146. The representative of Canada reported on the work progress made by the IWG on EVE in the following areas: (i) method of stating energy consumption led by China, (ii) battery performance and durability provisions led by Canada and the United States of America and (iii) determination of the power of electric vehicles led by Germany and the Republic of Korea. He informed AC.3 that the IWG had met on 19-20 October 2015 in Ottawa and will meet again in Geneva in January 2016. He underlined the good progress made by the IWG on EVE according to Part A of its mandate and noted that no guidelines were requested at this stage.

147. The representative of Germany, Chair of GRPE, clarified that guidelines will be requested from AC.3 in the future on the basis of the outcome of the investigation currently being carried out under Part A. He underlined the need to ensure a proper coordination between the IWGs on EVE and WLTP under GRPE to avoid any overlap of issues related to durability of vehicles and batteries.