Article 1

The Valeo Efficient Generation Alternator having an efficiency of at least 77 per cent and intended for use in M1 vehicles is approved as an innovative technology within the meaning of Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009.

The CO₂ emissions reduction from the use of the alternator referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined using the methodology set out in the Annex.

In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 11(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011, the CO₂ emission reduction determined in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article, may only be certified and entered into the certificate of conformity and relevant type approval documentation specified in Annexes I, VIII and IX to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council^f1 where the reductions are on or above the threshold specified in Article 9(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011.