The upcoming Euro 7 emission standard will drive the automotive industry towards technical innovation in pursuit of cleaner vehicles, it has been argued.
Euro 7, due to be implemented by the EU later this year, will be the first standard of its type to address both exhaust and non-exhaust emissions.
It introduces stricter emissions testing, requiring vehicles to remain compliant under a range of conditions, and requires systems to remain compliant for twice as long as under Euro 6.
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A UK Government consultation on adopting the standard closed last month, with ministers’ response yet to be announced. Fleets have previously been warned that Euro 7 could affect their SMR strategies.
According to semiconductor and electrical component distributor Mouser Electronics, the new standard will make access to reliable electronic components and technical expertise increasingly important.
It says that manufacturers will be investing in advanced emissions monitoring systems, low-emission braking technologies, tyre innovations, particle filtration solutions, and longer-lasting batteries and sensors, while engineers will also be tasked with reducing ultra-fine particulate and microplastic pollution without compromising vehicle safety, durability or performance.
Growing demand for components predicted
Mark Patrick, director of technical content at Mouser Electronics, said: “Euro 7 compliance will be heavily driven by advanced electronics and real-time vehicle monitoring technologies. As manufacturers face stricter emissions and durability requirements, demand for high-performance components across the automotive supply chain will continue to grow.
“From a supplier perspective, technologies such as precision sensors, microcontrollers, power management ICs, and high-speed connectivity solutions will play a critical role in supporting emissions monitoring, battery performance, and real-time vehicle diagnostics.
“These components help manufacturers improve system reliability, data accuracy, and compliance under increasingly demanding testing conditions.
“As Euro 7 accelerates the shift toward smarter and more connected vehicles, access to reliable electronic components and technical expertise will become increasingly important for automotive manufacturers and suppliers.”
