12. GRB noted that no new information had been given under this agenda item.
Documentation
GRB-58-06
Proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51 (Japan)
Proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51
Proposal to amend the classifications of vehicle type in the consolidated version of the proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51.
There are two types of N1 having GVM<2.5t. One is front engine type. The other is a flat front vehicle with the engine under the seat and typical in Asian countries. Japan proposes that the sound limit of the latter type should be considered since the sound characteristics of the vehicles are same as that of the N1 having GVM<2.5t.
GRB-58-06/Rev.1
Revised proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51 (Japan)
Revised proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51
Proposal to amend the classifications of vehicle type in the consolidated version of the proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51. There are two types of N1 having GVM<2.5t. One is front engine type. The other is a flat front vehicle with the engine under the seat and typical in Asian countries. Japan proposes that the sound limit of the latter type should be considered since the sound characteristics of the vehicles are same as that of the N1 having GVM<2.5t.
GRB-58-10
Noise-limit values and Chinese vehicle categories (CATARC)
Noise-limit values and Chinese vehicle categories
Discussion paper towards defining vehicle subcategories capable of addressing range of vehicles found in Chinese market, including high‐performance coupes, sports cars, saloon cars, SUV, MPV, Kei‐cars, Kei‐trucks, mini‐buses, mini‐trucks and so on.
GRB-58-15
Japan position on document GRB-58-04 (Japan)
Japan position on document GRB-58-04
Japan opposes the inclusion of specifications for Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) as contained within the consolidated proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN R51 (GRB-58-04). AVAS specifications are actively under development as a new GTR and therefore, Japan cannot accept their definition under UN R51 until the GTR deliberations have been concluded.