20. The expert from EC introduced GRPE-61-02 proposing a new series of amendments to Regulation No. 96. He explained that this proposal aimed at aligning the text of the Regulation with stages IIIB and IV of the corresponding EU directive and including the harmonized test procedure as defined in gtr No. 11. He highlighted the main modifications (GRPE-61-05). GRPE welcomed the proposal and agreed to consider it in detail at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of an official document to be submitted by the expert from EC.

21. Referring to GRPE-61-08, the expert from Italy suggested inserting into Regulation No. 96 additional transitional provisions for engines of some category T vehicles (narrow axle tractors). He volunteered to take the lead on this issue. GRPE welcomed this initiative and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of a concrete proposal.

38. The Secretary of the working group on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles–Subgroup Environment (HFCV-SGE) presented the draft technical report (GRPE-61-03) summarizing the outcome of discussions and recommendations available in the different regions in support of the harmonization process. It was recommended not to develop a new global technical regulation (gtr) on environmental issues of HFCV, but to adapt the existing regulations under both 1958 and 1998 Agreements according to the technical progress.

39. GRPE requested the secretariat to transmit GRPE-61-03 to the Working Party on Noise (GRB) for consideration at its February 2011 session and especially for comments on Chapters 9 and 11 regarding noise issues. GRPE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of an official document. In this respect, the secretariat was requested to distribute GRPE-61-03 with an official symbol including the comments by GRB.

4. The expert from OICA introduced GRPE-61-04 proposing to insert some minor editorial corrections into global technical regulation (gtr) No. 4 on the Worldwide harmonized Heavy Duty Certification procedure (WHDC). He added that these corrections also apply to the relevant text of Regulation No. 49. GRPE requested the secretariat to distribute GRPE-61-04 with an official symbol and to resume consideration of this proposal at the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

20. The expert from EC introduced GRPE-61-02 proposing a new series of amendments to Regulation No. 96. He explained that this proposal aimed at aligning the text of the Regulation with stages IIIB and IV of the corresponding EU directive and including the harmonized test procedure as defined in gtr No. 11. He highlighted the main modifications (GRPE-61-05). GRPE welcomed the proposal and agreed to consider it in detail at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of an official document to be submitted by the expert from EC.

21. Referring to GRPE-61-08, the expert from Italy suggested inserting into Regulation No. 96 additional transitional provisions for engines of some category T vehicles (narrow axle tractors). He volunteered to take the lead on this issue. GRPE welcomed this initiative and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of a concrete proposal.

14. The Secretary of the informal group on Worldwide harmonized Motorcycle emission Test Cycle (WMTC) reported on the good work progress made by the group (GRPE-61-23). He introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7 proposing a number of corrections to gtr No. 2 on WMTC. He also presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4 proposing to insert performance requirements into gtr No. 2 and to clarify the current text. He explained that the principle limit values were based on the Japanese legislation, while the three alternative limit values were based on the Euro 3 emission level of the European Union (EU), the current limit values of India and of the United States of America. He added that the proposal should be submitted as an amendment to gtr No. 2 together with the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/133.

15. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Amendment 2 to global technical regulation No. 2. GRPE agreed to also submit to WP.29 and AC.3 the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29 /2009/133.

16. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Corrigendum 2 to gtr No. 2.

17. The expert from Japan informed GRPE about the ongoing transposition of gtr No. 2 into the national legislation of his country (GRPE-61-06).

18. The GRPE Chair congratulated the informal group for achieving the inclusion of the limit values into gtr No. 2. He recalled the need to update the GRPE website with the new WMTC gear selection sheets. He added that, as soon as Euro 4 and Euro 5 limits were adopted at the European Union level, these limit values would have to be inserted into the gtr on the basis of a further amendment. GRPE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session.

48. Following the request of a number of experts, the secretariat explained the difficult situation within the Transport Division about publishing the legal text of new amendments to existing Regulations. He informed GRPE about the overall delay in the publication procedure and about the current status especially of the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83 which had been adopted by the World Forum in March 2010 and already entered into force in December 2010. GRPE urged the secretariat to undertake all possible measures to anticipate any delay in the publishing procedure and invited the secretariat to make publicly available, as soon as possible, the legal text of the new series of amendments starting with the english version.

49. The expert from Japan introduced GRPE-61-07 outlining the intention of his Government to focus in future, on the further reduction of limit values for exhaust gas emissions from heavy duty vehicles.

20. The expert from EC introduced GRPE-61-02 proposing a new series of amendments to Regulation No. 96. He explained that this proposal aimed at aligning the text of the Regulation with stages IIIB and IV of the corresponding EU directive and including the harmonized test procedure as defined in gtr No. 11. He highlighted the main modifications (GRPE-61-05). GRPE welcomed the proposal and agreed to consider it in detail at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of an official document to be submitted by the expert from EC.

21. Referring to GRPE-61-08, the expert from Italy suggested inserting into Regulation No. 96 additional transitional provisions for engines of some category T vehicles (narrow axle tractors). He volunteered to take the lead on this issue. GRPE welcomed this initiative and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of a concrete proposal.

22. The expert from Italy presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/3 proposing to introduce into Regulation No. 120 the new reference fuel required by Directive 2004/26/EC for the three stages IIIA, IIIB and IV. GRPE adopted the document, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration at their sessions in June 2011, as Supplement 1 to Regulation No. 120.

23. The expert from Italy introduced GRPE-61-09 aimed at aligning the provisions of Regulation No. 120 with those of gtr No. 11 and Regulation No. 96. GRPE noted a number of comments. GRPE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of an official document. For this purpose, the expert from Italy volunteered to submit, in due time, an updated proposal taking into account the comments received.

43. The secretariat briefed GRPE about the World Forum WP.29’s discussion at its November 2010 session on the lack of an agreement between the oil industry and the automobile manufacturers on developing recommendations for market fuel quality. He added that the mandate of the informal group on Fuel Quality (FQ) had ended in November 2010 and that the World Forum had agreed to take a decision, at its next session in March 2011, on the eventual continuation of the work in this area, on the basis of further information to be provided by GRPE. He introduced GRPE-61-13 presenting the position of the International Petroleum Industry Environment Conservation Association (IPIECA). He underlined that the oil industry could agree on the specifications on lead and sulphur for Euro 2 to Euro 4 and to submit them to WP.29 as a recommendation to be added to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). He added that IPIECA would not contribute to any future activities of the informal group further than the agreed outcome.

44. The expert from OICA presented his organization’s position on the outcome of fuel quality (GRPE-61-10). She introduced GRPE-61-11 proposing concrete guidelines on market fuel quality. GRPE welcomed the proposal and endorsed the suggestion to prepare it as a new annex to the R.E.3. GRPE noted the guidelines for handling and blending Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) referenced in GRPE-61-11-Rev.1. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRPE-61-11-Rev.1 with an official symbol for a final review by GRPE at its next session in June 2011.

45. The experts from India and the Republic of Korea were in favour of developing recommendations on market fuel quality. After the June’s discussion, GRPE is expected to conclude, in 2011, the first step for market fuel quality specifications. GRPE did not consider it necessary to extend the mandate of the informal group on FQ. It was agreed that further discussions will take place during the GRPE session proper.

46. The GRPE Chair announced his intention to inform WP.29 about the outcome of the discussion and to seek WP.29’s consent on the proposed approach. GRPE also agree to resume reconsideration on this issue at the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

43. The secretariat briefed GRPE about the World Forum WP.29’s discussion at its November 2010 session on the lack of an agreement between the oil industry and the automobile manufacturers on developing recommendations for market fuel quality. He added that the mandate of the informal group on Fuel Quality (FQ) had ended in November 2010 and that the World Forum had agreed to take a decision, at its next session in March 2011, on the eventual continuation of the work in this area, on the basis of further information to be provided by GRPE. He introduced GRPE-61-13 presenting the position of the International Petroleum Industry Environment Conservation Association (IPIECA). He underlined that the oil industry could agree on the specifications on lead and sulphur for Euro 2 to Euro 4 and to submit them to WP.29 as a recommendation to be added to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). He added that IPIECA would not contribute to any future activities of the informal group further than the agreed outcome.

44. The expert from OICA presented his organization’s position on the outcome of fuel quality (GRPE-61-10). She introduced GRPE-61-11 proposing concrete guidelines on market fuel quality. GRPE welcomed the proposal and endorsed the suggestion to prepare it as a new annex to the R.E.3. GRPE noted the guidelines for handling and blending Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) referenced in GRPE-61-11-Rev.1. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRPE-61-11-Rev.1 with an official symbol for a final review by GRPE at its next session in June 2011.

45. The experts from India and the Republic of Korea were in favour of developing recommendations on market fuel quality. After the June’s discussion, GRPE is expected to conclude, in 2011, the first step for market fuel quality specifications. GRPE did not consider it necessary to extend the mandate of the informal group on FQ. It was agreed that further discussions will take place during the GRPE session proper.

46. The GRPE Chair announced his intention to inform WP.29 about the outcome of the discussion and to seek WP.29’s consent on the proposed approach. GRPE also agree to resume reconsideration on this issue at the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

47. Following WP.29’s request at its March 2010 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1083, para. 27), GRPE considered the guidelines on establishing requirements for high-priority signals (GRPE-61-12). GRPE noted no reservations on this subject.

43. The secretariat briefed GRPE about the World Forum WP.29’s discussion at its November 2010 session on the lack of an agreement between the oil industry and the automobile manufacturers on developing recommendations for market fuel quality. He added that the mandate of the informal group on Fuel Quality (FQ) had ended in November 2010 and that the World Forum had agreed to take a decision, at its next session in March 2011, on the eventual continuation of the work in this area, on the basis of further information to be provided by GRPE. He introduced GRPE-61-13 presenting the position of the International Petroleum Industry Environment Conservation Association (IPIECA). He underlined that the oil industry could agree on the specifications on lead and sulphur for Euro 2 to Euro 4 and to submit them to WP.29 as a recommendation to be added to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). He added that IPIECA would not contribute to any future activities of the informal group further than the agreed outcome.

44. The expert from OICA presented his organization’s position on the outcome of fuel quality (GRPE-61-10). She introduced GRPE-61-11 proposing concrete guidelines on market fuel quality. GRPE welcomed the proposal and endorsed the suggestion to prepare it as a new annex to the R.E.3. GRPE noted the guidelines for handling and blending Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) referenced in GRPE-61-11-Rev.1. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRPE-61-11-Rev.1 with an official symbol for a final review by GRPE at its next session in June 2011.

45. The experts from India and the Republic of Korea were in favour of developing recommendations on market fuel quality. After the June’s discussion, GRPE is expected to conclude, in 2011, the first step for market fuel quality specifications. GRPE did not consider it necessary to extend the mandate of the informal group on FQ. It was agreed that further discussions will take place during the GRPE session proper.

46. The GRPE Chair announced his intention to inform WP.29 about the outcome of the discussion and to seek WP.29’s consent on the proposed approach. GRPE also agree to resume reconsideration on this issue at the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

24. The Secretary of the informal group on Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP) reported together with the chairmen of the two subgroups on the Development of the Harmonized driving Cycle (DHC) and on the Development of the Test Procedure (DTP) (GRPE-61-14). GRPE acknowledged the excellent work done by Messrs. Mills (United Kingdom) and Olechiw (United States of America) during their chairmanship of the WLTP informal subgroups DHC and DTP. GRPE welcomed the commitment of Mr. Parkin (United Kingdom) to co-chair DHC together with Mr. Ishii (Japan) and of Mr. D’Urbano (Switzerland) to co-chair DTP together with Mr. Marathe (India). GRPE noted the intention by the WLTP subgroups to set up a Drafting Group (DG) for the development of the gtr text.

25. The Secretary of WLTP informed GRPE about the possible delay in collecting data. Recalling the tough time-schedule to finalize the first step of the new gtr on WLTP, the expert from EC underlined the need to stick to the initial time line of the DHC subgroup. The experts from China and India reported that the national collection of data was still in progress and could not be concluded by the end of January 2011 due to difficult climate conditions in some of the regions during the data collection process. The experts from China and India volunteered to submit, as far as possible, by the end of January 2011 the data partially already collected. It was agreed that China and India would confirm, at the forthcoming session of WP.29 in March 2011, their submission of further data sets.

26. The GRPE Chair underlined the importance to keep the start of validation phase 2 on schedule (October 2011) to avoid a delay in the development of the gtr on WLTP. He announced his intention to inform WP.29 and AC.3, at their March 2011 sessions, about the circumstances of a possible delay in developing the DHC test cycle. He recommended leaving this issue to the decision of WP.29 and AC.3.

27. The Secretary of WLTP presented GRPE-61-24 proposing possible actions to a number of open issues. GRPE supported these actions and noted the intention of both subgroups to hold further meetings end of February respectively mid of April 2011. Detailed information on the activities of both groups is available on the GRPE websites at: www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grp/wltp_dhc07.html and www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grp/wltp_dtp05.html. (Alternatively, click here for the WLTP-DHC page or here for the WLTP-DTP within GlobalAutoRegs.com.)

28. The GRPE Chair suggested that the WLTP subgroups on DHC and DTP should also meet prior to the next session of GRPE (see para. 56 below).
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56. The sixty-second session is scheduled to be held in Geneva, Palais des Nations, from Monday, 6 June 2011, at 2.30 p.m. until Friday, 10 June 2011, 5.30 p.m., subject to confirmation by the secretariat (see GRPE-62-01). The following time schedule and provisional agenda was suggested:
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5. Informal meeting of the GRPE/WLTP subgroup on the Development of the Harmonized driving Cycle (WLTP-DHC)

To be held on Tuesday afternoon, 7 June 2011, from 2.30 p.m. till 17.30 p.m., and on Wednesday morning, 8 June 2011, from 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. The agenda of the meeting will be prepared by the WLTP-DHC secretariat and distributed to the members of the group prior to the meeting.

6. Informal meeting of the GRPE/WLTP subgroup on the Development of Test Procedures (WLTP-DTP)

To be held on Wednesday, 8 June 2011, from 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. till 5.30 p.m. The agenda of the meeting will be prepared by the WLTP-DTP secretariat and distributed to the members of the group prior to the meeting.

29. The Chair of the informal group on Gaseous-Fuelled Vehicles (GFV) underlined the urgent need to update the provisions of Regulation No. 115 (GRPE-61-15) with the Euro 5 emission requirements recently inserted into Regulation No. 83. GRPE adopted GRPE-61-15, as reproduced in Annex III to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration at their sessions in June 2011, as Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 4 to Regulation No. 115.

30. The Chair of the informal group on GFV reported on the work progress made by the group at its recent meetings, held in Brussels on 8 November 2010 and in Geneva on 11 January 2011. He raised his concerns about bi-fuel vehicles with petrol direct injection (PDI) engines when the injectors need to inject a considerable amount of petrol even if the gas mode is selected, due to prevent overheating. He announced the intention of the informal group to prepare a concrete proposal on how to go forward.

31. The expert from OICA chairing the task force on heavy duty dual fuel (HDDF) gave a brief status report (GRPE-61-25) on the time-plan and the road map for adapting the relevant Regulations to the new Euro VI emission requirements. He proposed a way to address methane (CH4) and total hydrocarbon (THC) for HDDF vehicles equipped with a Type 2 engine. He also proposed a way to address HDDF engines fuelled with liquid natural gas (LNG). GRPE supported the time-plan and the roadmap and gave its consent to go forward with the proposed approach to address the emissions of HDDF engines.

32. GRPE agreed that the GFV group should also meet prior to the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

7. The Secretary of the informal group on Heavy Duty Hybrids (HDH) reported on the work progress made by the informal group (GRPE-61-16) at its third and fourth meetings. He presented the roadmap and the time-schedule for the development of new provisions for HDH (GRPE-61-17). He welcomed the offer by OICA to devote 200,000 euros for this project and invited all Contracting Parties to contribute, as well. He sought the support of GRPE to extend the mandate of the informal group (see report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/60, Annex 3 [GRPE-60 meeting report annex containing the HDH group terms of reference]) to also include a power pack test procedure. GRPE agreed on the roadmap and the project planning and endorsed the request to extend the mandate to power pack testing.

8. The expert from Japan shared his country’s experience on testing HDH. He mentioned that the power pack test method could result in an expensive test procedure, due to necessary additional test equipment. He considered the “hardware in the loop (HILS)” as the most appropriate test procedure and suggested working on the HILS method with the highest priority.

9. GRPE noted that the informal group on HDH would meet again in Ann Arbor from 16 to 18 March 2011. The Chair reminded the informal group to also include definitions for HDH. He invited the informal group to also meet in conjunction with the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

7. The Secretary of the informal group on Heavy Duty Hybrids (HDH) reported on the work progress made by the informal group (GRPE-61-16) at its third and fourth meetings. He presented the roadmap and the time-schedule for the development of new provisions for HDH (GRPE-61-17). He welcomed the offer by OICA to devote 200,000 euros for this project and invited all Contracting Parties to contribute, as well. He sought the support of GRPE to extend the mandate of the informal group (see report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/60, Annex 3 [GRPE-60 meeting report annex containing the HDH group terms of reference]) to also include a power pack test procedure. GRPE agreed on the roadmap and the project planning and endorsed the request to extend the mandate to power pack testing.

8. The expert from Japan shared his country’s experience on testing HDH. He mentioned that the power pack test method could result in an expensive test procedure, due to necessary additional test equipment. He considered the “hardware in the loop (HILS)” as the most appropriate test procedure and suggested working on the HILS method with the highest priority.

9. GRPE noted that the informal group on HDH would meet again in Ann Arbor from 16 to 18 March 2011. The Chair reminded the informal group to also include definitions for HDH. He invited the informal group to also meet in conjunction with the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

12. The expert from EC presented GRPE-61-18 on introducing the Euro VI provisions into Regulation No. 49. He volunteered to coordinate the preparation of a concrete proposal for a new series of amendments to Regulation No. 49 based on the EC Regulation No. 595/2009. In this respect, he announced his intention to organize an expert meeting in Brussels in February/March 2011. The proposal would be submitted to GRPE for consideration at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of an informal document. The Chair invited experts to contribute to this important task.

33. The expert from OICA recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2009/8 proposing to clarify and update Regulation No. 83 on the specifications for the Flame Ionisation Detector (FID) hydrocarbon analyser. The experts from the Netherlands and Poland reconfirmed their concerns. The Chair recommended removing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2009/8 from the agenda of GRPE. He invited the expert from OICA to prepare jointly with the experts from EC, the Netherlands and Poland a revised proposal and to submit it to the informal group on WLTP for a detailed consideration.

34. The expert from the Netherlands proposed inserting into Regulation No. 83, new specifications for the proportional speed fan which might be used during the testing of vehicles on the chassis dynamometer. For this purpose, he introduced GRPE-61-19 clarifying ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/6 and complementing it with transitional provisions. He withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/5. GRPE adopted the proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/6, as reproduced in Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83.

36. The Chair of the informal group on Mobile Air-Conditioning Test Procedures (MACTP) reported on the work progress made by the group during its meeting held in Geneva on 11 January 2011 (GRPE-61-20). He underlined that the main objectives of MACTP were cost-efficiency, suitability for virtual testing and for incentive schemes to reduce emissions resulting from using mobile air-conditioners (MAC) in real driving conditions. The expert from EC presented GRPE-61-21 proposing a MAC test procedure to be used by multiple laboratories in a pilot phase. He invited all GRPE experts to inform him about their interest in participating in the pilot phase.

37. The GRPE Chair welcomed the information and underlined that further documentation about the informal group’s activities is available on the GRPE website at: www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grpe/mactp02.html. (Alternatively, you can view the Mobile AC Test Procedure page within GlobalAutoRegs.com.) GRPE agreed that the informal group on MACTP should also meet prior to the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

36. The Chair of the informal group on Mobile Air-Conditioning Test Procedures (MACTP) reported on the work progress made by the group during its meeting held in Geneva on 11 January 2011 (GRPE-61-20). He underlined that the main objectives of MACTP were cost-efficiency, suitability for virtual testing and for incentive schemes to reduce emissions resulting from using mobile air-conditioners (MAC) in real driving conditions. The expert from EC presented GRPE-61-21 proposing a MAC test procedure to be used by multiple laboratories in a pilot phase. He invited all GRPE experts to inform him about their interest in participating in the pilot phase.

37. The GRPE Chair welcomed the information and underlined that further documentation about the informal group’s activities is available on the GRPE website at: www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grpe/mactp02.html. (Alternatively, you can view the Mobile AC Test Procedure page within GlobalAutoRegs.com.) GRPE agreed that the informal group on MACTP should also meet prior to the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

10. The Chair of the informal group on Retrofit Emission Control devices (REC) reported on the progress made by the group during its third meeting (GRPE-61-22). He listed the remaining issues still under discussion. He explained the group’s intention to cover, for the purpose of the type approval of REC, that such devices shall show compliance either with the specific limit values of an existing emission level or with the specific percentage of certain emission reduction. GRPE noted some preferences that for the type approval of REC the devices should comply with both criteria.

11. GRPE noted that the informal group’s intention to meet again in March 2011. The GRPE Chair invited the REC group to also meet in conjunction with the next session of GRPE in June 2011 (see para. 56 below).

14. The Secretary of the informal group on Worldwide harmonized Motorcycle emission Test Cycle (WMTC) reported on the good work progress made by the group (GRPE-61-23). He introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7 proposing a number of corrections to gtr No. 2 on WMTC. He also presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4 proposing to insert performance requirements into gtr No. 2 and to clarify the current text. He explained that the principle limit values were based on the Japanese legislation, while the three alternative limit values were based on the Euro 3 emission level of the European Union (EU), the current limit values of India and of the United States of America. He added that the proposal should be submitted as an amendment to gtr No. 2 together with the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/133.

15. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Amendment 2 to global technical regulation No. 2. GRPE agreed to also submit to WP.29 and AC.3 the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29 /2009/133.

16. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Corrigendum 2 to gtr No. 2.

17. The expert from Japan informed GRPE about the ongoing transposition of gtr No. 2 into the national legislation of his country (GRPE-61-06).

18. The GRPE Chair congratulated the informal group for achieving the inclusion of the limit values into gtr No. 2. He recalled the need to update the GRPE website with the new WMTC gear selection sheets. He added that, as soon as Euro 4 and Euro 5 limits were adopted at the European Union level, these limit values would have to be inserted into the gtr on the basis of a further amendment. GRPE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session.

24. The Secretary of the informal group on Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP) reported together with the chairmen of the two subgroups on the Development of the Harmonized driving Cycle (DHC) and on the Development of the Test Procedure (DTP) (GRPE-61-14). GRPE acknowledged the excellent work done by Messrs. Mills (United Kingdom) and Olechiw (United States of America) during their chairmanship of the WLTP informal subgroups DHC and DTP. GRPE welcomed the commitment of Mr. Parkin (United Kingdom) to co-chair DHC together with Mr. Ishii (Japan) and of Mr. D’Urbano (Switzerland) to co-chair DTP together with Mr. Marathe (India). GRPE noted the intention by the WLTP subgroups to set up a Drafting Group (DG) for the development of the gtr text.

25. The Secretary of WLTP informed GRPE about the possible delay in collecting data. Recalling the tough time-schedule to finalize the first step of the new gtr on WLTP, the expert from EC underlined the need to stick to the initial time line of the DHC subgroup. The experts from China and India reported that the national collection of data was still in progress and could not be concluded by the end of January 2011 due to difficult climate conditions in some of the regions during the data collection process. The experts from China and India volunteered to submit, as far as possible, by the end of January 2011 the data partially already collected. It was agreed that China and India would confirm, at the forthcoming session of WP.29 in March 2011, their submission of further data sets.

26. The GRPE Chair underlined the importance to keep the start of validation phase 2 on schedule (October 2011) to avoid a delay in the development of the gtr on WLTP. He announced his intention to inform WP.29 and AC.3, at their March 2011 sessions, about the circumstances of a possible delay in developing the DHC test cycle. He recommended leaving this issue to the decision of WP.29 and AC.3.

27. The Secretary of WLTP presented GRPE-61-24 proposing possible actions to a number of open issues. GRPE supported these actions and noted the intention of both subgroups to hold further meetings end of February respectively mid of April 2011. Detailed information on the activities of both groups is available on the GRPE websites at: www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grp/wltp_dhc07.html and www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grp/wltp_dtp05.html. (Alternatively, click here for the WLTP-DHC page or here for the WLTP-DTP within GlobalAutoRegs.com.)

28. The GRPE Chair suggested that the WLTP subgroups on DHC and DTP should also meet prior to the next session of GRPE (see para. 56 below).
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56. The sixty-second session is scheduled to be held in Geneva, Palais des Nations, from Monday, 6 June 2011, at 2.30 p.m. until Friday, 10 June 2011, 5.30 p.m., subject to confirmation by the secretariat (see GRPE-62-01). The following time schedule and provisional agenda was suggested:
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5. Informal meeting of the GRPE/WLTP subgroup on the Development of the Harmonized driving Cycle (WLTP-DHC)

To be held on Tuesday afternoon, 7 June 2011, from 2.30 p.m. till 17.30 p.m., and on Wednesday morning, 8 June 2011, from 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. The agenda of the meeting will be prepared by the WLTP-DHC secretariat and distributed to the members of the group prior to the meeting.

6. Informal meeting of the GRPE/WLTP subgroup on the Development of Test Procedures (WLTP-DTP)

To be held on Wednesday, 8 June 2011, from 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. till 5.30 p.m. The agenda of the meeting will be prepared by the WLTP-DTP secretariat and distributed to the members of the group prior to the meeting.

29. The Chair of the informal group on Gaseous-Fuelled Vehicles (GFV) underlined the urgent need to update the provisions of Regulation No. 115 (GRPE-61-15) with the Euro 5 emission requirements recently inserted into Regulation No. 83. GRPE adopted GRPE-61-15, as reproduced in Annex III to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration at their sessions in June 2011, as Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 4 to Regulation No. 115.

30. The Chair of the informal group on GFV reported on the work progress made by the group at its recent meetings, held in Brussels on 8 November 2010 and in Geneva on 11 January 2011. He raised his concerns about bi-fuel vehicles with petrol direct injection (PDI) engines when the injectors need to inject a considerable amount of petrol even if the gas mode is selected, due to prevent overheating. He announced the intention of the informal group to prepare a concrete proposal on how to go forward.

31. The expert from OICA chairing the task force on heavy duty dual fuel (HDDF) gave a brief status report (GRPE-61-25) on the time-plan and the road map for adapting the relevant Regulations to the new Euro VI emission requirements. He proposed a way to address methane (CH4) and total hydrocarbon (THC) for HDDF vehicles equipped with a Type 2 engine. He also proposed a way to address HDDF engines fuelled with liquid natural gas (LNG). GRPE supported the time-plan and the roadmap and gave its consent to go forward with the proposed approach to address the emissions of HDDF engines.

32. GRPE agreed that the GFV group should also meet prior to the next session of GRPE in June 2011.

50. The secretary informed GRPE about UNECE’s initiative to launch, in cooperation with the other United Nations regional commissions, a new project funded by the United Nations Development Account (UNDA) aimed at: (a) raising awareness of the CO2 emission levels in the inland transport sector, (b) developing a web-based uniform tool for monitoring and assessing inland transport CO2 emissions including a transport policy converter and © organizing capacity building workshops in every United Nations region to improve the skills of users of the CO2 assessment tool. He volunteered to keep GRPE informed about the work progress on this project. He announced his intention of organize by September 2011 a special expert meeting on this subject. He invited all experts interested in this project to send a message by email to grpe@unece.org. Further information about the UNDA project is available at the website: www.unece.org/trans/theme_global_warm.html and, very soon, more detailed information at: www.unece.org/trans/theme_ForFITS.html

19. The expert from EC recalled the discussion at the previous session of GRPE on GRPE-60-03 and presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/2 proposing a number of editorial corrections to gtr No. 11 on the engine emissions of tractors and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM). GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/2, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Corrigendum 1 to gtr No. 11

22. The expert from Italy presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/3 proposing to introduce into Regulation No. 120 the new reference fuel required by Directive 2004/26/EC for the three stages IIIA, IIIB and IV. GRPE adopted the document, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration at their sessions in June 2011, as Supplement 1 to Regulation No. 120.

23. The expert from Italy introduced GRPE-61-09 aimed at aligning the provisions of Regulation No. 120 with those of gtr No. 11 and Regulation No. 96. GRPE noted a number of comments. GRPE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in June 2011 on the basis of an official document. For this purpose, the expert from Italy volunteered to submit, in due time, an updated proposal taking into account the comments received.

14. The Secretary of the informal group on Worldwide harmonized Motorcycle emission Test Cycle (WMTC) reported on the good work progress made by the group (GRPE-61-23). He introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7 proposing a number of corrections to gtr No. 2 on WMTC. He also presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4 proposing to insert performance requirements into gtr No. 2 and to clarify the current text. He explained that the principle limit values were based on the Japanese legislation, while the three alternative limit values were based on the Euro 3 emission level of the European Union (EU), the current limit values of India and of the United States of America. He added that the proposal should be submitted as an amendment to gtr No. 2 together with the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/133.

15. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Amendment 2 to global technical regulation No. 2. GRPE agreed to also submit to WP.29 and AC.3 the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29 /2009/133.

16. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Corrigendum 2 to gtr No. 2.

17. The expert from Japan informed GRPE about the ongoing transposition of gtr No. 2 into the national legislation of his country (GRPE-61-06).

18. The GRPE Chair congratulated the informal group for achieving the inclusion of the limit values into gtr No. 2. He recalled the need to update the GRPE website with the new WMTC gear selection sheets. He added that, as soon as Euro 4 and Euro 5 limits were adopted at the European Union level, these limit values would have to be inserted into the gtr on the basis of a further amendment. GRPE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session.

33. The expert from OICA recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2009/8 proposing to clarify and update Regulation No. 83 on the specifications for the Flame Ionisation Detector (FID) hydrocarbon analyser. The experts from the Netherlands and Poland reconfirmed their concerns. The Chair recommended removing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2009/8 from the agenda of GRPE. He invited the expert from OICA to prepare jointly with the experts from EC, the Netherlands and Poland a revised proposal and to submit it to the informal group on WLTP for a detailed consideration.

34. The expert from the Netherlands proposed inserting into Regulation No. 83, new specifications for the proportional speed fan which might be used during the testing of vehicles on the chassis dynamometer. For this purpose, he introduced GRPE-61-19 clarifying ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/6 and complementing it with transitional provisions. He withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/5. GRPE adopted the proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/6, as reproduced in Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83.

33. The expert from OICA recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2009/8 proposing to clarify and update Regulation No. 83 on the specifications for the Flame Ionisation Detector (FID) hydrocarbon analyser. The experts from the Netherlands and Poland reconfirmed their concerns. The Chair recommended removing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2009/8 from the agenda of GRPE. He invited the expert from OICA to prepare jointly with the experts from EC, the Netherlands and Poland a revised proposal and to submit it to the informal group on WLTP for a detailed consideration.

34. The expert from the Netherlands proposed inserting into Regulation No. 83, new specifications for the proportional speed fan which might be used during the testing of vehicles on the chassis dynamometer. For this purpose, he introduced GRPE-61-19 clarifying ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/6 and complementing it with transitional provisions. He withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/5. GRPE adopted the proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/6, as reproduced in Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83.

14. The Secretary of the informal group on Worldwide harmonized Motorcycle emission Test Cycle (WMTC) reported on the good work progress made by the group (GRPE-61-23). He introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7 proposing a number of corrections to gtr No. 2 on WMTC. He also presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4 proposing to insert performance requirements into gtr No. 2 and to clarify the current text. He explained that the principle limit values were based on the Japanese legislation, while the three alternative limit values were based on the Euro 3 emission level of the European Union (EU), the current limit values of India and of the United States of America. He added that the proposal should be submitted as an amendment to gtr No. 2 together with the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/133.

15. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/4, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Amendment 2 to global technical regulation No. 2. GRPE agreed to also submit to WP.29 and AC.3 the technical report ECE/TRANS/WP.29 /2009/133.

16. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2011/7, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3, for consideration at their June 2011 sessions, as Corrigendum 2 to gtr No. 2.

17. The expert from Japan informed GRPE about the ongoing transposition of gtr No. 2 into the national legislation of his country (GRPE-61-06).

18. The GRPE Chair congratulated the informal group for achieving the inclusion of the limit values into gtr No. 2. He recalled the need to update the GRPE website with the new WMTC gear selection sheets. He added that, as soon as Euro 4 and Euro 5 limits were adopted at the European Union level, these limit values would have to be inserted into the gtr on the basis of a further amendment. GRPE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session.

43. The secretariat briefed GRPE about the World Forum WP.29’s discussion at its November 2010 session on the lack of an agreement between the oil industry and the automobile manufacturers on developing recommendations for market fuel quality. He added that the mandate of the informal group on Fuel Quality (FQ) had ended in November 2010 and that the World Forum had agreed to take a decision, at its next session in March 2011, on the eventual continuation of the work in this area, on the basis of further information to be provided by GRPE. He introduced GRPE-61-13 presenting the position of the International Petroleum Industry Environment Conservation Association (IPIECA). He underlined that the oil industry could agree on the specifications on lead and sulphur for Euro 2 to Euro 4 and to submit them to WP.29 as a recommendation to be added to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). He added that IPIECA would not contribute to any future activities of the informal group further than the agreed outcome.

44. The expert from OICA presented his organization’s position on the outcome of fuel quality (GRPE-61-10). She introduced GRPE-61-11 proposing concrete guidelines on market fuel quality. GRPE welcomed the proposal and endorsed the suggestion to prepare it as a new annex to the R.E.3. GRPE noted the guidelines for handling and blending Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) referenced in GRPE-61-11-Rev.1. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRPE-61-11-Rev.1 with an official symbol for a final review by GRPE at its next session in June 2011.

45. The experts from India and the Republic of Korea were in favour of developing recommendations on market fuel quality. After the June’s discussion, GRPE is expected to conclude, in 2011, the first step for market fuel quality specifications. GRPE did not consider it necessary to extend the mandate of the informal group on FQ. It was agreed that further discussions will take place during the GRPE session proper.

46. The GRPE Chair announced his intention to inform WP.29 about the outcome of the discussion and to seek WP.29’s consent on the proposed approach. GRPE also agree to resume reconsideration on this issue at the next session of GRPE in June 2011.