The UN World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) enables governments to cooperate internationally in developing vehicle regulations concerning safety, environmental performance, and energy efficiency.
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| Artificial Intelligence: Agenda for the 8th (April 2026) session |
| Reference Number: AI-08-01/Rev.1 |
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The IWG will be informed on the status of identification of AI Use Cases, the revised draft Terms & Definitions Document, and the ongoing collection of proposals for the literature review. The IWG may wish to exchange views concerning guiding questions for AI in automotive, risks of the use of AI in automotive and their management and mitigation, and the consolidated draft for reference document. The 9th IWG on AI session is planned for June 3-4th, hybrid in London, UK and online. |
| Meeting Sessions: 8th AI session (24 Apr) |
| Document date: 24 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | Artificial Intelligence |
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| Artificial intelligence: Comments on AI-08-11 |
| Reference Number: AI-08-12 |
| Submitted by: Canada |
| Meeting Sessions: 8th AI session (24 Apr) |
| Document date: 23 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | Artificial Intelligence |
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| RD-ASEP: Agenda for the 13th (June 2026) session |
| Reference Number: RDASEP-13-01 |
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The agenda covers the 13th session of the Informal Group for Real Driving Additional Sound Emission Provisions, held June 10-12, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden. Topics include RD-ASEP Terms of Reference from GRBP 78th Session (GRBP-78-13), R51 matters including procedural update (GRB-68-03), Analysis Task Force Report, Editing Task Force Report, R51.04 Issues List Review, draft R51.04 text review, Inside Boundary Condition discussion, and Outside Boundary Condition discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for August 31–September 1 in Geneva, Switzerland. |
| Meeting Sessions: 13th RDASEP session (10-12 Jun) |
| Document date: 23 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 51 | Vehicle Noise Emissions |
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| UN R127: Draft proposal for a Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-25-03 |
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Proposal to insert a new paragraph 0 introducing amendments for vehicles of categories X and Y, and to amend paragraphs 1, 1 footnote 1, 2.8, 2.22, 2.27, 2.29, and 5.3.1.2 of UN R127. The regulation is amended to extend application to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls, including vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System. Vehicles of category Y are not in scope. Modifications address the bonnet rear reference line definition, front structure including automated driving sensors for categories X and Y, mass in running order, normal ride attitude, and air ride height suspension engagement conditions. |
| Submitted by: Germany |
| Meeting Sessions: 25th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (28 Apr) |
| Document date: 23 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 127 | Pedestrian Safety and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Review of Regulations for Applicability to ADS Vehicles |
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| Y-category crash protection: Draft proposal for a new UN Regulation |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-25-02 |
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Proposal to establish a new UN Regulation for vehicles of category N1 regarding protection of fuel system integrity, protection against electrical shock, and vehicle crash compatibility in frontal, rear-end, and lateral collisions. The Regulation integrates provisions from UN R94, UN R95, UN R137, and UN R153. For frontal impact, vehicles not exceeding 2,500 kg follow UN R94; vehicles exceeding 2,500 kg but not exceeding 3,500 kg follow UN R137. Lateral impact provisions derive from UN R95, excluding the side pole impact test. Rear-end impact provisions derive from UN R153 without modification. Specifications address fuel leakage limits, hydrogen storage system integrity, electrical shock protection from rechargeable energy storage systems, and energy absorption to prevent aggressive vehicle behavior in collisions. |
| Meeting Sessions: 25th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (28 Apr) |
| Document date: 23 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Approval of vehicles of category Y (without occupants) with regard to their crash safety |
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| GRSP AV Screening: Agenda for the 25th (April 2026) session |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-25-01 |
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The agenda for the 25th meeting of GRSP TF on AVRS scheduled for Tuesday 28th of April 2026 (online meeting) from 09:00 to 11:00 CET includes feedback from other meetings, Y-category regulatory framework, Y-category pedestrian protection under UN R127, and feedback on UN R12. The next meeting is proposed for 22nd May (Friday), 9-11h, with future meetings scheduled for 1-5 June (GRSP-79), 1st July, 7th September, 5th October, and 3rd November, with 24th November or 1st December as backup dates. |
| Meeting Sessions: 25th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (28 Apr) |
| Document date: 23 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Review of Regulations for Applicability to ADS Vehicles |
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| Artificial intelligence: Contribution to the consolidated text and risk catalogue |
| Reference Number: AI-08-11 |
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This document contributes to consolidated text and a risk catalogue for artificial intelligence in the automotive sector. It defines AI as a field of computer science focused on creating systems capable of performing tasks requiring human intelligence, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, natural language processing, and decision-making. High-priority AI use cases include perception, planning, and motion-control driving functions, as well as driver assessment systems. The document identifies 14 risks organized across five lifecycle stages: AI and use case specification, model architecture and training processes, data specification and management, verification and validation, and operation and in-use monitoring. It provides detailed risk descriptions and references emergent practices for managing these risks, including ISO/PAS 8800, NIST AI RMF, and EU AIA approaches. Lower-priority use cases referenced include AI-06-09 for periodic technical inspection and AI-06-12 for cybersecurity threat detection. |
| Submitted by: OICA and CLEPA |
| Meeting Sessions: 8th AI session (24 Apr) |
| Document date: 22 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | Artificial Intelligence |
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| Artificial Intelligence: Report of the 7th (March 2026) session |
| Reference Number: AI-08-02 |
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The IWG on AI 7th session (March 12, 2026) adopted the agenda and 6th session report. The IWG secretariat presented updated AI use case document (AI-07-03) and consolidated literature review (AI-07-04). France presented additions to use cases (AI-07-13); China presented literature review proposals (AI-07-07, AI-07-08, AI-07-09, AI-07-10, AI-07-11, AI-07-12). The IWG expressed support for the guiding questions document (AI-07-05) and directed language amendments. Japan presented a draft reference document framework (AI-07-14); the prospective catalogue of risks (AI-07-06) received general support with requests for amendments addressing bias, risk management approaches, flexible non-exhaustive risk listing, and software update impacts. The secretariat was directed to compile a consolidated draft reference document for June WP.29 submission. |
| Meeting Sessions: 8th AI session (24 Apr) |
| Document date: 22 Apr 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | Artificial Intelligence |
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