LEV stands for Low-Emission Vehicle. It is an emissions standard classification used primarily by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and adopted by other regions to identify vehicles that emit significantly less smog-forming pollution than the average vehicle. The standard dictates strict limits on unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides.
We need to check if this aftermarket catalytic converter meets the LEV II standards for California.
Related terms
CAFE
Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations that mandate mileage standards for automakers.
PHEV
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle combines a combustion engine with a grid-chargeable battery pack.
EV
An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine.