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.
GlobalAutoRegs is a technical resource for members of the regulatory affairs community interested in this international collaboration.
| Crash testing: Vehicle width definitions |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-26-24 |
| Submitted by: OICA |
| Meeting Sessions: 26th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (22 May) |
| Document date: 13 May 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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| A-LCA: Use stage working draft text (markup) |
| Reference Number: A-LCA-41-02 |
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Proposal to define service life values by region or country of usage, establish methodology for calculating realistic GHG emissions and energy consumption during vehicle use stage at various detail levels, determine discrepancy factors based on real-world performance data, apply deterioration factors to account for vehicle aging effects, quantify leakage emissions including hydrogen and methane, assess maintenance and consumables impacts through manufacturer-provided frequency data or alternative methodologies, and collect primary and secondary data on driving activity, vehicle lifetime, fuel consumption, and maintenance replacement intervals. Service life values for passenger cars shall align with average age of vehicles at point of recycling within the same country, with regional default values provided in Annex 1 to the Resolution. |
| Meeting Sessions: 41st A-LCA session (21 May) |
| Document date: 14 May 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automotive Life Cycle Assessment |
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| A-LCA: Use stage clean draft text |
| Reference Number: A-LCA-41-01 |
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Proposal to define service life values by region or country of usage, establish methodology for calculating realistic GHG emissions and energy consumption during vehicle use stage at various detail levels, determine discrepancy factors based on real-world performance data, apply deterioration factors to account for vehicle aging effects, quantify leakage emissions including hydrogen and methane, assess maintenance and consumables impacts through manufacturer-provided frequency data or alternative methodologies, and collect primary and secondary data on driving activity, vehicle lifetime, fuel consumption, and maintenance replacement intervals. Service life values for passenger cars shall align with average age of vehicles at point of recycling within the same country, with regional default values provided in Annex 1 to the Resolution. |
| Meeting Sessions: 41st A-LCA session (21 May) |
| Document date: 14 May 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automotive Life Cycle Assessment |
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| EqOP-Restraints: Agenda for the 5th (June 2026) session |
| Reference Number: EqOP-TF4-05-01 |
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The draft agenda for the 5th meeting of Task Force 4 Frontal Impact & Restraint System Requirements is scheduled for June 25, 2026, online from 12.00 to 14.00 CET. The meeting will cover approval of the agenda and previous minutes, review of the progress dashboard, presentations of updated studies on abdominal injuries and rear row, continued discussion on priorities, a workshop in Japan, conclusions, next steps, the next meeting, and any other business. |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th EqOP-TF4 session (25 Jun) |
| Document date: 14 May 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | Equitable Occupant Protection |
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| EqOP-Restraints: Minutes of the 4th (April 2026) session |
| Reference Number: EqOP-TF4-04-02 |
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The EqOP-TF4 held its 4th meeting on 14 April 2026 with 28 participants. BASt presented an updated GIDAS analysis of abdominal injuries in belted occupants with single major impacts. The Swedish Transport Agency presented an updated study on occupant abdominal trauma including pelvic fractures and injury severity by age and seatbelt effects. OICA presented French collision data from 2012 to 2024 showing rear seats are significantly less utilized and the front row represents 96% of fatalities and most serious injuries in M1 passenger cars. The Chair and secretary will compile input on priorities. The next meeting is scheduled for 25 June 2026, with an in-person workshop planned for 4–6 November 2026 in Japan. |
| Meeting Sessions: 4th EqOP-TF4 session (14 Apr) |
| Document date: 14 May 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | Equitable Occupant Protection |
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| RD-ASEP informal group draft status report to GRBP |
| Reference Number: RDASEP-Edit-05-03 |
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The IWG RD-ASEP informal group is developing a mandatory procedure for UN R51 after the monitoring phase. The Analysis Task Force determined vehicle databases and expectation models are suitable for RD-ASEP development. The Editing Task Force created a consolidated R51.04 draft submitted to GRBP-84. The revised R51.04 RD-ASEP includes manipulation and defeat device provisions, mandatory random testing for approval, revised control range, any acceleration position testing, vehicle speed range 0-100 km/hr, and vehicle performance criteria. A revised companion document GRB-68-03 is necessary. |
| Meeting Sessions: 5th RDASEP-Edit session (14 May) |
| Document date: 14 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 51 | Vehicle Noise Emissions |
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| Electric Vehicles and the Environment: Agenda for the 97th (May 2026) session |
| Reference Number: EVE-97-01/Rev.3 |
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The agenda covers UN GTR 21, 22, and 25 discussions including topics on battery conditioning cycles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and energy throughput. UN GTR 25 amendment 2 must be submitted for the March 2027 GRPE by December 2026. |
| Meeting Sessions: 97th EVE session (19-20 May) |
| Document date: 14 May 26 |
| Relevant to: GTR No. 21 | Electric Vehicle System Power Determination, GTR No. 22 | Electrified Vehicle Battery Durability, and GTR No. 25 | Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Battery Durability |
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| On-Board Authentication/Authorisation |
| Reference Number: GRVA-25-12 |
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The document addresses on-board authentication and authorization in connected vehicles, a complex area involving multiple stakeholders, use cases, implementations, and standards. The core challenge is distinguishing legitimate remote interactions from misuse, manipulation, and integrity loss. Discussions have occurred since 2023 across GRVA, CS/OTA, and WP.29. FIA seeks feedback on establishing the topic and will develop a scoping document and demonstrator based on select use cases including accident investigation, law enforcement, emergency response, energy monitoring, battery tracking, parts replacement, and ITS-related safety. Contracting parties are invited to submit comments and use cases by 15 June 2026 for consideration at the November WP.29 session. |
| Submitted by: FIA Foundation |
| Meeting Sessions: 25th GRVA session (18-22 May) |
| Document date: 13 May 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | Vehicle data access and protection |
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