Updates from the EDR/DSSAD informal working group to the draft guidance on EDR guidelines and draft 00 and 01 series of amendments to the draft new UN Regulation.

Proposal to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 of UN R118.

Supplement 1 to the original version of UN R151 (GRSG/2019/25) amended the paragraph 5.3.1.4. to add an explicit requirement for the maximum detection distance. The Supplement did not intend to delete or suggest a change in the requirements for the information signal boundaries or the detection area around the front wheel. This proposal reintroduces and clarifies the requirement for the detection area around the front wheel.

Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal working group to refine and clarify the original text of the regulation prepared by the group.

Proposal for clarifications to the original text from the VRU-Proxi informal working group.

UN R39 allows for odometer units in miles. This proposal would clarify requirements for systems that can switch the odometer units between kilometers and miles to ensure that only one unit of measurement for total distance is used at a time.

Proposal to update vehicle-fuel identification symbols in alignment with ISO 17840-4, Part 4 (Propulsion energy identification) and to extent the scope of the fuel identification requirements to include N₂ and N₃ vehicles.

Proposal to update the vehicle-fuel identification symbols in line with ISO 17840-4, Part 4 (Propulsion energy identification) and to extend the scope of the identification requirements to N_/2 and N₃ vehicles.

Proposal to add provisions for excess flow valves (EFV) which can shut off fuel flow during operation to specific
components.

Proposal from the UNR116 Key Definition task force to introduce provisions for digital keys.

Proposal from the Field of Vision Assistants (FVA) task force to introduce provisions for Field of Vision Assistants.

Proposal to exempt foldable/adjustable partitioning systems.

Proposal to align UN R58 with EU Regulation 1230/2012 with regard to access ramps.

Proposal to allow for approval of vehicles of Categories M3, Class I at the request of the manufacturer.

Proposal to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 (testing to determine, respectively, the horizontal burning rate, melting behavior, and vertical burning rate of materials) of the Regulation. The clarification is to avoid misinterpretations that could lead to exemptions and therefore constitute a risk to safety.

Proposal to correct an erroneous cross-reference regarding drawbars of Class E.

Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group to amend the detection area in the proposal for Supplement 3 to the UN Regulation on blind-spot information systems.

Clarifies the understanding of means of vision or awareness functioning when remote functions are in operation.

The proposal corrects the cross-reference to the paragraph number in paragraph 6.4..

TF Key definition request for clarification on a number of issues

TF FVA proposal for amendments.

Proposal to evaluate and develop the opportunity to increase the safety of M2 and M3 vehicles in case of fire, by allowing the manufacturer to use the existing requirements of UN R118 to other vehicle classes, therefore improving the requirements related to the behaviour of the materials used in those vehicles.

Revision 6 of the UN Regulation No. 46 modified the structure of the regulation and formulated separately the requirements for mirrors and Camera Monitor Systems (CMS). The proposal takes these changes into consideration.

Proposal to align the requirements for the area of camera lenses special deflector geometry is necessary to improve the image quality captured by the camera. These deflectors are influencing or preventing air turbulences and through this are keeping rainwater and dirt particles away from the optical system.

Proposal for odometer display and units

Proposal for clarifying the intention of the amendments proposed by France per document GRSG/2021/7

Proposal for adding provisions for excess flow valves (EFV) which can shut off fuel flow at the time of operation, to specific components.

Status of the exchanges between the Member States and the OICA members on partitioning systems.

IWG BMFE evaluate and develop the opportunity for increasing the safety of M2 and M3 vehicles in case of fire by improving their general construction with regard to evacuation time. The proposal is to improve glass breaking devices efficiency .

This document discusses the feasibility of equipping heavy vehicle event data recorders (HVEDR) in motor coaches, buses and school buses and seeks feedback from interested parties on developing an UN regulation governing their requirements.

An alternative proposal to that by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/7

Prepared by the Secretariat. It is a consolidated text based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/14 as amended by informal document GRSG- 119-24 and decisions taken at the 119th GRSG session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/98 para. 63). It also includes ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/82 adopted by AC.1 in June 2020.

Proposal from Russian expert to undertake additional checks in terms of passive safety

Proposal removes a subparagraph under paragraph 12.1 that should not have been included in Revision 2 of the Regulation.

Proposal to remove vehicle categories M1 and N1 from the scope of the regulation given coverage of fire risks under UN R94, R95, and R153.

Amendment to include the unit of odometer measurement in the display to resolve concerns over dual-mode systems.

Proposal to introduce provisions for digital keys per the work performed under UN R116 prior to its separation into three regulations respectively addressing unauthorized use, alarm systems, and immobilizers.

Proposal to introduce provisions for digital keys per the work performed under UN R116 prior to its separation into three regulations respectively addressing unauthorized use, alarm systems, and immobilizers.

Proposal to introduce provisions for digital keys per the work performed under UN R116 prior to its separation into three regulations respectively addressing unauthorized use, alarm systems, and immobilizers.

Proposal from the BMFE informal group to improve glass-breaking devices efficiency.

Proposal to remove the categories M1 and N1 from the scope of the regulation to avoid duplication with UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95 and 153.

Proposal by the experts from France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) and the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to remove the categories M1 and N1 from the scope of the regulation to avoid duplication with UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95 and 153.

Corrects the cross-reference to the correct text. The paragraph 3.3. of Annex 6 is “Drawbar couplings and draw beams” and the paragraph 3.6 is “Drawbars”. Subparagraphs 3.6.1.–3.6.3. prescribe the tests of the drawbars

Amends provisions of Annex 5 para. 12.1.

Clarifies the verifications after the performance of the strength test.

Introduces an equal level of specification for digital keys

Introduces an equal level of specification for digital keys

Proposal to improve the consistency of the text with regard to “motive power” references.

Proposal to apply the same tell-tale requirements for tyre pressure refill systems (TPRS) and central tyre inflation systems (CTIS) as already in place for tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)

Proposal to require the odometer to display distance unit (i.e., km or miles) and a minimum number of integer numerals.

Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group for a new UN Regulation to provide the provisions for means of frond and side visibility and detection that would improve the driver’s awareness of vulnerable road users behind vehicles when the vehicle taking off from standstill.

Inquiry received by the GRSG secretariat. The stakeholder would like to understand the current regulation towards electric buses.

Text prepared by the Informal Working Group (IWG) on Behaviour of M2 and M3 vehicles in case of Fire Event (BMFE) which aims at increasing the safety of M2 and M3 vehicles in case of fire by improving their general construction with regard to evacuation time.

Proposal to harmonize the numbering of the annex on digital keys across regulations resulting from the splitting of UN R116.

Text prepared by the experts from the VRU-Proxi Informal Working Group (VRU-Proxi) to avoid misunderstandings in the certification process.

Text prepared by the Informal Working Group (IWG) on Awareness of Vulnerable Road Users proximity in low speed manoeuvres (VRU-Proxi)

The text was prepared by the experts from the VRU-Proxi Informal Working Group (VRU-Proxi)

Proposal to amend paragraph 2.5. with the aim to revise the definition of “glass-plastics”.

Proposal by IWG EDR/DSSAD to revise document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/32

Proposal to correct references to para.6.15. which was renumbered as para. 6.17. by Supplement 15 to 01 series amendments (document WP.29/2018/18).