Interim draft text for a light vehicle AEBS regulation prepared on behalf of the informal group on AEBS. It provides the state of play of the discussions held the informal group up to date. It aims at providing the experts of Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) the opportunity to react, comment and contribute to work performed by the informal group until now.

Proposal to permit the limited use (in non-total control use-cases) of external signals to improve the overall reliability and safety of ACSF functions.

Proposal of possible topics related to automated vehicles for consideration.

Proposed objectives and guidelines for an informal working group on the physical certification of automated vehicles (i.e., proving ground tests) and audit of manufacturers (certification of the management of safety-critical aspects such as cybersecurity, data protection, and software updates).

Updated goals and objectives of the Automatically Commanded Steering Functions expert group based upon the work to date, including the possibility to establish requirements for automated lane-keeping functions as a new UN Regulation. The previous terms of reference focused only on amendments to UN R79.

Updated proposal for the goals and objectives of the AEBS informal working group, in particular to establish a new UN Regulation in lieu of the initial expectation for amendments to UN R131 on heavy vehicle AEBS.

Status report of the AEBS informal working group including presentation on the draft light vehicle AEBS regulation (document GRVA-01-02).

Proposal for the goals, objectives, and principles for the development of a “real-world test drive” protocol as part of the assessment of automated vehicles.

Proposal to correct editorial errors and to insert the word “tolerance” in para. 2.3.3.4.1. The editorial errors originated with documents WP29/2016/58 (relating to GRRF-80-37), GRRF/2015/22 and GRRF-81-04-Rev.1.

Consolidated and updated provisional agenda for the first session of GRVA (with informal documents submitted through 19/09/2018).

Proposal to align the provisions of UN R90 related to approval numbers and markings with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the 1958 Agreement.

China proposal that GRVA develop its own terms of reference to frame its work, pursue its activities with a preference for GTRs under the 1998 Agreement (while not precluding simultaneous work under the 1958 Agreement), work collegially across all Contracting Parties regardless of adherence to particular Agreements, and to offer its services as vice-chair of GRVA.

This document presents the output of an informal group of experts reviewing the content of Annex 6 on complex electronic systems. Its purpose is to update Annex 6 to ensure its suitability when used in the assessment of steering systems featuring advances in automation.

Changes to the proposal for amendments to the requirements for Automatically Commanded Steering Functions (ACSF) of Category C, introducing specific provisions for the use of a lane change function with a two-step Human Machine Interface (HMI).

Request for input regarding relaunch of the Modular Vehicle Combinations informal group whose work was interrupted due to prioritization of work on Automatically Commanded Steering Systems (ACSF).

At its 86th meeting, GRRF recommended to cluster subjects together and form a number of task forces to deal with different issues related to the ACSF work. One task force was devoted to Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI).

Proposal to clarify that M₁ and N₁ not approved as category G may be equipped with Remote Controlled Maneuvering systems provided they meet the requirements to be classified as such.

Discussion presentation for adapting UN R13 to electric vehicle systems with regard to the required state of charge of the vehicle battery under downhill and endurance braking test procedures.

Document prepared by the GRVA chair based upon input from various Contracting Parties on possible areas for consideration.

Proposal for an editorial correction to paragraph 2.4.15.

GRVA-1 agreed to reconsider based upon a formal document at GRVA-2 taking into account particularly concerns over the impact of the filtering change on tolerances and interpretation of results.

Document prepared by the GRVA secretariat summarizing the outcome of discussions on topics within the scope of GRVA for consideration by GRVA.

Proposal to align the provisions of UN R90 related to approval numbers and markings with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to introduce activation of stop lamps under more conditions than application of the service brake only (e.g. also by regenerative braking).

Presentation submitted but not delivered during the session raising concerns over the performance of heavy truck AEB systems in recognizing obstacles, especially road work signage.

Video posted on YouTube by the Netherlands traffic authority and related to the presentation on AEBS performance (document GRVA-01-43).

Video by the Netherlands traffic authority uploaded to YouTube regarding tests conducted on the performance of heavy truck AEB systems. The video is related to the presentation on the performance of AEBS (document GRVA-01-43).

Proposal for amendments to the requirements for Automatically Commanded Steering Functions (ACSF) of Category C, introducing specific provisions for the use of a lane change function with a two-step Human Machine Interface (HMI).

Proposal to introduce provisions in UN Regulation No. 79 (Steering equipment) for the approval of Remote Control Manoeuvring (RCM) systems.

Proposal to

1. delete the requirement limiting the speed reduction during the collision-imminent warning phase
2. define a time range for the warning function to ensure adequate warning at lower speeds
3. introduce specific requirements for the achievable speed reduction for the cases of dry roads and wet roads
4. introduce speed reduction requirements at 70 km/h and 40 km/h for dry and wet roads, respectively
5. restructure provisions under “Specifications” and “Test Procedure” to enable testing at different speeds
6. prevent unintended AEBS deactivation
7. delete certain exemptions (to be addressed at national levels)

Proposal to update certain Standard Reference Test Tyre (SRTT) denominations, to remove the distinction between the two Class C3 tyres, to clarify the text and remove the reference to tyres “not marked with speed symbol”. This document will be handled by GRB during its 68th session and is referenced under GRVA due to the “conversion” of GRRF.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “Extended Mobility Tyre” based on a new “minimum requirement” performance test procedure with the relevant pictogram to be used to properly distinguish such tyres. This document will be handled by GRB during its 68th session and is referenced under GRVA due to the “conversion” of GRRF.

Proposal to amend UN R64 in line with the introduction of the “extended mobility tyre” into UN R30 (see document GRVA/2018/6). This document will be handled by GRB during its 68th session and is referenced under GRVA due to the “conversion” of GRRF.

Proposal to

1. modify the scope with regard to Category S and R agricultural vehicles,
2. modify the paragraph numbering (and related footnotes) to improve text clarity,
3. to correct an error in Annex 5 Table 7 where “35×16” should read “36×16”,
4. amend Annex 7 Part E to address variations of load-carrying capacity for tyres for construction applications (industrial tractors or skid-steers / mini-loaders) with speed category symbol “D”.

Proposal to align GTR No. 3 with technical progress, addressing among others: electromagnetic compatibility/immunity of ABS-systems, ABS performance requirements for category 3-5 vehicles (three-wheelers), uniform requirements for equipment such Emergency Stop Signal and the means to disable the ABS, if equipped. This amendment aims to harmonize GTR with recent amendments made to UN Regulation No. 78 while addressing its use under self-certification compliance systems.

Proposal to correct Revision 2 of UN R55 to align with the text of Supplement 04 to 01 series of amendments. This proposal removes a subparagraph under paragraph 13.1 that should not have been included in the Revision.

Annex 1 of UN R55 concerns the type approval communication form. Item 9.3. requires information “For Class A mechanical coupling devices or components, including towing brackets”. Poland proposes to add “if applicable” to the description in order to avoid interpretations that brackets must be part of the approval (i.e., the approval may concern the coupling ball without additional attachments).

Proposal to align the text in Annex 7 with UN R78 and to insert the reference to the L₆ and L₇ vehicle categories to respond to requests from the industry for type approval for the replacement brake lining assembly for these vehicles.

China input regarding the discussions on restructuring WP.29 to address the regulation of automated vehicles and the priorities for work under the 1998 Agreement.

Discussion document prepared by the WP.29 secretariat.