Mr. Öhlund presented on the WLTP (EVE-02-12e) and HDH (EVE-02-06e, on behalf of Chair Petter Asman), Mr. Nguyen presented on the EVS (EVE-02-18e), the Chair and Jeff Alson (U.S. EPA) gave a brief overview of the EFV Conference which preceded the EVE IWG meeting, and Mr. Albus presented on the VPSD (EVE-02-09e).

A number of interesting discussion points arose during the presentations, including:

• • The EV Subgroup of the WLTP is active in developing a test cycle, but specifics of this cycle (i.e. if the EV will be run in all four phases) are not decided yet.
• • Data for EV driving behaviour is currently lacking. It was noted that this test cycle will likely not be ‘locked’ for 10 years once established, to allow for the addition of updated EV information once collected.
• • Whether the results and/or information collected in EVE IWG research areas, i.e. EV test cycle, aim to benefit industry and consumers, or inform regulation.
• • The development of hybrid vehicle test cycles and procedures and the differences from conventional vehicle test cycles.
• • Potential areas of collaboration between the EVS and EVE IWGs, which are thought to exist, but are currently unclear.
• • Evolving EV technology and the development of necessary definitions and a frame-system.

The EFV conference was deemed successful, with over 200 participants from around the world representing government, industry, and NGOs. The GRPE Chair informed the group that the EFV IWG is independent from the conference that preceded the EVE meeting, and its activities were frozen one year ago. They will develop a conclusion report, which could be used to inform the EVE IWG, but otherwise interaction will be minimal.