ACEA statement on motor vehicle sound levels: Auto industry calls for 'reasonable and coherent framework'

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the position on the sound levels of motor vehicles adopted today by the European Parliament.

“Europe already has the most stringent limit values in the world today. It will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to meet some of these limit values proposed by the European Parliament,” explained ACEA Secretary General, Ivan Hodac. “The industry is committed to its responsibility for further reducing the sound level of its vehicles, and requires a reasonable and coherent framework in which to do so. ACEA will now continue to work with the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Member States to ensure that this is the case, and that the final piece of legislation is acceptable to industry while responding to environmental and health concerns.”