The A-LCA IWG will not submit a Mutual Resolution for adoption at the October 2026 GRPE session; instead, a status report will be presented to GRPE. Work towards completion of the methodology should continue and a revision of the Terms of Reference will be prepared. After the 95th GRPE session in October, an Information/Technical Exchange phase will start with continuation of technical meetings at reduced frequency and organisation of dedicated technical sessions only when required. Due to scaling back of A-LCA’s activities, SG2 activities will be suspended from October.

The A-LCA Subgroup 2 agenda for the 31st session (May 2026) addresses the status of the IWG on A-LCA and EC comments. The IWG plans to submit a Working Document containing only items agreed by the entire IWG, with non-agreed items handled as options. Open topics include chain of custody, electric modeling, OVC-HEV/FCV, and battery/power train replacement, with small group meetings scheduled and next steps identified. Adoption is targeted for the 95th GRPE in October 2026. SG2 will continue regular meetings with reduced hours until the next GRPE.

The A-LCA Subgroup 2 convened for its 30th session on 22 April 2026. The IWG is addressing EC comments on SG2 and tackling open topics one by one. Web IWG meetings are scheduled for 28 April and 12 May. The timeline targets adoption at the 95th GRPE in October 2026, with Working Document submission to the 94th GRPE. SG2 will continue regular meetings with reduced hours until the next GRPE, focusing on sharing of IWGs and preparation for the Test Phase.

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