Method of stating energy consumption (EVE-13-03e)
Mr. Cui Wangjun (China) presented EVE-13-03, which outlines a 3-step work plan and timing for this topic: 1) Literatures review: Study on the EV energy consumption evaluation method executed by main countries; 2) Data collection: Build database and conduct comparative analysis on the energy structure for main countries in the world; 3) Method Development: Discusses the necessity and possibility to standardize the energy consumption method. Discussion focused on aspects of the proposed life cycle assessment and whether or not this would include manufacturing of the vehicle; it was explained that manufacturing would not be included, but fuel would be. China also clarified that CO2 equivalents (not just CO2 emissions) would be considered in the analysis. Also, currently China will lead the work, but additional participation of other parties will be encouraged in the future. China requested any interested countries to engage in this work by contributing data to build the database.

ACTION 4: All interested parties are encouraged to contribute data to build the database proposed by China by reaching out directly to Ms. Chen Chunmei (chencm@miit.gov.cn).