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| 14 Jan 2021 | China to allow driverless car tests on highways | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems | Functional Requirements for Automated Vehicles (FRAV) Working Party on Automated and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) Validation Methods for Automated Driving (VMAD) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 22 Apr 2018 | China’s self-driving vehicles on track to take global leadership position, ahead of US | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 17 Oct 2017 | Twelve major Chinese car brands commit to ESC | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) | China People's Republic of China | |||
| 29 Sep 2017 | China sets target for electric car quota but delays rollout | GTR No. 20 | Electric Vehicle Safety, WP.29 Discussion Topic | Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance, and UN Rule No. 4 | Safety inspection requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 10 Sep 2017 | China studying when to ban sales of traditional fuel cars: Xinhua | GTR No. 20 | Electric Vehicle Safety, WP.29 Discussion Topic | Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance, and UN Rule No. 4 | Safety inspection requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 16 Jan 2017 | China to quadruple its new energy vehicle production to 2 million by 2020 | GTR No. 20 | Electric Vehicle Safety, WP.29 Discussion Topic | Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance, and WP.29 Discussion Topic | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles | Working Party on Noise (GRB) Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) Electric Vehicles and the Environment (EVE) Electric Vehicle Safety (EVS) Electric Vehicle Safety Task Forces (EVSTF) Informal Group on Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 22 Dec 2016 | 58,000 people died on Chinese roads in 2015: report | Working Party on Noise (GRB) Working Party on Lighting and Light-signalling (GRE) Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) Working Party on General Safety (GRSG) Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) | China People's Republic of China | |||
| 21 Dec 2016 | China to set communication standard for driverless cars after 2018 | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems and UN Regulation No. 155 | Cyber Security and Cyber Security Management | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 23 Nov 2016 | Beijing to ban high-emission vehicles during severe smog | UN Regulation No. 49 | Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions, UN Regulation No. 83 | Motor Vehicle Emissions, and UN Regulation No. 101 | Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel/Energy Consumption | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 21 Nov 2016 | Hands Off: Self-Driving Cars in China | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) Working Party on General Safety (GRSG) Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 21 Sep 2016 | Tesla Model S car hacked by Chinese security firm from 19km away using 'malicious' wi-fi hotspot | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Intelligent Transport Systems-Automated Driving (ITS/AD) ITS Automated Driving Ad Hoc Group (ITS/AD-AH) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 21 Aug 2016 | Carmakers face profit threat as China toughens emissions rules | GTR No. 15 | Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Emissions Test Procedure (WLTP) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 27 Jun 2016 | Daimler Fights Tighter Mexico Emission Rules as Smog Worsens | GTR No. 4 | Worldwide Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Certification Procedure and UN Regulation No. 49 | Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) | China and India People's Republic of China and India | ||
| 13 Jun 2016 | China will adopt "National Six" fuel standards by 2020 | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Fuel Quality | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 2 Jun 2016 | Cutting corners? China SUV makers forego key safety feature | GTR No. 8 | Electronic Stability Control Systems, UN Regulation No. 140 | Electronic Stability Control Systems, and UN Regulation No. 13-H | Light-Duty Vehicle Braking | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 24 Apr 2016 | China to toughen vehicle emissions standards | GTR No. 4 | Worldwide Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Certification Procedure, GTR No. 15 | Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure, UN Regulation No. 49 | Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions, UN Regulation No. 83 | Motor Vehicle Emissions, and UN Regulation No. 101 | Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel/Energy Consumption | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 22 Apr 2016 | Look Mao, no hands! China's roadmap to self-driving cars | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) Intelligent Transport Systems-Automated Driving (ITS/AD) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 19 Aug 2015 | Light commercial vehicle scores badly in NCAP rating | UN Regulation No. 140 | Electronic Stability Control Systems, UN Regulation No. 13-H | Light-Duty Vehicle Braking, and UN Regulation No. 94 | Occupant Protection in Frontal Collisions | Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) | Australia, China, and SAIC Australia, People's Republic of China, and SAIC Motor Corporation | ||
| 8 Apr 2015 | China's Other Electric Vehicle Industry | UN Regulation No. 136 | Electric Motorcycle Power Train Safety, WP.29 Discussion Topic | Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance, and UN Regulation No. 100 | Construction and Safety of Electric Powertrains | Electric Vehicles and the Environment (EVE) Electric Vehicle Safety (EVS) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 6 Mar 2015 | China takes further action on vehicle emissions | UN Regulation No. 83 | Motor Vehicle Emissions | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 2 Mar 2015 | China’s Surprising Reaction To An Online Video Exposing The Country’s Extreme Pollution Problem | GTR No. 4 | Worldwide Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Certification Procedure and UN Regulation No. 49 | Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 12 Jan 2015 | China: Strict controls help clear the air | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) Particle Measurement Programme (PMP) | China People's Republic of China | |||
| 4 Dec 2014 | Alibaba follows Google’s lead with connected car vision | WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems and WP.29 Discussion Topic | Intelligent Transport Systems | Intelligent Transport Systems-Automated Driving (ITS/AD) | China and SAIC People's Republic of China and SAIC Motor Corporation | ||
| 14 Nov 2014 | Beijing wants to keep 'APEC blue' | UN Regulation No. 49 | Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions and UN Regulation No. 83 | Motor Vehicle Emissions | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) | China People's Republic of China | ||
| 11 Nov 2014 | White House Fact Sheet: APEC Actions to Promote Regional Economic Integration and Trade | WP.29 Discussion Topic | Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance | Electric Vehicles and the Environment (EVE) Electric Vehicle Safety (EVS) World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) | USA, Japan, Korea, Australia, Canada, China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, and Thailand United States of America, Japan, Republic of Korea, Australia, Canada, People's Republic of China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, and Thailand | ||
| 31 Oct 2014 | China gets tough to combat pollution | GTR No. 4 | Worldwide Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Certification Procedure and UN Regulation No. 49 | Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) Particle Measurement Programme (PMP) | China People's Republic of China |