Orientation presentation reviewing the informal group structure, key contacts, explanation of the WP.29 mandate, and review of the terms of reference for the scope, objectives, and procedures of the group.
The Chair reviewed document EVE-01-02e covering agenda items 2 and 3 below.
In terms of the mandate of the EVE informal working group, reference was made to document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/36 (proposal for establishing two informal working groups addressing the safety and environmental requirements for electric vehicles to enhance regulatory cooperation).
The comment was made that in the case of the EVE (as opposed to the EVS), it should be clear in documents and in the terms of reference that the objective of the EVE is not to develop a GTR but to provide a forum for sharing information. Should the informal working group recommend that a GTR be considered, a mandate to do so should be sought from WP.29 prior to proceeding.
The importance of coordinating with other informal working groups also involved in electric vehicles was brought up by many participants, as was the comment that the EVE informal working group should be cautious not to hinder the progress of these other groups (HDH, WLTP, EVS and VPSD).