Artificial Intelligence: Proposal for a draft resolution
Reference Number: WP.29-191-06
GRVA worked on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of automotive products and of vehicle regulations, as requested by AC.2. It organized two dedicated workshops, reviewed relevant definitions reproduced below in Annex 1, reviewed use cases in automotive products, discussed the Impact of AI on the New Assessment Test Methods (NATM) and identified the potential need to add considerations on data management. GRVA drafted a draft resolution with guidance in the context of road vehicles. GRVA is reporting on its activities on AI thought this document and invites WP.29 to confirm if such document should be finalized and submitted to WP.29 for endorsement.
Seeking clarification on UN Regulation No. 131 concerning the reciprocal recognition of UN Regulation No. 152
Reference Number: WP.29-191-23
This paper seeks to clarify the expected approval process to be utilized by Contracting Parties concerning UN Regulation No. 131 which requires Contracting Parties applying UN R131 and UN R152 to recognise approvals to either Regulation as equally valid for vehicles of category M2 and for those of category M3/N2 with a maximum weight below or equal to 8t and equipped with a hydraulic braking system.
Joint statement of the expert groups on regulatory fitness for automated driving systems regarding the establishment of a task force on categories for automated vehicles.
This document proposes an approach for launching work on ADS regulatory texts under the 1958 and 1998 Agreements. The secretariat prepared this document upon request from AC.2, following discussions at the seventeenth session of GRVA, at the informal AC.2 session in October 2023, the 143th session of AC.2 in November 2023 and an informal AC.2 session on 14 November 2023.
Guidance on Event Data Recorder (EDR): Proposal for amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/88
Proposal to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications.
Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance: Proposal for a Framework Document
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/89
Proposal for guidelines concerning harmonised conditions for the assessment of the performance of vehicles, equipment and parts along different stages of their useful life.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/90) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R0 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to enable the phasing out of the installation of older lamps and devices pursuant to the simplification of lighting regulations (UN R148, 149, and 150).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/91) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 49 applying UN R53 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/92) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R74 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/93) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R86 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R48: Proposal for Supplement 19 to the 06 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/94
Proposal from GRE to permit AFS passing-beam headlamps to project driver assistance symbols and patterns subject to relevant provisions of UN R149 and to align the 06 series of amendments to UN R48 with the 01 series of amendments to UN R148 and 149.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/94) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 50 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R48: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 07 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/95
Proposal from GRE to permit AFS passing-beam headlamps to project driver assistance symbols and patterns subject to relevant provisions of UN R149 and to align the 07 series of amendments to UN R48 with the 01 series of amendments to UN R148 and 149.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/95) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 50 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R48: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 08 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/96
Proposal from GRE to permit AFS passing-beam headlamps to project driver assistance symbols and patterns subject to relevant provisions of UN R149 and to align the 08 series of amendments to UN R48 with the 01 series of amendments to UN R148 and 149.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/96) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 50 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R149: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/97
Proposal from GRE to permit AFS passing-beam headlamps to project driver assistance symbols and patterns and to add Driver Assistance Projections to the communication form in Annex 1 to improve transparency over whether a headlamp includes this capability.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/97) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R149 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal from GRSG to introduce a new component-level verification procedure for acceleration sensor accuracy with a two-year transitional period to allow for implementation.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/98/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R43: Proposal for Supplement 11 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/99
Proposal from GRSG to align UN R43 with provisions in GTR 6 concerning the exemption of possible opaque obscuration areas from Zone I of the test area on the windscreen of M2, M3 and N categories of vehicles and to correct a reference in the draft Supplement 11 to the 01 series of amendments to the “Test Area B defined in Annex 18” to Annex 21.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/99) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R43 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/100) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 55 applying UN R122 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications. The proposal is based on the following considerations:
There are multiple ways in which the acceleration data accuracy tolerance can be applied. This can potentially lead to different interpretations when applied by type-approval authorities. For clarity, the accuracy tolerance is specified as “+/- 10 per cent of the full range of the accelerometer used in the ECU containing the EDR function”.
The proposal enables a component test (including a time-shifting algorithm to address differences in sampling rates between an EDR and bench test) to address difficulties in verifying acceleration sensor accuracy under vehicle crash tests.
The proposal adds a footnote to clarify that the manufacturer has discretion (option) over the format for lateral acceleration data in rollover event because such data is not recorded using the lateral airbag deployment sensors.
The proposal adds Annex 6 on the verification procedure with an illustration of the tolerance corridor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/101) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R160: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/102
Proposal to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications. The proposal is based on the following considerations:
There are multiple ways in which the acceleration data accuracy tolerance can be applied. This can potentially lead to different interpretations when applied by type-approval authorities. For clarity, the accuracy tolerance is specified as “+/- 10 per cent of the full range of the accelerometer used in the ECU containing the EDR function”.
The proposal enables a component test (including a time-shifting algorithm to address differences in sampling rates between an EDR and bench test) to address difficulties in verifying acceleration sensor accuracy under vehicle crash tests.
The proposal adds a footnote to clarify that the manufacturer has discretion (option) over the format for lateral acceleration data in rollover event because such data is not recorded using the lateral airbag deployment sensors.
The proposal adds Annex 6 on the verification procedure with an illustration of the tolerance corridor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/102) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/103) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R161 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/104) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R162 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
define minimum safety-belt installation specifications for forward-facing seats which face a Child Restraint System in M2 and M3 vehicles
introduce definitions, requirements and a test procedure for lower tether anchorages
prohibit use of the Unique Identifier in place of the UN R16 approval mark, and
remove two exemptions for two-point belts
clarify the requirements for safety-belt reminder of rear seat row(s)
clarify:
how to assess safety-belt reminder connection, in the case of removable seats and
safety-belt reminder systems test procedure (first and second level warning), visual warning and requirements for safety-belt reminder of rear seat row(s).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/105) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R16 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to ensure that only safe head restraints are fitted to seats of any seating position in all vehicle categories within the scope of UN R17 and to extend the test performance of paragraph 5.7.4 (height retention of head restraints) to non-adjustable head restraint with only one position of use.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/106) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R17 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/107) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R94 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to introduce requirements concerning post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/108) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R95 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/110) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R134 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to introduce requirements concerning post-crash safety of hydrogen fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/112), as amended by WP.29/2023/112/Corr.1, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R145 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/112/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R145 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R14: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 09 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/113
Proposal for the introduction of three-point safety-belts for buses and coaches (all M2 and M3 vehicle categories) on adult seats facing a built-in Child Restraint System (CRS).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/113) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R14 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/113/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R14 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R16: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 08 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/114
Proposal to define minimum safety-belt installation specifications for forward-facing seats which face a Child Restraint System in M2 and M3 vehicles and to prevent the approval mark from being replaced by a Unique Identifier.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/114) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R16 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R17: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 10 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/115
Proposal to enable approval of all vehicles and seating positions with regard to the strength of seats and their anchorages and with regard to their head restraints (in addition to M1 and N1) under UN R17. (Note: WP.29 deferred a decision on adoption of this proposal during the November 2023 session.)
This proposal (WP.29/2023/116) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R95 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/116/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R95 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/117) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R95 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/118) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R100 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/119) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R100 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/119/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R100 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/120
Proposal to to clarify the single belt route principle mentioned in paragraph 3.2.2. and to restrict use of the colour green exclusively to the marking belt route indicators.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/120) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/120/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/121) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R135 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/121/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R135 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R135: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/122
Proposal to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/122) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R135 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R135: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/123
Proposal to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/123) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R135 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/123/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R135 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to amend the provisions for the number of ISOFIX positions if a built-in CRS is installed in that position to reflect the size ranges used in UN R129.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/124), as amended by WP.29/2023/124/Corr.1, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R145 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/124/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R145 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).
This proposal (WP.29/2023/125) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R153 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R24: Proposal for Supplement 11 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/126
Proposal to clarify the wording regarding the use of the reference fuel required for emission testing, to permit testing with the same reference fuel used for emission testing, and to align with recently adopted amendments to Regulation No. 85.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/126) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 50 applying UN R24 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/127) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R154 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/128) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R154 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R90: Proposal for a Supplement 12 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/129
Proposal to clarify the packaging and labelling requirements for some types of brake lining assemblies, which could be fitted for various different applications and to allow the option of using a QR code (or another type of digital data carrier) to replace some information printed on or included in the packaging.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/129) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R90 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R90: Proposal for a Supplement 11 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/130
Proposal to clarify the packaging and labelling requirements for some types of brake lining assemblies, which could be fitted on various different applications and to allow the option of using a QR code (or another type of digital data carrier) to replace some information printed on or included in the packaging.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/130) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R90 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to align the text with the guidelines on UN regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.3). Under the guidelines, a UN Regulation (in this case, UN R157) making reference to the provisions of another UN Regulation (in this case, UN R10) shall not require actual approval to that UN regulation but simply refer to the provisions of that UN Regulation.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/131) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R157 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R157: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/132
Proposal to align the text with the guidelines on UN regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.3). Under the guidelines, a UN Regulation (in this case, UN R157) making reference to the provisions of another UN Regulation (in this case, UN R10) shall not require actual approval to that UN regulation but simply refer to the provisions of that UN Regulation.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/132) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R157 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/133) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R100 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/134/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/134/Rev.1), Abstention by Switzerland, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the applying UN R169 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
Child Restraint Systems for Safer Transport of Children in Buses: Proposal for a new UN Regulation
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/135
Proposal for a new UN Regulation on the type approval of built-in Child Restraint Systems installed in vehicles of categories M2 and M3 class B and class III with regards to the securing of children from 40 – 150 cm in forward facing and rearward facing vehicle seats.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/135) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.