35. The values of the carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions, in grams, emitted by the motor vehicle, per kilometre, when travelling in the city, are determined according to the quantitative evaluation methods provided for in the regulatory provisions, Emission Regulations for 1977 and Later model Year New Light-Duty Vehicles and New light-Duty Trucks and New Otto-Cycle Complete Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Test Procedures, U.S. 40 CFR, Part 86, Subpart B, and the emissions of such a vehicle, per kilometre, when travelling on the highway, are measured according to the technical requirements of the method Highway Test Procedure provided for in the regulatory provisions Fuel Economy and Carbon-Related Exhaust Emission Test Procedures, U.S. 40 CFR, Part 600, Subpart B.
However, for motor vehicles whose gross vehicle weight rating is equal to or greater than 3,856 kg, the values of the carbon dioxide emissions, in grams per kilometre, are determined according to the applicable methods and calculations provided for in the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (SOR/2013-24).
The values of the methane and nitrous oxide emissions referred to in the first paragraph may be replaced by a value of 1.2 grams equivalent carbon dioxide per kilometre.
1217-2017O.C. 1217-2017, s. 35; 1422-2023O.C. 1422-2023, s. 271.