and etc vs , etc

The correct phrase is ", etc". The phrase ", etc" is commonly used to indicate that there are more examples, items, or possibilities than the ones you have already listed. Using "and etc" is incorrect.

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and etc

This is not a correct construction in English. The correct form is ", etc".

The phrase ", etc" is used to indicate that there are additional examples, items, or possibilities that could be listed. It is commonly used in writing to show that the list is not exhaustive.

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The manufacturer will determine when the engine will be tested for gaseous and particulate emissions over the ESC and ETC tests.
The manufacturer will determine when the engine will be tested for gaseous and particulate emissions over the ESC and ETC tests.
For type approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in section 6.2.1 the emissions shall be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
In such a case, another series of emission tests over the ESC and ETC tests shall be carried out within a further 100 hours of service accumulation.
For approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in paragraph 5.2.1. the emissions must be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
For type approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in Section 6.2.1 the emissions shall be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
The results of all emission tests (ESC and ETC) conducted during the service accumulation schedule shall be made available to the type-approval authority.
In such a case, another series of emission tests over the ESC and ETC tests shall be carried out within a further 100 hours of service accumulation.
Result of the ETC test [6] For Euro VI, ESC shall be understood as WHSC and ETC as WHTC.
For Euro VI, ESC shall be understood as WHSC and ETC as WHTC.
At the periodic intervals in the service accumulation schedule determined by the manufacturer, and, where appropriate, also stipulated by the approval authority according to paragraph 3.2.2., the engine shall be tested for gaseous and particulate emissions over the ESC and ETC tests.
For type approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in paragraph 5.2.1. the emissions shall be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
If the approval authority decides that additional measurements need to be carried out on the ESC and ETC tests between the points selected by the manufacturer it shall notify the manufacturer.
An engine selected from the engine family shall be tested over the ESC and ETC test cycles for gaseous and particulate emissions and over the ELR test cycle for smoke emission.
If the type-approval authority decides that additional measurements need to be carried out on the ESC and ETC tests between the points selected by the manufacturer it shall notify the manufacturer.
An engine selected from the engine family shall be tested over the ESC and ETC test cycles for gaseous and particulate emissions and over the ELR test cycle for smoke emission.
For each pollutant measured on the ESC and ETC tests and at each test point during the service accumulation schedule, a 'best fit' regression analysis shall be made on the basis of all test results.
For each pollutant measured on the ESC and ETC tests and at each test point during the service accumulation schedule, a "best fit" regression analysis shall be made on the basis of all test results.
Where requested, and depending on the approval of the engine, such additional test data shall include ESC, ELR, and ETC test results, or from other proven procedures according to paragraph 3.1.11.5., item (h);
Where requested, and depending on the type-approval of the engine, such additional test data shall include ESC, ELR, and ETC test results, or from other proven procedures according to section 3.1.11.5, item (h)

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, etc

This is the correct form to use in English. It is commonly used to indicate that there are more examples, items, or possibilities that could be listed.