50. The Chair of IWG on EPPR presented the latest progress about a new amendment to UN GTR No. 18 and the OBD2 provisions for L-category vehicles (GRPE-79-23).

51. The Chair of IWG on EPPR presented a status report (GRPE-79-24). He updated GRPE on the progress of IWG and introduced the upcoming activities of the group. The representative of the United States of America asked more details about the involvement of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the activities of IWG on EPPR. The Chair of IWG on EPPR explained CARB was considering revising their regulatory provisions on two-wheelers and was seeking to streamline resources.

52. The representatives from Netherlands and India asked about the potential inclusion of electric and hybrid L-category vehicles in the future activities. The Chair of IWG on EPPR replied that electric L-category vehicles were momentarily not included because of time constraints and that IWG on EPPR will address them soon.

53. GRPE acknowledged the progress made by IWG on EPPR and noted the request for a meeting room for one day during the GRPE week in January 2020.