Reiterates readiness to implement 'Euro 5 standards' 1 Jan '24

Industry Minister confirms readiness to implement Euro 5 standards for small cars with diesel engines – petrol and diesel engines, pickups, buses, trucks D-Day 1 Jan. 2024 reveals that companies have already applied for licenses for Toyota, Isuzu and Mitsubishi. . The BMW

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1 January 2024 Prachachat Business Website Today (1st January 2024) Industries Minister Mrs Bimbatra Wichaikul is reported to have disclosed. Euro 5 standards will be implemented for small cars with diesel engines. and large vehicles, pickup trucks, buses and trucks, gasoline and diesel engines. To solve the problem of air pollution

Especially small dust particles PM 2.5 and long term environmental problems of the country. as well as strengthening the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs. This is in line with the growth of the global automotive industry which has developed engines that emit less pollution while maintaining the balance of the environment.

Ordered The Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) is gearing up to make it easier for entrepreneurs to apply for TIS licenses in time for the standard implementation deadline. Entrepreneurs need to build confidence Build confidence among investors in Thailand's automotive industry.

Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) Secretary General Mr. Vanjai Phanomzai added that TISI is ready to facilitate business operators in applying for licenses according to Euro 5 standards by submitting requests for control system assessments. Factory standard from February 8, 2023 Requests for vehicle product testing services through the E-Licensing system, including amendments to the specific criteria for inspection for accreditation to Euro 5 standards.

TISI accepts the test results used in requesting standard certification. From July 8, 2023 to December 28, 2023, Toyota Motor Company will accept applications through E-License mode. There are 50 applications including 25 from Thailand Co., Ltd., Isuzu Motors (Thailand) Co. , Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd., etc.

When the Euro 5 standard comes into effect from January 1, 2024, TISI is ready to issue licenses for cars that meet the Euro 5 standard immediately. Regarding the implementation of the Euro 6 standard, TISI plans to implement the standard in small cars. It will use a petrol engine on January 1, 2025

In order to implement Euro 6 standards in the rest of the vehicle categories. Economic value and environmental impact must again be properly considered. Developing Thailand's automotive industry as a manufacturing base for modern automobiles in the ASEAN region. Strengthening the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs while maintaining environmental balance.

Incidentally, earlier the Ministry of Energy revealed that it has taken steps to address the problem of PM2.5 dust pollution by focusing on improving the quality of oil in the petrol-gasohol group and diesel group. According to the National Agenda Action Plan Euro 5 should be standard. “Addressing the Problem of Dust Pollution” (Cabinet Resolution 1 Oct. 2019) and 3 Energy Department Business Notices

Currently, there are 6 refineries including Thai Oil, Bangchak, PTTCG, Bangchak Sriracha, IRPC and SPRC. The manufacturing process has been upgraded and ready to sell Euro 5 quality oil from January 1, 2024.

Comparison: What is the difference between Euro 4 and Euro 5 oil?
• Gasoline – Gasohol Group:
> Euro 4 : Sulfur not more than 50 ppm.
> Euro 5: Sulfur not more than 10 ppm (10 parts per million by weight).
• Diesel Group:
> Euro 4: Sulfur not more than 50 ppm, polyisocyanic acid hydrocarbons (PAH) not more than 11 percent by weight).
> Euro 5: Sulfur not more than 10 ppm (10 parts per million by weight) Polyisocyanic acid hydrocarbons (PAH) not more than 8 percent by weight.

Euro 5 oil can be used in both old and new cars. According to pollution control department data, without any mechanical problems. Euro 3 standard cars and Euro 4 standard cars were found to be used in higher proportion. When using Euro 5 standard oil, PM 2.5 dust is reduced by 20 – 24%.