# Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1232 of 27 August 2020 on the approval of the efficient generator function used in 12 Volt motor-generators for use in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, including certain hybrid electric vehicles and vehicles capable of running on alternative fuels, as an innovative technology pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance), Division 3.5: Check against the minimum CO2 savings threshold

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The Secretary of State shall ensure for each vehicle version fitted with the 12V motor-generator that the minimum threshold criterion as specified in Article 9(1)(b) of Implementing Regulations (EU) No 725/2011 and (EU) No 427/2014 is met.
When verifying whether the minimum threshold criterion is met, the Secretary of State shall take into account, in accordance with Formula 10, the CO2 savings determined in point 3.2, the uncertainty determined in point 3.3 and, where applicable, a CO2 correction, in the case of a positive mass difference (Δm) between the 12V motor-generator and the baseline alternator.
For the purpose of the positive mass correction, the mass of the baseline alternator shall be set to 7 kg.
The manufacturer shall provide to the Secretary of State information on the mass of the 12V motor-generator as certified by the supplier.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2020/1232/annex/division/3/division/3.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2020-1232/annex/division-3/division-3.5
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