Explanatory information, revised for discussion during the 113th GRSG session, from the AECS informal group regarding the provisions in document GRSG/2016/19 for the new UN Regulation on automatic emergency call systems.

Proposal to address the concerns raised in document GRSG-111-35 (which failed to achieve consensus at the last GRSG session) through application of FprEN 16584-1:2015 and 2:2015, respectively referring to requirements for color contrast for signage and quality of audible information.

Presentation concerning ISO vehicle propulsion energy identification standardization.

Proposal for editorial corrections to align the definition on plastic glazing between the original English version and the French translation as well as of the communication annex on principal/secondary characteristics for laminated-glass windscreens.

Proposal to align the communication form with with the scope of the Regulation regarding vehicle categories (adding category L).

In the English version of UN Regulation No. 34, the provisions for lateral collision are referenced in para. 1.2. of the scope and in para. 9 of Part II on vehicle tests, but (unlike in the French translation) they are not mentioned in para. 5.10. on the test requirements for liquid fuel tanks. This proposal aims to align the English version to French text of the Regulation with regard to the test provisions for side impacts.

Proposal to exempt any heaters (and not only combustion heaters as in the current text) located outside the passenger compartment and using water as a transfer medium are deemed to comply with the annexes on air quality and temperature.

Proposal to change the measuring units for vehicle masses used in RE3 from tonnes to kilograms in R.E.3.

Proposal to clarify the text. Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments amended the definition of the interior compartment (formerly “passenger compartment” up to the 01 series of amendments). Part of this amendment concerned the upper boundary surface, replacing the term “roof” by “ceiling”. This proposal updates several passages of the text where the term “roof” should therefore be replaced.

Updated amendments from the AECS informal group based on GRSG/2017/12 to refine the draft regulation on AECS under consideration by GRSG.

Proposal to replace the prohibition against the use of reinforced insulation for trolleybus circuits directly connected to the overhead power line with a requirement that such circuits shall be double insulated.

Question on whether it is possible to approve a vehicle declared for no standing passengers as a Class II bus (as opposed to requiring approval as Class III which is specifically defined as a bus designed to carry only seated passengers).

Marked up revision of RE3-Rev.5

Proposal to allow for the approval of systems using non-seamless double and single wall tubes subject to testing for high pressure and high resistance to pressure pulses. The proposal would also add general test requirements for LPG fuel lines and couplings based on ISO Standard 15500 for compressed natural gas equipment.

In GRSG/2017/10, Poland proposes requirements for the LPG tank and its accessories. AEGPL notes that UN R67 requires a specific bonfire test of the container equipped with specific configurations of accessories which includes markings to indicate the extension number of each accessory corresponding to each configuration. In order to ensure that the user knows whether an accessory can be fitted with a specific container, AEGPL proposes to require marking the extension number on the accessories relevant to the bonfire test (multivalve, pressure relief valve and pressure relief device) in order to prevent/forbid the fitting of any accessory not approved for use in each container configuration. This alternative proposal to that in GRSG/2017/10 would imply a new marking requirement for accessories, but would avoid the proliferation of accessory type-approval numbers and increase in paperwork.

Proposal to introduce tolerances for dish, bayonet, and acme filling units in order to reduce risks of misuse in connecting these filling units with nozzles.

Proposal to introduce a maximum service life requirement of 15 years and for the location of the filling unit of the LPG tank on vehicles.

Proposal to align UN R121 with the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16:

1. the term “seat belt” is replaced by “safety belt”,
2. the symbol for safety belt, defined in item 21 of Table 1 in the Regulation, may be displayed in different colours to convey different meanings. Therefore, the existing footnote 18 has been added to item 21, and
3. this symbol may be replaced by different symbols for seats other than those of the front row. Therefore, a new footnote 22 is added to item 21.

Proposal to clarify that in the case where telltale No. 1 (Master lighting switch) and telltale No. 19 (Position, side marker, and/or end-outline marker lamps) are combined, the symbol may be shown in other colours than specified in the table of telltales in order to convey different meanings according to the general colour coding as proposed in paragraph 5. of ISO 2575-2004 (i.e., per footnote 18 to the table).

Proposal to correct the translation into Russian of Table 1 in document GRSG/2017/5.

Proposal to clarify provisions concerning protection of the fuel tank in the event of vehicle collision in connection with the proposal by France in document GRSG-112-09 to align the French translation with the English original. The intent is to clarify the prohibition against the presence of elements likely to cause damage to the installed tank in the event of a collision rather than to the installation of the tank per se.

Proposal to correct editorial errors, clarify the text, insert the proposal presented in document GRSG-111-13, and provide additional information to reflect provisions presented elsewhere in the text.

Proposal to require in the case where ogive protective covers are fitted to a cylinder that the covers be removed before conducting the impact damage (drop) test.

Proposal to align UN R43 with GTR 6 and UN R125 with regard to the aiming positions of the driver’s eyes. This proposal corrects inconsistencies introduced during the transposition of GTR 6 into UN R43.

Proposal to correct the cross-reference in paragraph 6.3.3.2. where “the test shall satisfy the conditions laid down in paragraph 6.1.3. of this Regulation” should refer to paragraph 6.1.1.3.

Proposal to require that components connecting the pressure relief device with the gaseous phase be made of metal.

Proposal to establish a requirement for easy access to the LPG container installation in order to permit visual (periodical) inspection as a means to reduce the safety risks, such as refueling explosion, due to corrosion.

Proposal to establish a requirement for easy access to the CNG container installation in order to permit visual (periodical) inspection as a means to reduce the safety risks, such as refueling explosion, due to corrosion.

Proposal as adopted (originally submitted as a proposal for Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107) during the April 2017 GRSG session to address the concerns raised in document GRSG-111-35 through application of FprEN 16584-1:2015 and 2:2015, respectively referring to requirements for color contrast for signage and quality of audible information. The proposal also introduces provisions for passengers with limited mobility.

Presentation on the proposal for a new regulation on blind-spot information signalling for heavy vehicles.

Presentation supporting GRSG/2017/10 to clarify the definitions of LPG container accessories to facilitate coordination between the separate, independent approvals required for the LPG container and for its accessories.

Presentation in support of GRSG/2017/22 (Proposal to harmonize UN R110 with standard ISO 11439:2013 on high pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles.)

Draft proposal under development by the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions from UN R116 into new regulations on immobilizers (see document GRSG-112-41) and vehicle alarm systems (see document GRSG-112-40) pursuant to the development of a new regulation on whole vehicle type approvals.

Draft proposal under development by the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions for vehicle alarm systems from UN R116 and into a new UN Regulation.

Draft proposal under development by the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions concerning immobilizers from UN R116 and into a new UN Regulation.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation on AECS as approved by the April 2017 GRSG session for submission to the World Forum for adoption. The doc version provides mark-up notations. The pdf is a clean version of the approved text.

Rationale for the proposal to harmonize UN R110 with ISO 11439:2013.

Comments from NGV Global on the proposals from Italy (GRSG-112-28) and Germany (GRSG-112-33) regarding the testing and inspection of CNG cylinders.

Rapport d’enquête technique sur la collision suivie d’un incendie survenue entre un autocar et un poids lourd. Cick to download the original French version of the report.

In the absence of complete harmonization with ISO 11439, this proposal recommends that Table 6.4 of UN R110 should be amended by the following for CNG-1 designs:

1. Delete A.17, A.25, and A.7 since they do not match the tests specified in paragraph 7.5 on Cylinder design qualification tests
2. Add A.15 and A.6 since they do match the tests specified in paragraph 7.5 on Cylinder design qualification tests
3. Add A.24 because paragraph 6.9 on Fire protection requires all PRDs on all cylinder types to comply with A.24.