5. Latest updates (October 2017)

5.1 The Worldwide harmonized Light duty driving Test Cycle (WLTC)

From 1 ^er September 2017, new vehicle models in Europe will be tested on the WLTC cycle rather than the NEDC cycle. This measure will be extended to all new vehicles from 1 ^er September 2018.

The WLTP procedure leads to much more realistic test conditions with :

• much more realistic driving (e.g., gear shifts are no longer imposed);

• a greater variety of driving conditions (urban, suburban, main road, freeway);

• longer test distance and duration (NEDC = 11km in 20min, WLTC = 23.25km in 30min);

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