The UN IWG on Cyber Security and OTA held its 38th session 29 June–1 July 2026 in London with remote participation. The group adopted the provisional agenda and minutes from the 37th session. Three items from the IWG were presented at the May GRVA meeting: multistage vehicle documents to become working documents for September; RXWIN documents with elements in square brackets to be resolved; and SUMs document returned for further discussion. For R155, the group agreed to forward multistage amendment proposals as working documents to September GRVA. The UK proposal on STU and component approval for R155 was discussed extensively; the UK will draft a proposal for components only. The UK proposal on remote operation for ADS requires further development. The group will review ADS GTR cyber and software provisions. RXWIN proposal documents were adapted; R155 was removed and R89 and R156 sections amended; reviewers may address concerns by 31 July 2026. Germany’s proposal requiring the same Type-Approval Authority for CSMS and vehicle type approval was discussed; a dedicated meeting will be scheduled. The UK proposal on approvals for out-of-scope vehicle types was introduced. Draft Terms of Reference were revised and will be forwarded to GRVA for September approval. The next meeting is scheduled for 3 September 2026, 12:00–15:00 CET.

Proposal to insert a new paragraph 0 introducing supplements 4 and 5 to the 04 series of amendments extending the Regulation to vehicles of categories X and Y, amend paragraph 1 to establish scope and exemptions for categories X and Y, amend paragraphs 2.8, 2.22, 2.29, 2.32, 2.44, and 2.45 to define test procedures and reference areas for vehicles without drivers or manual controls, and amend paragraph 5.3.1.2 to clarify automatic return of ARHSS when vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h or while an ADS feature is active.

Proposal to establish uniform provisions concerning approval of vehicles of category N₁Y regarding fuel system integrity protection, electrical shock protection, and vehicle crash compatibility in frontal, rear-end, and lateral collisions, modify frontal impact test procedures to reference either UN R94 or UN R137 at manufacturer choice in agreement with the Technical Service, add Crash Compatibility Criterion and Crash Compatibility Value definitions and requirements not exceeding 40 g and 100 g × tonne respectively, modify lateral impact test provisions to reference UN R95 without specific side pole impact applicability, modify rear-end impact test procedures to reference UN R153, add post-crash hydrogen fuel system integrity assessment procedures, add provisions allowing vehicles derived from compliant category X vehicles to be deemed compliant, add electrolyte leakage and REESS retention requirements for electric powertrains, permit vehicles with maximum design speed not exceeding impact speed to be tested at their maximum design speed with compliance to post-impact requirements, and establish extension procedures for vehicles derived from previously approved types.

PMP webex meeting scheduled for 9th July 2026, 12:00–14:30 CET. Agenda includes an overview of amendments to Brakes GTR 24 and UN R179, task force discussions on layout and testing topics, vehicles limited speed, brake replacement parts, electromechanical brakes GTR and UNR, HD brakes, projects on tyres and brakes, and any other business. Webex meeting access details and link provided.

The GRE Task Force on LED Substitutes / Retrofits prepared proposals for four new LED replacement light source categories: H9_LEDr, H10_LEDr, HIR2_LEDr, and HB3_LEDr, developed in accordance with GRE-91-14 and GRE-94-18 and taking into account equivalence criteria detailed in GRE-83-15. All four categories meet photometric, thermal, and electrical performance requirements using established bi-directional equivalence concepts. H9_LEDr, HIR2_LEDr, and HB3_LEDr employ control point requirements instead of black-top specifications. All four categories have longer area B with modified homogeneity requirements. H9_LEDr contains a single luminous flux specification of 1875 lm at 13.2V to limit impact on beam performance in high-beam and bi-functional applications.

Proposal to amend para. 3.3., Group 5 to add LED replacement light source categories H9, H10, HB3, and HIR2, insert new sheets H9_LEDr/1 to 7, H10_LEDr/1 to 7, HB3_LEDr/1 to 7, and HIR2_LEDr/1 to 7 in Annex 3, and update the Status table to reflect Amendment 13 based on TFSR-28 documents, with H10 proposal based on GRE-94-19, specifications derived from enforced LEDr category sheets and equivalence criteria detailed in GRE-83-15.

The 29th meeting of the GRE Task Force on Substitutes/Retrofits is scheduled for 13 July 2026, 13:00–14:00 CEST, held online via Teams. The agenda includes discussion of the way forward, review of GRE94 report, proposals for R.E.5 covering H11 LEDr, H8 LEDr, H16 LEDr, HB4 LEDr, front fog types including H10, high beam types including HIR2, HB3, and H9, low beam types, clarification of R37 requirements for LEDr, enforcement and market surveillance, preparation and submissions to GRE95, any other business, and next meetings.