This informal document GRSG-131-20 presents an artificial intelligence analysis of energy waste and CO2 generation by poorly insulated or uninsulated cars. The analysis compares cars with good roof insulation (metal roofs with 2-3 cm foam/felt) versus poor or no insulation (glass roofs or thin headliners) across 20,000 km annual driving. For gasoline cars, poor insulation wastes 70 L/year and generates 175 kg additional CO2. For electric vehicles, it wastes 200 kWh/year and generates 100 kg additional CO2. Across a weighted fleet, poor insulation costs $61 annually per car. Globally, approximately 600 million poorly insulated cars waste $36.6 billion annually and generate 91.2 million tons additional CO2 yearly.

Proposal to amend UN R176 (Field of Vision Assistant Systems). This document amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/18. The supplement introduces requirements for vehicles of categories X and Y, and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System. Vehicles of category X without a driver’s seat and vehicles of category Y are exempted. Vehicles equipped with an ADS must comply when operated manually by a driver on-board from a driver’s seat. Field of Vision Assistant systems must comply with requirements except when the vehicle is parked or performing the Dynamic Driving Task while an ADS feature is active.

Proposal to amend and supersede document ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2025/18 as amended by GRSG-130-66 Rev. 2. This document amends and supersedes those documents. Supplement ² to the 02 series of amendments to UN R39 is introduced to account for vehicles of categories X and Y, as well as vehicles with manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System Feature of Type 2. The Regulation extends application to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls. An odometer display is required for vehicles of categories X and Y. Speedometer requirements do not apply to vehicles of categories X and Y or while an ADSF-2 is active. Authorised persons may read the odometer.

The agenda includes amendments to UN Regulations on buses and coaches (UN R107), safety glazing (UN R43), vulnerable road users awareness (UN R46, UN R151, UN R158, UN R159, UN R166, UN R167), gas-fuelled vehicles (UN R67, UN R110), anti-theft and alarm systems (UN R116, UN R161, UN R162, UN R163), controls and indicators (UN R121), heating systems (UN R122), event data recorders (UN R160, UN R169), International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (UN R0), and Consolidated Resolution on Construction of Vehicles. Other items include vehicle automation discussion, periodical technical inspections, driver distraction warning systems, door open warning systems, and field of vision regulations

Proposal to amend UN R167 to introduce Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments. The Regulation applies to vehicles of categories M₂, M₃, N₂ and N₃. Vehicles of category Y and vehicles of category X without manual mode intended to be operated on-board are exempted. Vehicles of category X with manual mode must comply. New definitions added: “Safety Concept” and “Three-dimensional reference system.” Approval marks amended to include Unique Identifier option. Alternative requirements permitted for category X vehicles with manual mode not using driver’s seat, provided equivalent safety demonstrated via safety concept. This document is intended to amend and supersede GRSG/2026/17.

Proposal to amend and supersede document ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2025/20 as amended by GRSG-130-65. This document amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2025/20 as amended by GRSG-130-65. Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN R46 (Indirect vision) is introduced to take into account vehicles of categories X and Y, as well as vehicles with a manual mode equipped with an Automated Driving System. The scope is updated to exclude vehicles of category Y from the Regulation, since such vehicles do not have a driver and therefore do not need to provide indirect vision.

Proposal to amend and supersede ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2025/23. Supplement 45 to the original version of UN R61 introduces provisions for vehicles of categories X and Y, and vehicles with manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System Feature of Type 2. The Regulation is extended to vehicles without driver, driver cab, and manual driving controls. Definitions are amended to account for vehicles without a driver’s cab, and new paragraphs define ADSF-1 and ADSF-2.

Proposal to amend UN R167 to account for vehicles of categories X and Y. Vehicles of category Y and category X without manual mode intended for on-board operation are exempted from this Regulation. Vehicles equipped with an ADS must comply when operated manually by a driver on-board. Three manual modes are considered: remote-control operation near the vehicle (exempted), seated operation in driver’s seat (general provisions apply), and on-board operation other than seated (alternative provisions apply). Regulation applies to vehicles of categories M₂, M₃, N₂ and N₃. New definitions and approval mark arrangements are introduced. This document is intended to amend and supersede document ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/24.

Proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 73 by inserting new paragraphs introducing Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to take into account vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles with a manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System. The Regulation was originally drafted for vehicles with driver and manual driving controls, and this amendment extends application to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls inside the vehicle.

Proposal to amend and supersede document ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/16. Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN R166 addresses vehicles of categories X and Y. Vehicles of category Y and category X without manual mode intended for on-board operation are exempted from the scope. Vehicles of category X equipped with manual mode seated in a driver’s seat must comply with general provisions. Manual operation other than seated in a driver’s seat may apply alternative provisions. The Regulation applies to vehicles of category M₁ and N₁. New definitions of “Safety Concept” are introduced. Requirements address close-proximity front and lateral field of vision from adjusted driver’s ocular points.

New paragraphs introduce provisions for vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System. The regulation extends application to vehicles without driver and manual driving controls. Special provisions or exemptions do not apply to vehicles equipped with an ADS other than categories X and Y in manual or automated driving mode.

The amendment extends application to vehicles of categories X and Y, and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System. The Regulation was originally drafted for vehicles with driver and manual driving controls; the amendment extends application to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls. For vehicles equipped with an ADS other than categories X and Y, no special provisions or exemptions apply in any driving mode.

Proposal for Supplement 1 to UN R102 to amend provisions for vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles with an Automated Driving System operating at speeds above 6 km/h. Amendments add logic signal transmission to the ADS indicating power system/control system failures, correct engagement of positive locking systems, and maximum extension of hydraulic or pneumatic close-coupling devices. Testing provisions are modified for ADS-equipped vehicles, including steering equipment actuation at maximum performance allowed by the ADS.

Proposal to supplement 01 Series of Amendments to UN R116. Supplement 4 extends application to vehicles of category X and Y, and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with Automated Driving System. New definitions added for ADS feature of type 1 and type 2. Device to prevent unauthorized use definition amended to include locking steering, transmission, gearshift control, or brakes. Immobilizer setting requirements modified. Annex 11 requirements do not apply during remote-control manoeuvring and remote-control parking under UN R79, for vehicles of categories X and Y, or when ADSF-2 is activated by authorized registered digital key.

The supplement accounts for vehicles of categories X and Y, and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System. Scope updated: Regulation does not apply to vehicles of category Y (no occupants inside) or category X without on-board manual mode. New definition of “Safety Concept” added. Vehicles of category X with on-board manual mode not using driver’s seat may fulfil alternative requirements if manufacturer demonstrates equivalent safety level.

Proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 122 (Heating Systems). The 01 series of amendments takes into account vehicles of categories X and Y and aligns provisions in Annex 5 for all occupants. Surface temperature limits for heating systems apply equally to drivers and passengers regardless of seat position or vehicle category, with special care for rear seats of M₁ vehicles. Manufacturers may justify higher temperatures through a safety concept demonstrating no increased burn risk. Transitional provisions allow type approvals under preceding series until 1 September 2028. The proposal amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/7.

Proposal to amend UN R163 by introducing supplement 4 to extend application to vehicles of categories X and Y, and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System. The amendment intends to keep the spirit of the Regulation while extending application to vehicles without a driver and without manual driving controls. In case of vehicles equipped with an ADS, no special provisions or exemptions apply. The document is intended to amend and supersede ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/15.

Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 03 Series of Amendments to UN R125 (Forward Field of Vision), amending and superseding ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/8. The proposal introduces provisions for vehicles of categories X and Y, and vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS). Vehicles of category Y without a driver are exempt from the Regulation. For vehicles of category X with manual driving modes, different provisions apply depending on operation method: remote-control operation is exempt; seated operation follows general provisions; and on-board operation not using a driver’s seat may use alternative requirements demonstrating equivalent safety levels.

Proposal to amend UN R162 to introduce Supplement 6 to the original version. Supplement 6 addresses vehicles of category X and Y, as well as vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated driving System. New definitions for ADS feature of type 1 and type 2 are introduced. Amendments specify immobilizer setting procedures and provide exemptions during remote-control manoeuvring, remote-control parking as defined in UN R79, for vehicles of categories X and Y, and when an ADSF-2 is activated by an authorized registered digital key. This document amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/14.

Proposal to amend UN R161 to introduce Supplement 6. This document amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/13. The amendment extends application to vehicles of category X and Y without a driver and without manual driving controls equipped with an automated Driving System. New paragraphs define ADS feature of type 1 and type 2. Paragraph 2.5. is amended to specify device to prevent unauthorized use requirements. Paragraph 4.3.2. is amended to exclude requirements during remote-control manoeuvring and remote-control parking as defined in UN R79, for vehicles of categories X and Y, or when an ADSF-2 is activated by an authorized registered digital key.

Proposal to amend and supersede ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/9 to supplement the 01 series of amendments to UN R144. New provisions address vehicles of category X and those equipped with an Automated Driving System. Vehicles of category Y are exempted. Amendments clarify AECS control accessibility for occupants in vehicles with ADS feature of type 2, define ADS feature types, update exclusions, and modify hands-free audio performance requirements for drivers or passengers as applicable.

Proposal to amend UN R151 (Blind Spot Information Systems) to account for vehicles of categories X and Y equipped with an Automated Driving System. BSIS is required to work when a driver is in control; vehicles of category Y and vehicles of category X without a manual mode intended to be operated on-board the vehicle are not required to comply. Vehicles of category X with a manual mode operated on-board not using a driver’s seat may be approved using alternative requirements demonstrating equivalent safety. The proposal amends scope, definitions, and approval marking provisions. This proposal amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/10.

Proposal to amend and supersede ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/11. Supplement 6 to UN R158 amends provisions for means of rear visibility and detection. The Regulation is amended to account for vehicles of categories X and Y. Vehicles of category Y and vehicles of category X without manual mode intended to be operated on-board are exempted. Vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems must comply when operated manually by a driver on-board. Alternative provisions apply for category X vehicles with manual operation other than seated in driver’s seat.

Proposal to amend UN R159 to insert new paragraphs 0.8. and 0.8.1. to 0.8.32. addressing vehicles of categories X and Y with Automated Driving Systems. The Regulation is amended to clarify that Moving Off Information Systems are only required when a driver is in control and that vehicles without manual driver control capability are not required to comply. Paragraph 1.1. is amended to apply to vehicles of categories M₂, M₃, N₂ and N₃. Paragraph 1.3. is amended to exempt vehicles of category Y and vehicles of category X without manual on-board operation capability. Various other paragraphs and annexes are amended accordingly. This proposal amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/12.

Clarification request of the consolidated text of paragraph 6.5.10 as amended
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