Super ultra-low emissions vehicle (SULEV) is a U.S. classification for passenger vehicle emissions. The classification is based on producing 90% fewer emissions than the average gasoline-powered vehicle.
The SULEV standard is stricter than the standard for LEV (
low emission vehicle
A low-emission vehicle is a motor vehicle that emits relatively low levels of motor vehicle emissions. The term may be used in a general sense, but in some countries it is defined in air quality statutes. Different groups of people ("go greens", "g ...
) and ULEV (
ultra-low-emission vehicle), however not as strict as PZEV (
partial zero-emissions vehicle) which meets the SULEV standard for tailpipe emissions, but has zero instead of reduced
evaporative emissions. Japan also offers an SU-LEV classification, for vehicles that show a 75 percent reduction in emissions vis-à-vis the 2005 emissions standards.
Examples
Examples of vehicles delivering SULEV emissions performance include:
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Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States sinc ...
2000-
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Honda Insight (CVT transmission models only)
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Honda Civic Hybrid CVT transmission models only,
AT-PZEV available in certain states
* Honda Civic GX Natural Gas
* Honda CR-Z (AT-PZEV)
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Toyota Prius
The is a Compact car, compact/small family car, small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan (car), sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. The Prius has a Hybrid vehicle drivetrain, hybrid drivetrain, combined with an internal combustion ...
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Ford Focus SULEV
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BMW
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SULEV 230i, i3 REx, 128i, 328i, 325i, 325Ci, and 325iT
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Subaru PZEV Vehicles beginning with 2008 year models including Forester, Outback, and Legacy
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Chevrolet Volt
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Hyundai Elantra
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Lexus CT200h
* Honda Clarity PHEV 2018 – LEV3-SULEV20
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Kia Forte
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Volkswagen Jetta
* Mini Cooper Hardtop 4-Door
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
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Pontiac Grand Prix, 3800 V6 equipped vehicles beginning with the 2005 model year
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
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Volvo S80 PZEV
Tax incentives
In California, manufacturers of SULEVs can be given a partial credit for producing a
zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and so a vehicle of this type can be administratively designated as a
partial zero-emissions vehicle (PZEV). In order to qualify as a PZEV, a vehicle must meet the SULEV standard and, in addition, have zero
evaporative emissions from its fuel system plus a 15-year/ warranty on its emission-control components.
In the case of hybrid vehicles this warranty is extended to the electric propulsion components (electric motor/generator/starter, battery,
inverter, controls) and their mechanical interface to the
driveline. However, the high-voltage battery warranty is limited to ten years (but still 150,000 miles).
See
California AB 1493br>
See also
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References
External links
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* {{cite web , url=http://www.ladot.lacity.org/pdf/PDF225.pdf , title=Los Angeles Green Vehicle List for Smog & Green House Gas Reductions – Updated December 2011 , accessdate=5 January 2012
Emission standards
Partial zero-emissions vehicles
Super ultra-low emission vehicles
Standards of the United States