14. The representative of the United States of America, Co-Chair of the IWG on Event Data Recorder (EDR) / Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving (DSSAD), presented an update (GRVA-17-28) on progress achieved by the group. She provided, among others, an overview with the three systems addressed by the group: EDR, EDR for ADS and DSSAD.

15. The representative of OICA asked whether a specific EDR for ADS was needed or was part of DSSAD. He also asked whether the group considered on-board and off-board storage systems.

16. The Co-Chair replied that the data storage system might be off board in the future. She acknowledged that UN Regulation No. 160 only considered on-board data storage so far.

17. The representative of ITU noted that Driver Control Assistance System (DCAS) would have both DSSAD and In Service Monitoring and Reporting (ISMR) needs, like ADS. He inquired about existing coordination in that field.

18. The representative of OICA clarified that DSSAD was for ADS, not for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

19. The representative of China raised the same question as ITU, regarding EDR/DSSAD for ADAS.

20. The Co-Chair clarified that DSSAD was indeed for ADS. She added that the group already advised GRVA on provisions for UN Regulation No. 157 and would be happy to do the same for DCAS.

21. GRVA welcomed the idea and invited the Task Force on ADAS to contact the IWG on EDR/DSSAD as needed.

22. The representative of OICA expressed concerns about the potential volume of data transmitted outside of the vehicles by the two systems: DSSAD and ISMR.

23. The Co-Chair understood the concern of vehicle manufacturers and confirmed that the Group would look at how much data would really be needed. Responding to the affirmation by OICA that EDR for ADS was not needed, she recalled that EDR for ADS was part of the mandate of WP.29 to the group. She agreed that, if the group concluded that there was no need for a specific EDR for ADS, then, this would be part of the group’s final report.

24. GRVA endorsed the status report.