The group was authorized in March 2012 pursuant to a proposal by the United States, Japan, and the European Union (later joined by China) to develop a global regulatory framework for electric vehicles.

Nov 16, 2023 – Breakout session on c-rate
Oct 27, 2023 – Breakout session on c-rate
July 16, 2024 – Drafting session for eHDV GTR
Sep 17, 2024 – HDV GTR – JAMA Method 2 lab tour
Oct 23, 2024 – Breakout session on break-off criterion
Dec 03, 2024 – Breakout session on break-off criterion and other technical topics