OICA was keen that the scope is limited to M1 category, and was of the opinion that the structure of the regulation should be inspired from e.g. Regulation No. 58, i.e. 3 parts (device, installation of the device, vehicle with regard to the device).
RUS was keen to discuss this item further.
The European Commission supported OICA that the Terms of Reference (e.g. scope and timing) should be discussed in details.
RUS indicated they needed justifications for postponing requirements for certain categories.
OICA pointed out that in EU the scope is restricted to light vehicles (M1/N1) because the automatic triggering system (e.g. airbags) is already well implemented. This is not the case for the heavier vehicles.
However in RUS AECS for heavy vehicles does exist and will be applied regarding rollover from 2017 onwards.
OICA acknowledged this, but found it necessary that rollover be well defined. OICA believed that the rollover could be defined as a second step, i.e. starting the 2nd step just after completion of step 1.
RUS pointed out that this 2nd step is of 1st priority to RUS as 1st January 2015 is the date when the RUS regulation starts applying.
OICA found it premature to define now what is achievable. The expert from OICA pointed out that the UN regulation will be if fitted anyway.
The Chair found it necessary that the group achieves compromises.
OICA was keen that the scope is limited to M1 category, and was of the opinion that the structure of the regulation should be inspired from e.g. Regulation No. 58, i.e. 3 parts (device, installation of the device, vehicle with regard to the device).
RUS was keen to discuss this item further.
The European Commission supported OICA that the Terms of Reference (e.g. scope and timing) should be discussed in details.
RUS indicated they needed justifications for postponing requirements for certain categories.
OICA pointed out that in EU the scope is restricted to light vehicles (M1/N1) because the automatic triggering system (e.g. airbags) is already well implemented. This is not the case for the heavier vehicles.
However in RUS AECS for heavy vehicles does exist and will be applied regarding rollover from 2017 onwards.
OICA acknowledged this, but found it necessary that rollover be well defined. OICA believed that the rollover could be defined as a second step, i.e. starting the 2nd step just after completion of step 1.
RUS pointed out that this 2nd step is of 1st priority to RUS as 1st January 2015 is the date when the RUS regulation starts applying.
OICA found it premature to define now what is achievable. The expert from OICA pointed out that the UN regulation will be if fitted anyway.
The Chair found it necessary that the group achieves compromises.
The European Commission offered as a compromise that the regulation be an “if fitted” regulation, with different requirements according to the vehicle category. In EU, the proposal is 2015 for M1 new types.
The UN Secretary found the draft schedule very optimistic.
RUS revealed that the discussion on time implementation lasts for 3 years already in the Russian Federation. But the manufacturers in RUS would have difficulty in approving their vehicles if there are no defined approval procedures.
Germany supported the UN secretariat that the Terms of Reference are ambitious. The expert stressed that the infrastructure also must be adapted in order for the AECS to function properly.
RUS recalled that a working group was established in RUS last year with the participation of all OEMs, where the schedule was approved.
The UK regretted that the discussions were focusing on particular markets, while the informal group should focus on an international regulation. The expert clarified that the UK does support the development of an international regulation, but in the UK cost/benefits ratio is not beneficial (gain of 1% of fatalities). Any market would be free to implement AECS in advance of the UN requirements, but the UK is keen to respect the UNECE regulations and procedures.
RUS was of the opinion that UN R94, UN R95 and R121 should be adapted as well for AECS.
Conclusion: