World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 171 | 14-17 Mar 2017
Geneva

Session scheduled to coincide with the Geneva Motor Show. Please note that informal documents WP.29-171-35 and WP.29-171-36 have not been made available.

Agenda Item 19.4.
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCV) (global technical regulation No. 13) – Phase 2

162. The representative of EU introduced the proposal for authorization to develop the Phase 2 of the global technical regulation. He explained the need to start the Phase 2 to address the development of remaining issues, amongst others material qualification testing. He clarified that Japan, Republic of Korea and the European Union would sponsor the Phase 2. However, he clarified that the contribution from the United States of America, China and other Contracting Parties was encouraged and expected and that the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission is ready to provide further relevant input.

163. AC.3 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/56 and requested the secretariat to convert it into an AC.3 document.

Documentation
WP.29/2017/56 Proposal for authorization to develop Phase 2 of GTR No. 13 (EU, Japan, and Korea)