Proposal to reinsert text allowing tolerances on the vehicle mass and simplified testing that was deleted by the 02 series of amendments.

Proposal for clarifications to the text (subsequent to documents WP.29/2022/70, WP.29/2022/129 and WP.29/2022/130), especially relating to the definitions of the cowl monitoring, the windscreen, and the jerk areas, and to facilitate the administrative control of two-stage requirements.

Proposal for clarifications to the text (subsequent to documents WP.29/2022/70, WP.29/2022/129 and WP.29/2022/130), especially relating to the definitions of the cowl monitoring, the windscreen, and the jerk areas.

Proposal to amend the current support leg volume to improve the compatibility between the support leg volume and the Child Restraint Fixtures used for assessing the external dimensions of an Enhanced Child Restraint System (ECRS), harmonize the vertical excursion limit for Q3 and Q6 dummies, update the references to EN Standards for toxicity and flammability, clarify the approach used in the production-qualification testing phase, and make editorial improvements.

Proposal to clarify the procedure and the characteristics of the measuring device used for the compliance test of the vehicle exhaust system.

Proposal to clarify the procedure and the characteristics of the measuring device used for the compliance test of the vehicle exhaust system.

Proposal to reinsert provisions allowing tolerances on the vehicle mass that was omitted in the 02 series of amendments.

Proposal to reinsert text allowing tolerances on the vehicle mass and simplified testing that was omitted in the 02 series of amendments.

Proposal to clarify the conditions under which variations of a vehicle can be covered under a single vehicle type without having to apply for a separate approval for another type. The proposal amends certain current provisions that explicitly state that differences will only cause a new type of vehicle if the differences affect the results of the impact test and clarifies the application of this principle across the regulation.

Final report on the Phase 2 development of GTR 13.

Proposal to add assembly plant(s) to the approval information document.

Proposal to correct drafting errors in the text.

Proposal to introduce new requirements for Complex Electronic Control Systems (in line with the corresponding provisions for passenger cars in UN Regulation No. 13-H) and to highlight the approval number and marking provisions pursuant to the series of amendments.

Proposal to permit the use of hydrogen (H2) as fuel for emissions type approval of heavy-duty vehicles, to insert provisions in Supplement 7 to the 06 series that were unintentionally omitted, to add a requirement for the accuracy of the humidity sensor, correct a typographical error (NOx mode), and to clarify the procedures.

Proposal to clarify the cascade of actions regarding activation of ACSF B1 and C and the indication on when the vehicle has entered an eligible road based on the following justification:

1. When the same means is used by the driver to simultaneously activate the Automatically Commanded Steering Function of Category B1 (ACSF B1) and of Category C (ACSF C), both functions switch to standby mode when the vehicle enters an ACSF C eligible road. But if the road is non-eligible to ACSF C, then only the ACSF B1 is activated.
2. With the current text of the regulation, once the vehicle moves to an ACSF C eligible road, the driver must operate again the means to activate the ACSF C. This second deliberate action is confusing for the driver since it makes the manipulation more complex. The current wording discourages most drivers from using this assistance function.
3. The proposed wording permits the following, logical, cascade of actions:
   1. The driver has done a deliberate action to activate ACSF B1 and ACSF C (on a non-eligible road); then
   2. He drives into an eligible road, and is clearly informed thereof; then
   3. He initiates a lane change procedure by activating e.g. the direction indicator.
4. This amendment further clarifies the requirement on the indication of when the vehicle enters an eligible road. It gives some examples of the type of indication to be given to the driver, e.g. additional popup or blinking indication, without being design restrictive.
5. A dedicated status indication of an ACSF C off-mode is by nature already different from the standby or active indication. Therefore, the driver is already sufficiently informed on a potential status change.
6. Regarding paragraph 5.6.4.2.3.: While entering the eligible road, the driver may be distracted or annoyed by this “prominent” indication. His attention resources shall be totally available during this phase. So the system would switch automatically to standby mode when fulfilling these two conditions: reaching an eligible and regular lane of travel. This second condition may be fulfilled for example by implementing a suitable time delay or by a direct verification of the lane of travel. These criteria should be explained, agreed between the technical service and the vehicle manufacturer.

Proposal to clarify the cascade of actions regarding activation of ACSF B1 and C and the indication on when the vehicle has entered an eligible road based on the following justification:

1. When the same means is used by the driver to simultaneously activate the Automatically Commanded Steering Function of Category B1 (ACSF B1) and of Category C (ACSF C), both functions switch to standby mode when the vehicle enters an ACSF C eligible road. But if the road is non-eligible to ACSF C, then only the ACSF B1 is activated.
2. With the current text of the regulation, once the vehicle moves to an ACSF C eligible road, the driver must operate again the means to activate the ACSF C. This second deliberate action is confusing for the driver since it makes the manipulation more complex. The current wording discourages most drivers from using this assistance function.
3. The proposed wording permits the following, logical, cascade of actions:
   1. The driver has done a deliberate action to activate ACSF B1 and ACSF C (on a non-eligible road); then
   2. He drives into an eligible road, and is clearly informed thereof; then
   3. He initiates a lane change procedure by activating e.g. the direction indicator.
4. This amendment further clarifies the requirement on the indication of when the vehicle enters an eligible road. It gives some examples of the type of indication to be given to the driver, e.g. additional popup or blinking indication, without being design restrictive.
5. A dedicated status indication of an ACSF C off-mode is by nature already different from the standby or active indication. Therefore, the driver is already sufficiently informed on a potential status change.
6. Regarding paragraph 5.6.4.2.3.: While entering the eligible road, the driver may be distracted or annoyed by this “prominent” indication. His attention resources shall be totally available during this phase. So the system would switch automatically to standby mode when fulfilling these two conditions: reaching an eligible and regular lane of travel. This second condition may be fulfilled for example by implementing a suitable time delay or by a direct verification of the lane of travel. These criteria should be explained, agreed between the technical service and the vehicle manufacturer.

Proposal to improve explanations and examples for spoofing threats.

Proposal to introduce SAE standard J1979-2 (E/E Diagnostic Test Modes: OBDonUDS) as an option into the Regulation and to align wording between the first sentence of paragraph 3.2.1.2. (“ambient or engine temperatures”) and the second sentence, where “or engine” was missing to avoid misunderstanding and ambiguity. Engine temperature is sometimes used as a substitute for ambient temperature. In this case, the engine temperature is evaluated once after a longer engine shut off phase. Only in this case an approval is necessary, as this is the only case, where an OBD monitor is disabled for the complete trip.

Proposal to harmonize the requirements of the 06 and 07 series of amendments, align with UN R48 wording to ensure consistent type-approval test conditions with the introduction of the 08 series of amendments (to introduce the possibility to switch OFF rear position lamps and other lamps when ambient light conditions outside the vehicle are above 7,000 lux in order to avoid unnecessary fuel consumption), to introduce the option to use of SAE standard J1979-2 (E/E Diagnostic Test Modes: OBDonUDS), to align wording between the first sentence of paragraph 3.2.1.2. (“ambient or engine temperatures”) and the second sentence (where “or engine” was omitted), and to align paragraph 6.5.1.3. with GTR No. 15.

Proposal to harmonize the requirements of the 06 and 07 series of amendments, align with UN R48 wording to ensure consistent type-approval test conditions with the introduction of the 08 series of amendments (to introduce the possibility to switch OFF rear position lamps and other lamps when ambient light conditions outside the vehicle are above 7,000 lux in order to avoid unnecessary fuel consumption), to introduce the option to use of SAE standard J1979-2 (E/E Diagnostic Test Modes: OBDonUDS), to align wording between the first sentence of paragraph 3.2.1.2. (“ambient or engine temperatures”) and the second sentence (where “or engine” was omitted), and to align paragraph 6.5.1.3. with GTR No. 15.

Proposal to permit the use of hydrogen (H2) as fuel for type approval of heavy-duty vehicles and to explicitly permit the usage of the reference fuel required for emission testing when the manufacturer applies for UN Regulations Nos. 24 and/or 49 type approval at same time.

Proposal to align with UN R48 08 series of amendments (to introduce the possibility to switch OFF rear position lamps and other lamps when ambient light conditions outside the vehicle are above 7,000 lux in order to avoid unnecessary fuel consumption), to harmonize the requirements for the determination of CO2, fuel, and electric energy consumption of the discharge requirement for OVC-HEV with an operating mode switch with its stop criterion and the preconditioning requirement with the 01 series of amendments to UN R101 and 06 and 07 series of amendments of UN R83 (Annex 14, provisions for emissions test procedures for HEV), and to add assembly plant(s) to the approval information document.

Proposal to reaffirm Japan’s Real Driving Emissions (RDE) Methodology.