What is BS EN 16796-2 - Energy efficiency of operator controlled self-propelled trucks, towing tractors, and burden-carrier trucks about?  
The EN 16796 series deals with the energy efficiency of industrial trucks and aligns with the New Approach Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP). 
BS EN 16796-2 specifies the method of energy consumption measurement for the following types of industrial trucks as defined in ISO 5053-1:
- Counterbalance lift truck
- Articulated counterbalance lift truck
- Lorry-mounted truck
- Reach truck (with a retractable mast or fork arm carriage)
- Straddle truck
- Pallet-stacking truck
- Pallet truck
- Platform and stillage truck
- Pallet truck end controlled
- Order-picking truck
- Centre-controlled order-picking truck
- Towing, pushing tractor and burden carrier
- Towing and stacking tractor
- Side-loading truck (one side only)
- Lateral-stacking truck (both sides)
- Lateral-stacking truck (three sides)
- Non-stacking low-lift straddle carrier
- Multi-directional lift truck.
Note: BS EN 16796-2 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 16796-1.
Who is BS EN 16796-2 - Energy efficiency of operator controlled self-propelled trucks, towing tractors, and burden-carrier trucks for? 
The content of BS EN 16796-2 is of relevance for the following stakeholder groups: 
- Machine manufacturers (small, medium, and large businesses) 
- Market surveillance authorities 
- Machine users (small, medium, and large businesses) 
- Service providers, e.g., for consulting activities.  
Why should you use BS EN 16796-2 - Energy efficiency of operator-controlled self-propelled trucks, towing tractors, and burden-carrier trucks?  
As a truck is driven through a drive cycle, energy is always being dissipated. Friction and drag forces dissipate energy continuously as the truck moves. Also, a truck has minor energy use whenever it is turned on (controls, dash lights, etc.).  
The EN 16796 series deals with the energy efficiency of industrial trucks and aligns with the New Approach Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP).  BS EN 16796-2 contains the procedures to determine the efficiency of operator controlled self-propelled trucks, towing tractors, and burden-carrier trucks, traction batteries, and battery chargers. The other parts provide a specific test cycle for different truck types. 
BS EN 16796-2 is widely accepted by industry and is used to measure the energy consumption of electric industrial trucks and internal combustion industrial trucks.  BS EN 16796-2 is in place since 1996 and it is used broadly. This approach allows the evaluation of the energy efficiency of trucks by comparison.   
