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8. Glossary
Spark-ignition
The combustion reaction is triggered by the addition of an energy source via a device external to the mixture (e.g. spark plug).
Allumage par compression; compression ignition
Triggering of the combustion reaction by exceeding the self-ignition limits (temperature and pressure) of a reactive mixture.
Life-cycle assessment; Analyse du cycle de vie
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a standardized method ( ISO 14040 and 14044 ) to assess the multiple environmental impacts of a system (product, service, company or process) over its entire life cycle. It covers the extraction of raw materials for manufacture, transformation...
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Standards and norms
- Environmental management – Lifecycle analysis – Principles and framework - ISO 14040 - 2006
- Environmental management – Lifecycle analysis – Requirements and guidelines - ISO 14044 - 2006
Regulations
CO 2 emissions: Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 17, 2019.
Vehicle emissions: Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 30, 2018.
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