CARB Plug-in Hybrid EV Test Procedure Amendments and Aftermarket Parts Certification Requirements

CARB issued a 15 day request for comment on November 2, 2009 to take comment on proposed modifications to the Plug-in Hybrid EV test procedure test procedure that would address previously-made amendments that inadvertently modified the ZEV regulation’s credit scheme in a manner that was not intended by CARB staff.  CARB is also proposing changes to address the optional butane canister loading method when conducting only exhaust emission testing for HEVs and making some clarifying changes to the Evaporative and Refueling Test Procedures.  

Comments on the changes are due November 17, 2009.