Task Force 4 – REESS in-use testing:
Mr. Guse, as the TF4 leader, reported on the progress of the task force. China commented on their appreciation of the task force effort and informed that it is considering harmonization with ISO standards for in-use requirements such as vibration test frequency input, but would appreciate more evidence. The representative of USA asked TF4 and China to share their research data and the rationale for in-use requirements including vibration test. OICA had expressed the need to separate safety requirements from durability/reliability issues. The EVS Informal working group asked TF4 to continue the discussion and exchange of data/information regarding the test protocols for inclusion in this regulation and to report back their findings to the informal working group.

The TF4 leader also made three amendment proposals to the text of the current EVS GTR draft for post-crash safety (EVS-06-04e), the definition of working voltage (EVS-06-05e), and introduction of the 48 V system with exploratory presentation of the system (EVS-06-06e). The informal group agreed to discuss further on the inclusion of the 48 V vehicles in the scope of the GTR. The secretary will modify the GTR draft accordingly based on these proposals and keep in square brackets for the further discussion at the next EVS meeting.

Mr. Guse also indicated that the TF would need at least until mid-2015 to complete its tasks (e.g. vibration, thermal cycle. REESS test protocol complying both with the type approval and self-certification).