online source of explanatory and supplementary information regarding each of the components of the tyre label and including a fuel savings calculator, administered by the Commission;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 5 b (new)
Article 3 – point 5 b (new)
(5b) ‘fuel savings calculator’ means a tool provided on the EU tyre labelling website and through explanatory leaflets and posters, to demonstrate potential average savings of fuel (as a percentage, in litres and euros) and CO2 reduction, for C1, C2 and C3 tyres;
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Responsibilities of the Commission The Commission shall establish and administer, no later than September 2010, the EU tyre labelling website as a central source of information for each component of the label. Explanatory leaflets and posters with the same core content as the website shall be distributed to tyre distributors and vehicle distributors. The website and leaflets shall be provided in all Community languages. The website, leaflets and posters shall include: (i) an explanation of the pictograms printed on the label; (ii) a fuel savings calculator which demonstrates potential savings of fuel, money and CO2 by fitting low-rolling resistance tyres for C1, C2 and C3 tyre classes; (iii) a statement highlighting the fact that actual fuel savings and road safety heavily depend on drivers' behaviour, in particular the following: – eco-driving, which can significantly reduce fuel consumption; – tyre pressure, that should be regularly checked for higher wet grip and fuel efficiency performance characteristics; – stopping distances, that should always be strictly respected.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3b Responsibilities of tyre manufacturers Tyre manufacturers shall present measured values from the type approval test moulded into or onto each sidewall for each tyre type with regard to rolling resistance coefficient (expressed in kg/t), wet grip index (expressed as a performance index, G, compared to the standard reference tyre) and noise emissions (expressed in dB(A)) and present the measured values in a publicly available database.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – point 1
Article 4 – point 1
(1) suppliers shall ensure that C1 and C2 tyres, which are delivered to distributors or end-users, are equipped with a sticker on the tyre tread displaying a label indicating the fuel efficiency class and the measured rolling resistance coefficient as set out in Annex I, Part A, and the external rolling noise measured value and colour indicator as set out in Annex I, Part C; C1 tyre labels shall also indicate the wet grip class as set out in Annex I, Part B; (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – point 3
Article 4 – point 3
(3) suppliers shall state the fuel efficiency class, wet grip class and the external rolling noise measured value on all technical promotional literature as set out in Annex I in the order specified in Annex III;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) all technical promotional literature shall include a clear website link address to the EU tyre labelling website.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – point 1
Article 5 – point 1
(1) distributors shall ensure that tyres, at the point of sale, bear the sticker provided by suppliers in accordance with Article 4(1), point 1 or a more detailed version of the label including information on fuel savings in immediate proximity in a clearly visible position;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Responsibilities of carvehicle suppliers and carvehicle distributors Horizontal amendment which, if adopted, applies throughout the Article.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities establish a system of routine and non-routine inspections of points of sale for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
By 29 October 2010 at the latest, the Commission shall present a report, accompanied by an impact assessment and, if appropriate, proposals to the European Parliament and Council for further revision of this Directive and other relevant provisions, with regard to extension of the labelling scheme to include retreaded tyres.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – table – C1 tyres
Annex I – part A – table – C1 tyres
C1 tyres RRC in kg/t Energy efficiency class RRC≤6.5 A A 6.6≤RRC≤7.75 B 7.86≤RRC≤9.08.5 C Empty 8.6≤RRC≤9.5 D 9.16≤RRC≤10.5 E E 10.6≤RRC≤12.01.5 F RRC≥12.1 RRC≥11.6 G
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – table – C2 tyres
Annex I – part A – table – C2 tyres
C2 tyres RRC in kg/t Energy efficiency class RRC≤5.5 A 5.6≤RRC≤6.75 B 6.86≤RRC≤8.07.5 C Empty 7.6≤RRC≤8.5 D 8.16≤RRC≤9.25 E 9.36≤RRC≤10.5 F RRC≥10.6 G
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – table
Annex I – part B – table
G Wet grip classes 155≤G A 140≤G≤154 B 125≤G≤139 C Empty 110≤G≤124 D 110≤G≤124G≤109 E G≤109Empty F Empty G
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part C – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part C – paragraph 1 a (new)
'Traffic light' colour indicators for external rolling noise Regulation (EC) No xxx/xxxx of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles sets out minimum requirements on the external rolling noise of tyres. A ‘traffic light’ colour indicator on the noise section of the label shall be based on the said Regulation and shall indicate: (i) with a red colour: models which do not meet the type approval requirements with regard to rolling noise; (ii) with a yellow colour: models which meet the type approval requirements and are up to and including 3dB quieter; (iii) with a green colour: models which meet the type approval requirements and are more than 3dB quieter.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part Ca (new)
Annex I – part Ca (new)
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1.1 a (new)
Annex II – point 1.1 a (new)
The following items shall be added to the proposed design: (i) rolling resistance coefficient measured value (kg/t) adjacent to the left of the grading arrow, (ii) website address of the EU tyre label website, in large font at the bottom of the label, (iii) ‘traffic light’ colour scheme (red/yellow/green) included in noise section (as coloured background to dB value and/or colour indicator on pictogram). The denotation “(A)” shall be removed from the decibel measurement in the noise section.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1
Annex III – point 1
1. Information on tyre shall be provided in the order specified as follows: (i) the fuel efficiency class (letter A to G) including the rolling resistance coefficient (kg/t) measured value; (ii) the wet grip class (letter A to G); (iii) the external rolling noise measured value (dB) with the colour indicator (red/yellow/green).
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 3
Annex III – point 3
3. Suppliers must also make available on their website: (–i) a link to the EU tyre labelling website; (i) an explanation of the pictograms printed on the label, and the fuel efficiency calculator according to the EU tyre labelling website; (ii) a statement highlighting the fact that actual fuel savings and road safety depend heavily depend on drivers' behaviour, in particular the following: – eco-driving can significantly reduce fuel consumption; – tyre pressure should be regularly checked for higher wet grip and fuel efficiency performance characteristics; – stopping distances should always be strictly respected.