GRPE has organized a workshop on on low- and zero-emissions heavy duty vehicles regulatory needs concurrent with this session. The workshop aims to explore the potential regulatory needs that could emerge with the wider adoption of alternative powertrains for heavy duty trucks and buses.
1. The Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) held its eighty-third session from 1 to 4 June 2021, with André Rijnders (Netherlands) as Chair and Duncan Kay (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) as Vice-Chair. Experts from the following countries participated in the work following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (TRANS/WP.29/690, as amended): Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), United States of America and Viet Nam. Experts from the European Commission (EC) also participated. Experts from the following non-governmental organizations (NGOs) took part in the session: American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC), European Association of Automobile Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA), European Association of Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers (EUROMOT), European Garage Equipment Association (EGEA), European Tyres and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA), Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV Global), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), International Road Transport Union (IRU), and Liquid Gas Europe.