142. The representative of Japan, Chair of the IWG on Automotive-Life Cycle Assessment (A-LCA), updated AC.3 on the inception of the IWG on A-LCA and its latest progress. He highlighted the great progress achieved so far, acknowledging some elements for which consensus still had to be achieved (for example energy modelling).

143. He re-affirmed the goal to have a draft new Mutual Resolution to be considered by GRPE at its next session in October 2026, for potential consideration by AC.3 in the near future. He mentioned that next phase activities for future improvement of the forthcoming Mutual Resolution were being identified.