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MOVES and Related Models

Can I use MOVES to Model Emissions from Vehicles in other Countries?

The MOVES model was designed specifically to model the emissions from vehicles and equipment designed to meet emission standards in the United States. There are considerable challenges to adapting the MOVES framework to other nations, primarily around the need for very specific information about the emission performance and activity of vehicles.

For more information, see the paper and presentation on the idea of using the MOVES model in other countries.

The mission of the EPA limits our ability to assist others in the use of MOVES for purposes other than for modeling U.S. locations.