Iran produces pickup truck in compliance with EU emission standards
Khodro’s Foton Tunland complies with the European Union’s Euro VI emission standards for heavy vehicles.
An Iranian vehicle manufacturer has unveiled a new truck that could be sold in Europe.
The Iran Khodro Diesel Company produced the Foton Tunland pickup truck in Iran. The vehicle has automatic transmission, 235 horsepower and is the first Iranian vehicle to meet the European Union’s Euro VI emission standard. The Foton Tunland will start being sold in the next three months, according to a release by Iran’s Chamber of Commerce.
What it means: The Euro VI refers to the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions standard set by the EU for heavy vehicles, including trucks and buses. Vehicles that are registered or used in the European Union must be able to prove compliance with the measure.
Why it matters: Iran’s automobile industry is heavily sanctioned by the United States. In 2018, the Trump administration reimposed sanctions on the sale, supply or transfer of “significant” goods or services pertaining to Iran’s automotive sector. The move was part of the president’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
