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Document Title German regulatory provisions on field tests related to modular vehicle combinations
Reference Number MVC-03-05
Date
5 Feb 2015
Source(s) CLEPA
Rulemaking Area(s) UN R55 Mechanical Couplings
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MVC | Session 3 | 27-28 Jan 2015

Mr. Adam introduced the D field test document (AECS-03-05). The experts held discussions on the following topics:

  • The rules do not specify which kind of retarder is mandatory. N informed that some tunnels in Norway have slopes of about 10%, i.e. some high performance retarders are necessary.
  • Paragraph 3 indicates which kinds of combinations are allowed in D
  • Test to last until 2016.
  • Some schemes could be added to the table.
  • Political discussions in Germany are ongoing: infrastructure, technical requirements.