The Chair explained that the goal of this first meeting is to review and discuss the Terms of Reference and that it is suggested that we work to have these adopted at the 2nd meeting to be held in September 2012.

A number of comments are made to the Chair from participants on the draft Terms of Reference.

Highlights include:

• Ensuring that it be clear that the Electric Vehicle and Safety (EVS) group reports to GRSP;
• Clearly indicating that the scope of vehicles to be considered by the informal working group includes range extended vehicles, as well as heavy-duty vehicles and motorcycles
• Suggestion that infrastructure standardization issues be considered.

The Chair mentioned that comments received will be incorporated into revisions of the Terms of Reference and that these will be shared with the group for further comment.

Action: Based n a comment from the European Commission, the Chair recommended to the expert from the European Commission that he submit a list of items relating to standardization that could be considered by the informal working group.