9. AC.2 considered the revised calendar of sessions for 2020, and the calendar of sessions for 2021. Due to the COVID-19 circumstances, the sixty-seventh session of GRSP, scheduled for July 20-24, 2020, would be held in a virtual format. The chair of GRSG requested the secretariat to inform GRSG delegates as soon as possible about the format under which the 118th session of GRSG, scheduled for July 15-17, 2020, would be held (hybrid or fully virtual). Representatives of Contracting parties requested the rescheduling of meetings in the draft calendar for 2021 that coincide with national holidays in their countries.

19. The secretariat presented the revised 2020 calendar for WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies (WP.29-179-02/Rev.2) and the calendar of work for WP.29 for 2021 (WP.29-181-02). Contracting Parties requested the rescheduling of meetings envisaged for February, September and November of 2021, which coincide with their national holidays.

18. The Secretary of WP.29 introduced of the list of Working Parties, Informal Working Groups (IWG) and Chairs (WP.29-181-01). He requested Contracting Parties to review the document and to inform the secretariat about any changes that would be required.

19. The secretariat presented the revised 2020 calendar for WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies (WP.29-179-02/Rev.2) and the calendar of work for WP.29 for 2021 (WP.29-181-02). Contracting Parties requested the rescheduling of meetings envisaged for February, September and November of 2021, which coincide with their national holidays.

Proposal to update Annex 4, Part A, Section I (List of requirements for U-IWVTA) to align with recent changes to UN R110, 134, 135, 137, and 138.

13. AC.2 recommended WP.29 to endorse the proposed amendment to Annex 4 of UN Regulation No. 0, scheduled for adoption by AC.1 its seventy-sixth session, in November 2020.

32. The Chair of the IWG on IWVTA presented the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 on IWVTA (WP.29-181-03). WP.29 requested the secretariat to distribute the document with an official symbol for consideration and vote at its November 2020 session.

4. WP.29 adopted the annotated provisional streamlined agenda for its 181st session.

12. AC.2 reviewed the progress made on the activities listed in the Framework document on autonomous/automated vehicles and discussed aspects of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence technologies impact on the work of WP.29. AC.2 agreed to continue discussions on these matters at its November 2020 session.

22. The secretariat presented, for information, WP.29-181-05, reflecting the advancement evaluation of the activities listed in the Framework Document on Automated/autonomous Vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.2).

ANEC calls for support for proposal to improve UN Regulation No. 44 on Child Restraint Systems to ensure the highest protection practicable for children travelling by car.

42. WP.29 agreed to postpone deliberations under this agenda item to its 182nd session.

The Russian Approval Authority had concluded that the product brand “Braxx”, type “Smart Kid Belt” approved according to UN Regulation No. 44, approval No. E20 44R-04 4013 granted by Poland on 11 July 2017, cannot be considered as a child restraint system.

23. The representative of FIA presented WP.29-181-10 introducing their report on the Protection Profile and Common Criteria methodology that could potentially address FIA’s concern regarding the performance and the maintenance of vehicles regarding cyber security over their lifetime.

24. The representative of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recalled that such an approach was already discussed by the Informal Working Group on Cyber Security and Over-The-Air issues. He advised that the report would also be reviewed by the IWG on Periodic Technical Inspection.

25. WP.29 agreed that this report would be referred to the Working Party on Automated/autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) as well as other relevant groups.

30. The expert from FIA presented GRVA-07-41, referring to WP.29-181-10 and proposing to insert in UN Regulation No. 155 the Protection Profiles that they developed in cooperation with TüVIT. The expert from OICA responded to the proposal (GRVA-07-36). The expert from FIA agreed to respond to the challenges raised by the expert from OICA. The expert from the Russian Federation asked for more details about the Protection Profiles in practice. The expert from CEN recalled his submission of WP.29-179-27 provided for information to WP.29. The expert from China inquired about the nature of the Protection Profile, if it was a guidance or regulatory requirements. The expert from FIA responded that Protection Profiles are a methodology. GRVA invited the stakeholders to continue discussion at the IWG level. The expert from the Netherlands agreed to support this discussion.

5. The list of informal documents is reproduced in Annex I to the session report.

21. The 2020 revised calendar of meetings, the list of Working Parties, Informal Working Groups (IWGs) and Chairs, and the 2021 calendar of meetings are reproduced in annexes II, III and IV to the session report.

5. The Secretary presented GRVA-07-13, with the highlights of the March and June 2020 sessions of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29). He referred to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1151, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1153 for more details. He highlighted, among others, the combined session of the Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety (WP.1) with WP.29, which was organized in March 2020.

6. He proposed to review ECE/TRANS/WP.1/2020/3, proposing collaboration mechanisms for common approaches between WP.1 and WP.29 on automated vehicles. The expert from Canada stressed the importance of good exchange between the two Working Parties. GRVA agreed to support the principles contained in the document and to recommend them for endorsement by WP.29 at its November 2020 session.

11. AC.2 discussed the draft revised Programme of Work (PoW) for 2020 that reflects both the relevant elements from the ITC Strategy as well the priorities of the work for the GRs.

20. The Secretary of WP.29 presented the revised PoW with a strategic introduction on the main priorities of the WP.29 work, which are related to the implementation of the ITC strategy 2030 and among others, to vehicle automation and environmental protection (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1/Rev.1). He announced that an in-depth discussion on PoW priorities would take place during the 182nd session of the World Forum in November 2020, and that its outcome would be the basis for the 2021 PoW.

Proposal to transpose the provisions on minimum number of anchorage points and location of lower anchorages from Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3).

Proposal to align the 08 series with previous series of amendments with regard to approval authority notification of modifications that affect technical performance and/or documentation.

Proposal to exempt “sensors, cameras, radar devices, etc.” components of approved driver assist systems from the Annex 3 prohibition against damage provided the basic braking and steering performance remains intact.

Proposal to prohibit new type approvals under UN R44 from [1 September 2020] via the introduction of new transitional provisions. The purpose is to ensure that further child restraint system approvals are made under the UN R129. The proposal also further clarifies the text to explicitly prohibit non-integral belt guides and other seating devices offered separately from the child restraint system.

Proposal to update a reference with the new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 71-3:2019 on 10 April 2019 and to delete a cut-and-paste error in Annex 6, Appendix 2 taken from UN R44 referring to ECRS as in the “restricted” category which does not exist in UN R129.

Proposal to update a reference with the new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 71-3:2019 on 10 April 2019, to delete a cut-and-paste error in Annex 6, Appendix 2 taken from UN R44 referring to ECRS as in the “restricted” category which does not exist in UN R129, and to reconcile and consolidate various references to tolerances for the internal geometry assessment.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for the type approval category of booster seats over 135 cm, to update a reference with the new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 71-3:2019 on 10 April 2019, to delete a cut-and-paste error in Annex 6, Appendix 2 taken from UN R44 referring to ECRS as in the “restricted” category which does not exist in UN R129, and to reconcile and consolidate various references to tolerances for the internal geometry assessment.

Proposal from a drafting task force to:

• Align UN Regulations with the provisions of the revised General Safety Regulation of the European Union, thus, expand the scope of the UN Regulation No. 137,
• Provide appropriate transitional provisions, and
• Make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Consolidated update of UN R22 from the informal working group on protective helmets, including:

• Reference headforms (shape, dimensions)
• Oblique impact test method of measuring rotational acceleration
• Product of the spectral distribution of radiation of the signal light and standard illuminant D65
• High speed particle test for visors, and
• Test for photochromic, liquid crystal visors.

Proposal to remove restrictions on the scope of the Regulation to M1 and N1 vehicles, to provide appropriate transitional provisions and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Proposal to introduce provisions to avoid the burden of a new road load determination (e.g., NEDC) in cases where the road load has already been performed under GTR 15 (WLTP), to amend provisions on On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), road load coefficient determination, mono fuel gas vehicles pursuant to WLTP, and to introduce definitions for the terms “permanent” and “Limp-home routines”, and to clarify “permanent emission default modes”.

Proposal to introduce provisions to avoid the burden of a new road load determination (e.g., NEDC) in cases where the road load has already been performed under GTR 15 (WLTP), to amend provisions on On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), road load coefficient determination, mono fuel gas vehicles pursuant to WLTP, and to introduce definitions for the terms “permanent” and “Limp-home routines”, and to clarify “permanent emission default modes”.

Proposal to adapt the provisions in UN R101 to allow the usage of road load powers which have been derived from those determined in accordance with UN GTR No. 15 (WLTP).

Proposal to harmonise the requirements of UN R78 with the latest amendments to UN GTR No. 3 adopted by GRVA at its fourth session. Paragraph 5.1.18 aims to clarify with an explicit article that the rider is duly informed when activating a riding mode that disables the ABS on the rear axle.

Proposal to resolve measurement concerns in the test requirements for ACSF of Category B1 and C by introducing provisions for tolerances, including:

1. inclusion of the position at which the lateral acceleration was measured and the position of the centre of gravity of the vehicle for better traceablility,
2. sampling rate of at least 100 Hz for dynamic testing,
3. specification of filters and cut-off frequency for determination of lateral acceleration,
4. option to measure “overriding force” torque via an internal sensor or an external device (e.g., steering robot).

Proposal to stipulate that “Automatic deactivation by the system of the direction indicator is required only if the lane change manoeuvre is initiated automatically, and if the direction indicator control is not fully engaged (latched position) during the lane change manoeuvre.” The proposal also would modify the high-speed test to end once the system has given an optical “hands-off” warning since the entire warning cascade is checked during the low-speed test. For M₂ and M₃ vehicles, the amendment allows a corrective steering function to use haptic signals as an alternative to acoustic signals for these categories of vehicles that are equipped with Lane Departure Warning System compliant with UN R130. This change would specify that the haptic warning may not be given solely via the steering wheel (e.g., provided in the driver’s seat).

Proposal to allow for the use of the maximum operable steering wheel angle of a steering system’s design in cases where the normalized angle as calculated under the regulation cannot meet the fixed values of the regulation (i.e., between 270 and 300 degrees). The intention is to enable approval of eventual systems (e.g., steer-by-wire) that may use low steering gear ratios.

Proposal to improve the robustness of the test procedure, including number of test runs and assessment of failures.

Proposal to introduce provisions for stationary noise measurements on a single-sided dual exhaust system, minimize proliferation of approval numbers from models with differences in vehicle exhaust and silencing systems, and correct an omission regarding the compensating resevoir fill time thereby aligning UN R41 with the other noise UN Regulations Nos. 9, 51 and 63.

Proposal to clarify that it is not necessary to require an ISO 10844 asphalt track surface in cases where the vehicle is at a standstill provided that the surface is dense and without substantial absorption characteristics.

Proposal to align definitions across tyre regulations and align the regulations with technological progress, correct an editorial error, and clarify that the ply rating is not applicable to T-type temporary use tyres.

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres to be tested and marked with the three-peak-mountain snow-flake (3PMSF) symbol with the related amendment proposals to UN R117.

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres marked using the three-peak-mountain snow-flake (3PMSF) symbol with amendments to UN R117 and to restore the remainder of a sentence that was unintentionally deleted in paragraph 3.2.1. during a previous amendment procedure.

Proposal to adapt the rolling-sound measurement procedures to accommodate special C2 tyres presenting a section width wider than 200 mm, aspect ratio lower than 55, rim diameter code lower than 15 and without any dual fitting indication (i.e. the front size 175/75R15 LT and the rear size 235/50R14 LT or the front size 175/75R15 LT and the rear size 265/50R14 LT).

Proposal for a new UN Regulation for the type approval of M1 vehicles with a total permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and of N1 with regard to fuel integrity and safety of high voltage systems in case of a rear-end collision. This proposal aligns rear impact (UN R34) and electric vehicle safety (UN R100) requirements with the new EU General Safety Regulation and with GTR 20 on electric vehicle safety.

35. GRSP considered a proposal (GRSP-67-19-Rev.1) tabled by the experts from Japan to amend the definition of REESS (see paragraphs 16, 18 19 and 25). GRSP adopted the proposal, as reproduced by Annex X to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 1 to the original version of the new UN Regulation (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/76) on the approval of vehicles with regard to fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision, for consideration and vote at the November 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1. However, the Chair of GRSP was requested to seek guidance from WP.29 to recommend the above Supplement as binding from the date of its adoption by AC.1, in advance of its entry into force, in order to have a consistent application of the UN Regulation by all contracting parties to the Agreement.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of light duty passenger and commercial vehicles with regards to criteria emissions, emissions of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption and/or the measurement of electric energy consumption and electric range.

Proposal for a new 01 series of amendments to a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of light duty passenger and commercial vehicles with regards to criteria emissions, emissions of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption and/or the measurement of electric energy consumption and electric range.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regards to cyber security and cyber security management system.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regards to software update and software updates management system.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to Automated Lane Keeping Systems designed to operate on highways at speeds up to 60 km/h.

Proposal to introduce the use of software identification numbers (RXSWIN) in UN Regulations.

40. The World Forum adopted the amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3).

Proposal to amend requirements for front underrun protection devices to address aerodynamic body configurations.

33. The expert from the European Commission introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 on Front underrun protection (FUP).

34. The representative of OICA presented GRSG-118-28, containing OICA’s position on proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 as envisaged through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, and reaffirming OICA’s support for document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83.

35 GRSG agreed to resume consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10 at its next session in October 2020, possibly as a revised proposal based on bilateral discussions.

36. GRSG reviewed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83 on amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 and agreed to re-submit it for consideration and vote to the WP.29/AC.1 session in November 2020.

48. The Chair of GRSG recalled the outcome of the discussion under agenda item 9 of the July 2020 session of GRSG (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/97, paras. 33-36), concerning the development of amendments to UN Regulation No. 93, reminding that, as a first step, a proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83) would be considered by WP.29 at its November 2020 session, while the second step would require additional consideration.

Proposal to specify a head restraint height between 720 mm and 830 mm including a new method for measuring the effective height of head restraints, use of the Biofidelic Rear Impact Device (BioRID II) test dummy, and to improve the overall text. This proposal also eliminates the backset measurement test procedure using the HRMD method.

57. AC.3 agreed to postpone deliberations under this agenda item to its fifty-ninth session.

138. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 1 to UN GTR No. 7 – Head restraints (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/85, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/86, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/25/Rev.1) were adopted on 11 November 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and South Africa.

139. Canada, Malaysia, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

57. AC.3 agreed to postpone deliberations under this agenda item to its fifty-ninth session.

138. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 1 to UN GTR No. 7 – Head restraints (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/85, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/86, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/25/Rev.1) were adopted on 11 November 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and South Africa.

139. Canada, Malaysia, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

Proposal for Amendment 3 to the United Nations Global Technical Regulation No. 19 to introduce the evaporative emission test procedure for the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP EVAP).

58. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 3 to UN GTR No. 19 – EVAP WLTP (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/87, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/88, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/44) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey. Canada, China,Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

58. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 3 to UN GTR No. 19 – EVAP WLTP (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/87, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/88, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/44) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey. Canada, China,Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

Request to maintain in the Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 1 – Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standard and Highway Diesel Fuel Sulfur Control; Requirements; Final Rule.

144. Listing Number 1 was submitted for consideration and vote, and re-affirmed in the Compendium on 11 November 2020 by Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America. The European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Tunisia abstained from voting. The request (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/89) submitted would be appended to the listed technical regulation.

Request to maintain in the Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 2 – Tier 2 Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Control Requirements; Final Rule.

145. The item was submitted for consideration and vote, and re-affirmed in the Compendium on 11 November 2020 by Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America. The European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Tunisia abstained from voting. The request (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/90) submitted would be appended to the listed technical regulation.

Request to maintain in the Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 3 – Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from Non-road Diesel Engines and Fuel; Final Rule.

146. The item was submitted for consideration and vote, and re-affirmed in the Compendium on 11 November 2020 by Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America. The European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Tunisia abstained from voting. The request (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/91) submitted would be appended to the listed technical regulation.

Proposal to correct errors and clarify provisions in the draft UN Regulation on WLTP.

9. The Chair briefly introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/92 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/93 that were submitted to the June 2020 session of WP.29 from EU and Japan as amendments to the new UN Regulation No. [154] on WLTP already adopted by GRPE during the January 2020 session. Both documents proposed changes to improve the text emerging from the development of Amendment 6 to UN GTR No. 15. GRPE noted the amendments and thanked the Informal Working Group (IWG) on WLTP and the Contracting Parties (CPs) involved in the preparation of these documents.

10. The representative from OICA introduced GRPE-81-30 and GRPE-81-35, amended by GRPE-81-29-Rev.1 during the session. These documents contained clarifications to UN Regulation No. [154] on WLTP. As requested during the last session of GRPE (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/80, para. 15), these documents were aimed at providing guidance to future users of UN Regulation No. [154] on WLTP. The secretariat then introduced GRPE-81-36 presenting various options to provide visibility to such clarification / guidance documents. GRPE agreed to create a new section on the GRPE website, similar to those appearing in the GRE and GRBP sections, under " Documents for reference only", where GRPE-81-29-Rev.1 would be uploaded.

Proposal to correct errors and clarify provisions of the draft 01 series of amendments to the draft UN Regulation on WLTP.

9. The Chair briefly introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/92 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/93 that were submitted to the June 2020 session of WP.29 from EU and Japan as amendments to the new UN Regulation No. [154] on WLTP already adopted by GRPE during the January 2020 session. Both documents proposed changes to improve the text emerging from the development of Amendment 6 to UN GTR No. 15. GRPE noted the amendments and thanked the Informal Working Group (IWG) on WLTP and the Contracting Parties (CPs) involved in the preparation of these documents.

10. The representative from OICA introduced GRPE-81-30 and GRPE-81-35, amended by GRPE-81-29-Rev.1 during the session. These documents contained clarifications to UN Regulation No. [154] on WLTP. As requested during the last session of GRPE (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/80, para. 15), these documents were aimed at providing guidance to future users of UN Regulation No. [154] on WLTP. The secretariat then introduced GRPE-81-36 presenting various options to provide visibility to such clarification / guidance documents. GRPE agreed to create a new section on the GRPE website, similar to those appearing in the GRE and GRBP sections, under " Documents for reference only", where GRPE-81-29-Rev.1 would be uploaded.

Proposal for provisions regarding the extension, expiration, or withdrawal of a cybersecurity approval.

28. The expert from the Netherlands, Chair of the IWG on Database for Exchange of Type Approval documentation (DETA), introduced GRVA-07-25 (aimed at clarifying DETA related provisions in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/94). GRVA endorsed it, in principle, as a draft guidance for the Authorities on the way to use DETA, hosted by Germany, in line with the relevant provisions in UN Regulation No. [155]. GRVA noted that the document would be finalized prior to WP.29 in November 2020, so that it can be adopted together with the document above.

29. GRVA requested the secretariat to provide a specific place on its website for all cyber security and software updates related documents.

Request for authorization to add a new mandate under the informal working group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment (EVE) to develop a new UN GTR on the topic of in-vehicle battery performance and durability.

66. The representative of the United states of America introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/96 requesting an authorization to develop a new UN GTR on this subject highlighting the importance of the matter to shift towards electric powered vehicles. AC.3 endorsed the request and requested the secretariat to distribute with an AC.3 symbol.

Proposal agreed by interested Contracting Parties to resolve concerns regarding “peer review” of cybersecurity type approvals.

27. The expert from the Russian Federation presented GRVA-07-08, proposing a clarification of para. 5.3.5. of UN Regulation No. [155]. The expert from Japan explained that the proposed clarification should be carefully reviewed as it could lead to restrictions to the rights of Contracting Parties according to the 1958 Agreement. The author agreed and mentioned that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/97 already provided some clarifications.

Proposal to improve the robustness of the test procedure, including number of test runs and analysis of failures.

Request to develop an amendment to the GTR 8 testing provisions to accommodate the latest innovations for steering systems which have significantly low steering gear ratio (i.e. quick steering characteristics).

64. The representative of the Republic of Korea introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/99 requesting an authorization to work to adapt the UN Global Technical Regulation (UN GTR) No. 8 to the technical progress with the aim to amend the testing provisions to accommodate the latest innovations for steering systems. AC.3 endorsed the request and requested the secretariat to distribute with an AC.3 symbol

59. The expert from the Republic of Korea introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/34 proposed in accordance with ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/99 that provides the authorization to develop an amendment to UN Global Technical Regulation (UN GTR) No. 8. The experts from the USA inquired how the amendment to UN GTR No.8 would solve the issue raised. The expert from the Republic of Korea recalled the context of the proposal, addressing new steering systems with low gear rations. The expert from OICA recalled that this technical discussion took already place under the 1958 Agreement. The expert from Canada offered comments (GRVA-07-64) and questioned the need for a tolerance. He stated the need to verify the impact on safety of such proposal. The experts from the USA and the Netherlands advised to start future activities of this nature under the 1998 Agreement, first.

60. GRVA agreed to resume discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/34 (or on a revised proposal) and on the report corresponding to this amendment at its next session.

Addendum to update the agenda with notations for additional formal documents submitted for the session.