136. The representative of Japan presented an update on the development of the GTR on ACPE, highlighting ongoing research activities and recent meetings, including a hybrid session in February 2026 and a web meeting in May. He explained that the work was focused on aligning the understanding of objectives and scope, while examining key technical aspects such as activation ranges and pedal application, supported by data collection from a wide range of vehicles. Upcoming meetings were planned for July and September 2026, with the aim of reporting progress to GRVA in January 2027 and submitting the finalized GTR for adoption at WP.29 in November 2028.