The document discusses key vehicle identification information needed by technicians, including the vehicle identification number (VIN), which provides details on the vehicle like the country of origin and year it was built. The VECI label under the hood and calibration codes provide additional technical specifications, while casting numbers identify engine parts. Emission standards vary by location but are important for technicians to understand to properly service vehicles.

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13. Vehicle manufacturers can meet ZEV obligations by meeting standards similar to the ZEV rule in 2001. Manufacturers may also choose an alternative ZEV compliance strategy, meeting part of the ZEV requirement by producing the sales-weighted market share of 250 fuel-cell vehicles by 2008. The required number of fuel-cell vehicles will increase through 2017. Manufacturers can substitute battery-electric vehicles for up to 50% of the fuel-cell vehicle requirements. Continued NOTE: A battery-powered electric vehicle charged from the power grid will still be up to 10 times cleaner than even the cleanest gasoline vehicles over their respective lifetimes.

15. Table 16–1 LEV standard Categories NOTE: Numbers in parentheses are 100,000-mile standards for LEV I, and 120,000-mile standards for LEV II. NMOG means non-methane organic gases, which includes alcohol. CO means carbon monoxide. NOX means oxides of nitrogen. Data compiled from California Environmental Protection Agency—Air Resource Board (CARB) documents. Continued Table 16–2 California LEV II 120,000-Mile Tailpipe Emissions Limits

17. Table 16–4 Air Pollution Score NOTE: The bin number is determined by the type and weight of the vehicle. The highest bin allowed for vehicles built after January 1, 2007, is Bin 8. Data compiled from the EPA. Table 16–3 EPA Tier 2—120,000-Mile Tailpipe Emission Limits See these tables on Page 118 of your textbook.

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