166. The representative of Canada, on behalf of the IWG on Electric Vehicle and the Environment (EVE) leadership team, informed AC.3 that the IWG on EVE only met once since the last session of AC.3. He reported on the discussions held by the IWG on EVE on the forthcoming evolution and updates to UN GTR No. 22 and also informed AC.3 that a new UN GTR is expected to cover in-vehicle battery durability for heavy duty applications. A formal request for authorization for this new UN GTR was expected to be considered by GRPE at its January 2023 session.

167. The representative of the United States of America clarified that differing technical solutions were being adopted in heavy-duty electrified vehicles versus light-duty electrified vehicles. He supported the IWG’s decision to pursue a separate UN GTR for heavy-duty in-vehicle battery durability to address technical concerns.