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UN R138: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments

Reference Number: WP.29/2019/55

Proposal to

exempt hybrid vehicles that do not provide valid test results (e.g., internal combustion engine active under test conditions)
clarify the text concerning permissible AVAS operating conditions
update flowcharts in Annex 3 in line with text.
add a footnote to the scope to exempt electrified vehicles where the internal combustion engine (ICE) operates under the test conditions
clarify the intention of paragraph 6.2.:
- that AVAS may be operational outside the specified speed ranges (e.g., in the USA where the speed range extends to 30 km/h),
- align maximum sound with UN R51.03 ASEP, and
- explicitly specify that the AVAS may function even when the ICE is running
clarify under paragraph 6.2.6. that a manufacturer may install an attenuation to enable the system to operate at different sound levels
split and clarify indoor and outdoor testing specifications under Annex 3 paragraph 2.2. to account for different needs such as a weather station
amend the flowcharts in the Annex 3 Appendix to better reflect the regulation text
align the transitional provisions in the 01 series of amendments with the format introduced following Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement.

Meeting Sessions: 178th WP.29 session (24-28 Jun 2019)

Document date: 11 Apr 19

Document status: Adopted by WP.29

Relevant to

UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles

Adoption Vote

This proposal (WP.29/2019/55) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty Contracting Parties out of the 55 applying UN R138 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.

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UN R138: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2019/55
Proposal to exempt hybrid vehicles that do not provide valid test results (e.g., internal combustion engine active under test conditions) clarify the text concerning permissible AVAS operating conditions to differentiate indoor and outdoor facility requirements (e.g., weather station requirement) and update flowcharts in Annex 3 in line with text. add a footnote to the scope to exempt electrified vehicles where the internal combustion engine (ICE) operates under the test conditions clarify the intention of paragraph 6.2.: that AVAS may be operational outside the specified speed ranges (e.g., in the USA where the speed range extends to 30 km/h), align maximum sound with UN R51.03 ASEP, and explicitly specify that the AVAS may function even when the ICE is running clarify under paragraph 6.2.6. that a manufacturer may install an attenuation to enable the system to operate at different sound levels split and clarify indoor and outdoor testing specifications under Annex 3 paragraph 2.2. to account for different needs such as a weather station amend the flowcharts in the Annex 3 Appendix to better reflect the regulation text align the transitional provisions in the 01 series of amendments with the format introduced following Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement.
Meeting Sessions: 178th WP.29 session (24-28 Jun 2019)
Document date: 11 Apr 19
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to UN Regulation No. 138 \| Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2019/55) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty Contracting Parties out of the 55 applying UN R138 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
View full document file for more information