Industry comments on the draft conceptual framework and principles for automated vehicles.

Proposal to delete two environmental conditions (ambient temperature < -7°C and high altitude > 2440m) in the alternative hybrid electric vehicle cycle for erasing fault codes.

9. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2020/5, as amended by GRPE-80-08 and GRPE-80-16. Those documents introduced new definitions and clarified ‘permanent emission default mode’ of OBD systems. GRPE adopted the proposal to amend the 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83, as amended by Annex VI to the session report.

Proposal to introduce provisions to avoid the burden of a new road load determination (e.g., NEDC) in cases where the road load has already been performed under GTR 15 (WLTP).

10. The representative from OICA introduced GRPE-80-18-Rev.1 allowing the usage of alternative road load power determination techniques, which have been derived from those determined in UN GTR No. 15 and UN Regulation on WLTP, to amend the 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83. GRPE adopted the proposal to amend the 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83, as amended by Annex VII to the session report.

11. GRPE endorsed the three proposals to amend the 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 and requested the secretariat to submit Annexes V, VI and VII to the session report to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2020 sessions as draft Supplements 14 and 11 to the 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 respectively.

GRPE to consider the proposal from the expert from OICA for corrigendum to GTR4

35. The representative from OICA introduced GRPE-80-25 containing draft amendments to UN GTR No. 4, mainly correcting errors found in some formulas in the latest version of the text. GRPE welcomed the proposal and was looking forward to receiving a working document at the next session of GRPE in June 2020.

GRPE to consider the summary of discussions of the fuel efficiency workshop held in Geneva 14 January 2020

36. The expert from OICA introduced GRPE-80-26 summarizing the outcome of the Heavy Duty Fuel Economy (HDFE) workshop held earlier during the GRPE week. He highlighted there is continuous interest from contracting parties on the topic of harmonization of HDFE, but that, to date, no contracting parties were in the position to sponsor the creation of a new IWG on the issue.

37. The Chair confirmed that the situation, where there is interest to work on a topic but no resources are available, was unfortunate. He welcomed the proposal from OICA to have an ad-hoc group open to all interested parties to work on the development of harmonized guidance provisions that could then be considered by GRPE. He requested more information about the timeframe for the initiation of those activities. The representative from OICA highlighted that a more detailed planning will be developed in due course and assistance from the secretariat would be sought to share the information with GRPE.

The text prepared by the expert from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce provisions for Field of Vision Assistant (FVA)

The text prepared by the expert from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce the non-transmission of data retry.

The text prepared by the expert from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to clarify the measurement method of the lateral distance of the pedals to the nearest “wall” to the left.

The text prepared by the expert from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to amend the draft new UN Regulation (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/20) dedicated to the approval of immobilizers and approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobilizer, in the frame of the process of splitting the UN Regulation No.116 into three separate regulations

Input on car-to-bicycle, false reaction avoidance, temporary deactivation provisions.

Proposal for provisions concerning:

• B1 lane centering
• ACSF activation conditions
• Driver override
• Clarification of ACSF standby-mode
• Clarification of “ready-to-intervene"
• Indication to the driver in case of suppression
• Clarification of suppression criteria
• Sensor test before activation.

47. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-05-52, introducing GRVA-05-30 with amendments to the provisions applicable to ACSF of Category C.

48. The expert from CITA introduced GRVA-05-50 with amendment proposals to Annex 8.

49. The expert from Germany introduced GRVA-05-53 with amendment proposals to para. 5.6.4.7. (critical situation).

50. GRVA requested the secretariat to distribute GRVA-05-30, GRVA-05-50 and GRVA-05-53 with official symbols at its September 2020 session.

25. The expert from the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Co-Chair of the Task Force (TF) on Cyber Security and Over-The-Air issues (CS/OTA), presented the outcome of the TF. He introduced the proposed draft UN Regulation on Cyber Security and Cyber Security Management System (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/2 (withdrawn), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/3 amended by GRVA-05-05). He mentioned that the revised proposal entailed a recent proposal from Germany and the European Commission (paragraphs 5.3.1.-5.3.3.) in square brackets. He recalled that the TF was planning to deliver further documents accompanying the UN Regulation: a resolution and an interpretation document. He stated that these documents would be further elaborated during the next session of the TF and would distillate the learnings of the test phase in 2019. He informed GRVA that the work on a UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) had to start.

26. The expert from Japan introduced GRVA-05-20 proposing amendments to paragraph 7.3.8. on the use of cryptographic modules.

27. The expert from the European Commission introduced GRVA-05-22, aimed at clarifying the consequences of the Cyber Security Management System certificate expiration.

28. The expert from Japan introduced GRVA-05-13, expressing strong objections to the proposed paragraphs 5.3.1.-5.3.3. establishing prerequisites to the granting of type approvals not in line with the 1958 Agreement and posing a sovereignty risk. The expert from the Russian Federation expressed a similar position and proposed to draft an alternative proposal.

29. The expert from France introduced, GRVA-05-29 proposing an alternative to the proposed paragraphs 5.3.1.-5.3.3. as well as amendments proposal for paragraph 7.4 and Annex 5.

30. The expert from the European Commission introduced a compromise proposal (GRVA-05-42) for paragraphs 5.3.1.-5.3.3. aimed at addressing the proposals from Japan and France.

31. The expert from OICA introduced GRVA-05-33. He stated that the test phase’s general outcome was the confirmation of the applicability of the former draft. He explained their major concerns with the current text. He mentioned their concerns from the industry point of view regarding the major type approval procedure modifications introduced by paragraphs 5.3.1.-5.3.3. and the major delay associated risks.

32. He stated that insufficient considerations were given to existing vehicle architectures and requested the introduction of transitional provisions. He also stated that the reporting provisions were excessive. He called on GRVA to consider these concerns and to resolve them on a consensus basis.

33. The expert from FIGIEFA introduced GRVA-05-15, proposing a process flow for national/regional authorities to define objective minimum compliance criteria for the UNECE cybersecurity regulation and a way forward for aftermarket issues.

34. GRVA reviewed in detail GRVA-05-05, having in mind the presentations received (paragraphs 26-32 above).

1. GRVA discussed the scope of the draft Regulation (keeping vehicles of Categories S, R, T, O in square brackets).
2. GRVA discussed GRVA-05-17 and agreed to keep the proposed paragraph 1.4.
3. GRVA agreed that the Regulation and the 1958 Agreement would not be prescribing the mutual recognition, among Contracting Parties, of CSMS (and Software Update Management System) certificates.
4. The expert from Singapore requested clarifications concerning the reporting obligations according to the draft Regulation and wondered whether any reporting would only be shared among the Contracting Parties of the 1958 Agreement. The Co-Chair of the TF explained that the current draft did not impose reporting on existing cyber security threats. He explained that there were already information sharing platforms such as Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (AutoISAC) in the United States of America. GRVA invited the TF to address the question raised.
5. GRVA resumed discussion on the paragraphs 5.3.1.-5.3.3. The expert from the Russian Federation explained that provisions regarding the competencies of Technical Services should be introduced in Schedule 2 to the 1958 Agreement. He added that GRVA-05-42 was not enough and that not trusting Approval Authorities was not a good idea, as it would be time consuming and expensive. He stated that the Database for Exchange of Type Approval documentation (DETA) could have a useful role to play, that the TF could be entitled to learn from type approvals and propose relevant Regulation amendments to GRVA, as necessary, and he proposed the corresponding regulatory wording (GRVA-05-51). The expert from the Republic of Korea stated that these paragraphs could be misused. The expert from CEN proposed an alternative procedure based on the so-called common criteria approach and referred to WP.29-179-28 and WP.29-179-29. The TF Co-Chair noted that the common criteria approach was not complete. The expert from FIA introduced GRVA-05-16. GRVA requested the TF to provide comments on this document. GRVA noted to availability of GRVA-05-02 reproducing ISO/SAE DIS 21434 addressing aspects of the draft Regulation but not the mutual recognition aspect.

35. The Secretary produced a consolidation of the draft Regulation based on the input received during the session (GRVA-05-05/Rev.1). GRVA agreed to use this consolidation as a basis for further work until the next GRVA session.

71. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-05-39-Rev.1 introducing GRVA-05-38-Rev.1 with a revised proposal for a new endurance braking testing procedure (proposed Type IV test) for Battery Electric and Hybrid Electric heavy Vehicles (including vehicle of Category M3 and N3) not coping with the existing Type II-A test when the traction battery is fully charged.

72. GRVA requested the secretariat to distribute the OICA proposal with an official symbol at it September 2020 session.

71. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-05-39-Rev.1 introducing GRVA-05-38-Rev.1 with a revised proposal for a new endurance braking testing procedure (proposed Type IV test) for Battery Electric and Hybrid Electric heavy Vehicles (including vehicle of Category M3 and N3) not coping with the existing Type II-A test when the traction battery is fully charged.

72. GRVA requested the secretariat to distribute the OICA proposal with an official symbol at it September 2020 session.

17. GRVA requested the Secretary to consolidate the ALKS, DSSAD and VMAD documents (GRVA-05-07-Rev.1). GRVA discussed on this basis open items such as the terms in the formula in paragraph 5.2.5.2. (GRVA-05-44), the parameters to be registered by DSSAD, the content of Appendix 1 to Annex 4 etc. The Secretary produced two other revisions in the course of the week, which were used by GRVA to build consensus. The outcome of the session on ALKS is reflected in GRVA-05-07-Rev.3. GRVA agreed to use this version in preparation of the sixth GRVA session.

9. The expert from OICA introduced GRVA-05-46 proposing amendments to paragraph 2.1.1. and GRVA-05-45 explaining the need for lane change allowance in ALKS minimum risk or emergency manoeuvres. The expert from UK supported this position and stated the need to allow these lane changes. GRVA could not agree to allow lane changes in the absence of corresponding provisions at this stage, but will continue the discussion.

9. The expert from OICA introduced GRVA-05-46 proposing amendments to paragraph 2.1.1. and GRVA-05-45 explaining the need for lane change allowance in ALKS minimum risk or emergency manoeuvres. The expert from UK supported this position and stated the need to allow these lane changes. GRVA could not agree to allow lane changes in the absence of corresponding provisions at this stage, but will continue the discussion.

Video demonstration of RCP system.

51. The expert from OICA introduced GRVA-05-47 showing an alternative Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to control the Remote-Control Parking function. GRVA invited the expert from OICA to submit an amendment proposal addressing this new HMI for consideration at its September 2020 session.

47. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-05-52, introducing GRVA-05-30 with amendments to the provisions applicable to ACSF of Category C.

48. The expert from CITA introduced GRVA-05-50 with amendment proposals to Annex 8.

49. The expert from Germany introduced GRVA-05-53 with amendment proposals to para. 5.6.4.7. (critical situation).

50. GRVA requested the secretariat to distribute GRVA-05-30, GRVA-05-50 and GRVA-05-53 with official symbols at its September 2020 session.

Proposal complementary to GRVA/2020/12 to adapt provisions to steering-by-wire and related new technologies with regard to steering angles and system responsiveness.

61. The expert from OICA, recalling the purpose of GRVA-04-44, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/12 with an amendment proposal of the normalized angle (A) amplitude requirement when performing the “sine with dwell” test procedure described in UN Regulation No. 140. He explained that this amendment would be necessary as the current requirement was not suitable for some future steering equipment which would have significantly lower steering gear ratios.

62. The expert from the Republic of Korea introduced GRVA-05-11 proposing to keep the text of UN Regulation No. 140 and UN GTR No. 8 aligned. The experts from the United States of America and Canada offered comments and agreed to review the proposal.

63. GRVA adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/12 as amended by Annex V of the session report (based on GRVA-05-56) and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement to UN Regulation No. 140 for consideration and vote at their June 2020 sessions. GRVA supported the initiative of the Republic of Korea. GRVA invited the representative of the Republic of Korea to proceed with the submission of an authorization request to amend UN GTR No. 8 at the next session of the Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement (AC.3).

Presentation on the safety benefit of automated emergency steering in case of confirmed driver inability to perform the driving task.

53. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-05-63, introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/16 inserting provisions for a new category of Emergency Steering Function (ESF) aimed to allow for the type approval of emergency assistance systems (e.g. in case of driver’s health problem). GRVA agreed to resume consideration of this proposal at its September 2020 session.

Proposal to clarify that the AEBS may be automatically deactivated in the event that the electronic stability control system is deactivated.

60. The expert from OICA introduced GRVA-05-64, proposing amendments to the Electronic Stability Control deactivation provisions impacting AEBS. GRVA requested the secretariat to distribute the document with an official symbol at its September 2020 session. GRVA invited the expert from OICA to consider consulting the IWG on AEBS on this matter.

Proposal to clarify seat-belt reminder requirements for adjustable rear seats and the transitional provisions.

HIT and WAD discussion for assessment of deployable pedestrian protection systems.

Proposals to clarify the draft text.

19. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-06-08-Rev.1 introducing GRVA-06-07 proposing amendments to the scope, clarifications in para. 5.1.3., paras. 7.2.2.2-7.2.2.4. and para. 7.3.7., a proposed way forward for the resolution of the discussion on paras. 5.3.1-5.3.4, transitional provisions in para. 7.3.1. and the deletion to the reference to Part. C in Annex 5.

20. The expert from Germany introduced an alternative amendment proposal to the transitional provision para. 7.3.1..

19. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-06-08-Rev.1 introducing GRVA-06-07 proposing amendments to the scope, clarifications in para. 5.1.3., paras. 7.2.2.2-7.2.2.4. and para. 7.3.7., a proposed way forward for the resolution of the discussion on paras. 5.3.1-5.3.4, transitional provisions in para. 7.3.1. and the deletion to the reference to Part. C in Annex 5.

20. The expert from Germany introduced an alternative amendment proposal to the transitional provision para. 7.3.1..

Proposals to clarify provisions for collision avoidance in a cut-in scenario, collision avoidance with regard to crossing pedestrians, on “other activities than driving”, and on “permanent visibility” of the means for the driver to activate and deactivate the system.

13. The Secretary produced upon request of GRVA a consolidated version of the draft UN Regulation on ALKS based on the input received during the session (GRVA-06-02-Rev.1). The expert from OICA introduced GRVA-06-16 with amendment proposal to the revision 1. After each half day session, the Secretary produced revised consolidation reflecting the current state of the discussions. GRVA adopted GRVA-06-02-Rev.4 and requested the secretariat to submit it (without square brackets) as a draft new UN Regulation on ALKS to WP.29 and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration and vote at their June 2020 sessions. GRVA decided that the collection of data to determine the competent and careful driver model as per Appendix 3 to Annex 4 shall be performed in order to gather information and allow Type Approval Authorities to provide feedback to the IWG on VMAD.

Input for the draft provisions on deployable pedestrian protection systems under GTR 9 and UN R127.

Proposal to permit the use of the calibration and maintenance intervals from UN GTR No. 15 for test facilities capable of testing to that UN GTR.

Proposal to permit the use of the gaseous reference fuels described in UN R83 in order to reduce potential testing complexity.

Commented version of the working draft amendments. Revised to include additional AEBS stakeholder comments.

Draft proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Moving Off Information System for the Detection of Pedestrians and Cyclists (GRSG/2020/5).

Proposal to amend the test procedures with regard to N₂ and M₂ vehicles.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Moving Off Information System for the Detection of Pedestrians and Cyclists.

Proposal to change PBC from 0.9 to 1.0, indicate the reference tyre, note the lighting conditions, and allow for deviating test conditions at the manufacturer’s discretion and with the agreement of the Technical Service under the car-to-bicycle test provisions.

Justification for the proposal to introduce new requirements for headlamp levelling, in particular on the vertical inclination in relation to the dipped-beam headlamp mounting height.

Counter-proposal to document GRSP/2019/18 to address pedestrian safety and active suspensions (a system which could change the vehicle height while driving (up to a defined driving speed, e.g. up to 39 km/h)). Since the vehicle height has an influence on the headform test area (WAD) and on the test results for legform tests, all possible vehicle heights up to a driving speed of 11.1 m/s (40 km/h) should be considered to be relevant for impact with a pedestrian.

Review of GRSG regulations and possible need for changes to address automated driving. The table considers how often regulations refer to a “driver” where the absence of a human driver could raise questions.

Proposal for provisions concerning:

1. B1 lane centering
2. ACSF activation conditions
3. Driver override
4. Clarification of ACSF standby-mode
5. Clarification of “ready-to-intervene"
6. Indication to the driver in case of suppression
7. Clarification of suppression criteria
8. Sensor test before activation.

Proposal to amend Annex 8 (Test requirements for Corrective and Automatically Commanded Steering Functions (ACSF)), paragraph 3.5. (Tests for ACSF of Category C) in order to clarify that enabling of the system as part of the test procedure is only necessary when the system is not yet enabled.

Proposal to clarify that the AEBS may be automatically deactivated in the event that the electronic stability control system is deactivated.

Proposal to clarify the transitional provisions in document GRSP/2020/4.

Proposal to modify document GRSP/2020/8 in order to clarify the test procedure for the height of head restraints in the case of vehicles having a low roof construction.

Proposal to modify the informal document GRSP-67-12 from the Netherlands regarding labeling provisions.

Proposal to address requirements for Safety Belt Reminders in some particular vehicle designs and clarify the continued validity of an exemption in the transitional provisions.

Proposal to amend the definition of keys that take account of innovative vehicle alarm systems, such as silent alarm or door-unlocking using smart phone, if available.

Proposal to establish a new UN Regulation dedicated to the approval of the fitting of devices against unauthorized use, and of vehicles equipped with devices against unauthorized use, pursuant to splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.

Proposal to create a new UN Regulation on uniform technical prescriptions concerning approval of immobilizers and approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobilizer, pursuant to splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.

Proposal to create a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of a vehicle alarm system and approval of a vehicle with regard to its vehicle alarm system, pursuant to splitting the UN R116 into three separate regulations.

Proposal to ensure the recognition of approvals according to the new regulations created pursuant to the splitting of UN R116 into three new UN Regulations.

Proposal to ensure the recognition of the approvals according to the new regulations created from splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.