The Chair presented the roadmap (see document EVE-04-06e).
The representative form the European Commission suggested launching a press release.
The Chair of GRPE asked for a clarification on the roadmap item related to testing and conducting research, as he felt this was not within the mandate of the EVE.
The Chair responded that this would be a suggestion to carry out research which could bolster our suggestions.
The co-Chair from China suggested that a meeting in the Fall 2013 would be necessary to deliver on our mandate.
ACTION 7: EVE to consider an additional Fall 2013 meeting.
The Secretary presented document EVE-04-06e, reminding participants of the timelines for completion of the Reference Guide. It was agreed to develop a first draft of the Reference Guide prior to EVE-07 meeting in China which is tentatively scheduled for the fall of 2013.
ACTION 8: The Secretary will modify document EVE-04-06e to include deadlines for submitting draft and final versions of the Reference Guide to EVE IWG, GRPE and WP.29.
The Secretary also informed participants of on-going discussions with the U.S. to continue funding the consultant to support the development of the Reference Guide. The current funding provided by Canada is limited to the compilation, analysis and preparation of a presentation of the completed questionnaire, with additional funding from the International Council on Clean Transportation for a limited transition period. There were no additional proposals at the meeting.
ACTION 9: Participants to respond on request for funding consultant to support development of Reference Guide by EVE-06. The Secretary will send e-mail to seek participation.
The Secretary also informed participants that the leadership of EVE IWG would then turn to volunteers to help draft the Reference Guide if funding was not available. There were no volunteers at the meeting.
ACTION 10: The Secretary will seek the participation of volunteer to develop draft Reference Guide, noting that OICA is planned to review a first draft.
The Secretary reviewed document EVE-05-15e covering Agenda item 2 with a focus on action items. The Secretary detailed which action items were completed or ongoing, including:
EVE-5 Action 1, ongoing: The Secretary continues to invite participants to present on standardization at the EVE IWG meetings.
EVE-5 Action 2, ongoing: The Secretary continues to coordinate input to the VPSD document from EVE IWG membership.
EVE-5 Action 3, completed: Participants were invited to submit any further comments to the Reference Guide Outline to the Secretary prior to the EVE-6 meeting.
EVE-5 Action 4, completed: Mr. Michael Olechiw provided further clarification on utility factors for California in response to a question by Mr. Kazuyuki Narusawa.
EVE-5 Action 5, completed: The Secretary invited the chairs of other IWGs to participate in a discussion on priorities for EVE at the EVE-6 meeting.
EVE-5 Action 6, ongoing: Mr. Stéphane Couroux continues to inquire on available EV test data in Canada.
EVE-5 Action 7, completed: The leadership committee discussed what information will be made available as part of the Reference Guide; participants were informed that questionnaire information submitted by contracting parties will not be made available.
EVE-5 Action 8, completed: The Secretary modified document EVE-04-06e (EVE IWG roadmap) to include deadlines for submitting draft and final versions of the Reference Guide to EVE IWG, GRPE and WP.29. The revised roadmap is EVE-06-03e.
EVE-5 Action 9, ongoing: Funding is secured by the US EPA to hire a consultant to support continued development of Reference Guide; the contracting process was nearly complete at the time of the EVE-6 meeting. Once a consultant is secured, drafting of the reference guide will begin.
EVE-5 Action 10, completed: The Secretary sought participation of volunteers to develop draft Reference Guide; OICA has planned to review the first draft. There were no other volunteers.
EVE-5 Action 11, completed: The Secretary posted and sent the EVE-6 agenda to EVE participants ahead of the meeting. The Secretary arranged for a conference call line at the EVE-6 meeting.
EVE-5 Action 12, completed: Ms. Chen Chunmei gave an overview of the EVE-7 meeting location and date during EVE-6 agenda item 3.
EVE-5 Action 13, completed: Participants were informed of the EVE-7 meeting date at
the EVE-6 meeting during agenda item 3.
ACTION 1: Mr. Michael Olechiw will provide updates on the contracting process to secure a consultant for Reference Guide drafting as needed.