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NORMES VEHICULES AUTOMOBILES CANADA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
1, record 1, English, Canada%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Safety%20Standard
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CMVSS 1, record 1, English, CMVSS
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. 1, record 1, English, - Canada%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Safety%20Standard
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canada Motor Vehicle Standard
- Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
- Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
- Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Normes de sécurité des véhicules automobiles du Canada
1, record 1, French, Normes%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NSVAC 1, record 1, French, NSVAC
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement sur la sécurité des véhicules automobiles. 1, record 1, French, - Normes%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Normes des véhicules automobiles du Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
1, record 2, English, Motor%20Vehicle%20Fuel%20Efficiency
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Natural Resources Canada is responsible for a set of initiatives to promote energy efficiency and alternative energy in the transportation area. Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency. Purpose: To inform purchasers of new cars, light trucks and vans about the fuel efficiency of these vehicles and to encourage motor vehicle manufacturers to undertake further improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency. Program Description: Under the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Program delivered by Transport Canada and NRCan, motor vehicle manufacturers have met voluntary annual Company Average Fuel Consumption (CAFC) standards for new automobiles sold in Canada. In addition, the program involves the publication and distribution of the annual Fuel Consumption Guide and manufacturers apply fuel-consumption labels to new vehicles. 1, record 2, English, - Motor%20Vehicle%20Fuel%20Efficiency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Efficacité du carburant des véhicules automobiles
1, record 2, French, Efficacit%C3%A9%20du%20carburant%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ressources naturelles Canada a mis sur pied diverses initiatives dans le but de promouvoir l'efficacité énergétique et l'utilisation des énergies de remplacement dans le secteur des transports. Efficacité du carburant des véhicules automobiles; But : Renseigner les acheteurs de voitures, camions légers et fourgonnettes nouveaux au sujet de l'efficacité du carburant employé dans ces véhicules et encourager les fabricants de véhicules automobiles à apporter des améliorations pour accroître cette efficacité. Description du programme : En application du Programme de consommation de carburant des véhicules qu'appliquent Transports Canada et RNCan, les fabricants de véhicules automobiles ont respecté les normes annuelles d’application volontaire de consommation moyenne de carburant de l'entreprise(CMCE) pour les nouvelles automobiles vendues au Canada. Le programme comporte également la publication et la diffusion du Guide de consommation d’essence annuel et l'apposition par les fabricants, sur les nouveaux véhicules, d’étiquettes indiquant la consommation d’essence. 1, record 2, French, - Efficacit%C3%A9%20du%20carburant%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Standards
1, record 3, English, Canada%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Tire%20Safety%20Standards
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CMVTSS 1, record 3, English, CMVTSS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Normes sur la sécurité des pneus de véhicules automobiles du Canada
1, record 3, French, Normes%20sur%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20pneus%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NSPVAC 1, record 3, French, NSPVAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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