What is Exhaust Emission Testing?
Emission Testing is the process of measuring the gases produced by a vehicle’s engine. Using specialized test equipment, a probe is placed into the vehicle’s tailpipe to analyze the exhaust gases under standardized conditions. These measurements ensure compliance with environmental regulations and help minimize the impact of harmful pollutants.
Why Is Emission Testing Important?
In an ideal world, vehicles would be 100% emission-free. However, the reality is that emissions from cars, trucks, and other business vehicles often exceed legal limits, contributing significantly to air pollution, climate change, and public health concerns—especially in densely populated urban areas.
Business fleets play a crucial role in reducing environmental pollution. In response, global regulators have begun enforcing stricter testing protocols. One such update is the transition from the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP).
This new WLTP standard provides more accurate real-world emission data, ensuring that all newly manufactured vehicles are certified with realistic and transparent CO₂ and pollutant values. While this may result in higher reported emissions in the short term (affecting tax brackets), it ultimately leads to more environmentally responsible fleet management.
Why Choose TUV Austria Bureau of Inspection & Certification for Emission Testing?
At TUV Austria Bureau of Inspection & Certification, our Emission Testing Services help businesses ensure their vehicles operate within legal emission thresholds. We deliver precise, standardized testing using certified equipment and experts trained in the latest regulatory protocols.
We test for key pollutants including:
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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
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Diesel Smoke
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Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide (NOx)
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Particulate Matter (PM) and Particulate Number (PN)
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Non-Methane Hydrocarbons (NMHC)
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Total Hydrocarbons (THC)
Our emission testing supports compliance, reduces environmental impact, and helps organizations meet local and international emission standards.
Additional Services We Offer
In addition to Emission Testing Services, we also offer a wide range of inspection services, certifications, and technical solutions to support your business operations:
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