157. The Vice Chair of GRPE introduced WP.29-191-27-Rev.1 and WP.29-191-35 as the draft WP.29 input for the development of the ITC Strategy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in inland transport. The representative from Canada sought further clarification on the communication of this document to the ITC secretariat. The secretariat indicated that this input was expected to serve as a basis to draft the initial strategy to be considered by countries and Working Party Chairs in the November/December 2023 timeframe. The secretariat also informed the feedback from WP.29 (as well as all feedback received from WPs), if endorsed, would be annexed to background material going along with the ITC strategy.

158. The representative of IMMA highlighted their contribution in an Annex of the document clarifying among others the benefits of powered two wheelers (PTWs) in urban mobility. He emphasised the importance of the multipath approach and needs for enabling conditions such as carbon neutral fuels and thanked the GRPE leadership and secretariat for their swift action and coordination in delivering the document.

159. The representative of The Netherlands supported the endorsement of this document, and added that the country has started investigations in the greenhouse gas emissions and energy related impacts to vehicle automation and its related data needs that will be share with WP.29 when it gets released. The representative of the United States of America acknowledged the confirmation that this activity was still work in progress, and confirmed that the United States of America and relevant governmental bodies such as Environment Protection Agency of the United States of America (US EPA), were eager to get further engaged in this activity.

160. WP.29 thanked the work of the informal task force that was set-up for this activity and endorsed WP.29.191-27-Rev.1.