Proposal to introduce provisions for electric regenerative braking systems.

Proposal to increase the number of manoeuvring lamps on trailers according to the length of the trailer.

Proposal aimed at developing measures/technologies by trailer manufacturers for a reduction of CO2 emissions.

20. GRSP discussed a proposal of amendment to UN Regulation No. 100, tabled by the expert from CLCCR that would introduce provisions for a type of electric axle in a trailer (GRSP-71-06). Following a study reservation from a number of experts, GRSP agreed to resume discussion on GRSP-71-06 at its December 2022 session and requested the secretariat to distribute the proposal with an official symbol at that session.

18. The expert from CLCCR proposed to allow the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2022/5). Following an in-depth discussion, GRE adopted the proposal, as amended by GRE-86-05-Rev.2 and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 17 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 4 to the 07 series and draft Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48. GRE also noted that CLCCR would submit to the next session, further proposals on this topic (GRE-86-05-Rev.3) as a draft new series to UN Regulation No. 48. GRE invited all experts to send to CLCCR their comments, if any, by the end of May 2022.

Proposal to permit the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers and increasing the number currently permitted to be installed on motor vehicles.

18. The expert from CLCCR proposed to allow the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2022/5). Following an in-depth discussion, GRE adopted the proposal, as amended by GRE-86-05-Rev.2 and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 17 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 4 to the 07 series and draft Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48. GRE also noted that CLCCR would submit to the next session, further proposals on this topic (GRE-86-05-Rev.3) as a draft new series to UN Regulation No. 48. GRE invited all experts to send to CLCCR their comments, if any, by the end of May 2022.

Proposal to permit the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers.

18. The expert from CLCCR proposed to allow the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2022/5). Following an in-depth discussion, GRE adopted the proposal, as amended by GRE-86-05-Rev.2 and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 17 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 4 to the 07 series and draft Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48. GRE also noted that CLCCR would submit to the next session, further proposals on this topic (GRE-86-05-Rev.3) as a draft new series to UN Regulation No. 48. GRE invited all experts to send to CLCCR their comments, if any, by the end of May 2022.

Proposal to amend definitions in RE.3 taking into account new technical developments for heavy duty vehicles and battery electric cars.

to amend the Special Resolution No. 1 concerning the common definitions of vehicle categories, masses and dimensions (S.R.1).

58. The expert from CLCCR introduced a parallel proposal (see paragraph 55 above) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/17 to amend S.R.1., in the framework of the 1998 Agreement.

59. GRSG agreed to resume discussion on the amendment to S.R.1 based on a revised proposal superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/18. In the meantime, it was agreed that the revised proposal would need to be sponsored by a contracting party to the 1998 Agreement.

114. The expert from CLCCR introduced document GRSG-122-30, Proposal for amendments to Consolidated Resolution RE.3 and GRSG-122-29. GRSG adopted documents GRSG-122-29, proposal for amendments to Consolidated Resolution S.R.1.

115. GRSG adopted GRSG-122-29 and GRSG-122-30 and requested their submission as official documents to the 123rd session of GRSG in March 2022.

114. The expert from CLCCR introduced document GRSG-122-30, Proposal for amendments to Consolidated Resolution RE.3 and GRSG-122-29. GRSG adopted documents GRSG-122-29, proposal for amendments to Consolidated Resolution S.R.1.

115. GRSG adopted GRSG-122-29 and GRSG-122-30 and requested their submission as official documents to the 123rd session of GRSG in March 2022.

45. The expert from International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR) introduced GRSP-69-30, to propose a future amendment to UN Regulation No. 100 to introduce provisions for a kind of an electric axle in a trailer. As a first step he asked the opinion of interested expert on this subject, to check defined requirements and review possible use cases for the trailer. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its December 2021 session.

20. GRSP discussed a proposal of amendment to UN Regulation No. 100, tabled by the expert from CLCCR that would introduce provisions for a type of electric axle in a trailer (GRSP-71-06). Following a study reservation from a number of experts, GRSP agreed to resume discussion on GRSP-71-06 at its December 2022 session and requested the secretariat to distribute the proposal with an official symbol at that session.

Text as revised during the 10th BMFE informal group session.

115. The expert from CLCCR held a presentation on Advanced axles in trailers, addressing new technologies to reduce CO2 emissions for vehicle combinations, with the aim of launching discussions within GRSG on the subject matter. The presentation contained information on the state of the art of the development of independently driven trailer axels using a dedicated electric power source, highlighting that electric trailer propulsion offers a wide range of applications (recuperation, acceleration, support start/stop manoeuvres) which could contribute to lowering CO2 emissions of vehicles. He explained that the introduction of such technology in the market would require the amendment of the definition of trailers in R.E.3 and in the Special Resolution No. 1 concerning the common definitions of vehicle categories, masses, and dimensions (S.R.1), as well as its alignment in several relevant UN Regulations (Nos. 13 and 100). He asked GRSG experts for feedback concerning the potential amendment of the relevant definitions, inquired concerning interest in possible discussions on the subject matter among interested stakeholders, and proposed that CLCCR put forth a proposal in this respect at the October 2021 session of GRSG.

116. Following comments and feedback from France, Germany, the Netherlands and the European Commission, addressing potential safety implications that the new technology poises in terms of the interaction of the trailed and the towing vehicle, GRSG invited interested stakeholders to work with CLCCR on this topic towards potentially tabling a proposal that would allow the emerging technology to be aligned with UN Regulations at the upcoming sessions of GRSG.

CLCCR comments on draft proposal on device to break the glass of emergency windows by France and Germany

Proposal to permit the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers.

27. GRE took note of GRE-83-29 and GRE-83-42 and requested their submission as official documents to the next session. GRE also took note that an updated proposal for the sun load impact would be submitted to the next session (GRE-83-40).

Proposal to expand the scope of the regulation by deleting paragraph 1.2.2. which allows for the exclusion of “vehicles designed and constructed for special purposes where it is not possible, for practical reasons, to fit lateral protection devices” from the text. The proposal allows Type Approval Authorities to nonetheless exempt “vehicles where any LPD (e.g. fixed, removable, foldable, adjustable, etc.) is incompatible with their on-road use” through the addition of new paragraphs.

27. The expert from CLCCR introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/18 amending the scope of the Regulation to ensure that as many vehicles as possible were fitted with a lateral protection device and preferred to insert derogations for some niche products (GRSG-110-20-Rev.1). The expert from the United Kingdom raised concerns and preferred to keep the amendments as proposed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/2 which allows Contracting Parties to object or accept such lateral protection devices. GRSG noted a number of comments on and general support for ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/18.

28. Finally, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/18 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2017 sessions, as draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 73.

Proposal to amend document GRSG/2016/2 by replacing paragraph 1.2.2. rather than deleting it. Drawing from the recently approved amendment to UN R58 (document GRSG/2015/17), this proposal would amend paragraph 1.2.2. to read, “Vehicles where any LDP (e.g. fixed, removable, foldable, adjustable, etc.) is incompatible with their use on [traffic] roads may be partly or fully exempted from this Regulation, subject to the decision of the Type Approval Authority.”

Updated proposal, revised for clarity, to amend document GRSG/2016/2 by replacing paragraph 1.2.2. rather than deleting it. Drawing from the recently approved amendment to UN R58 (document GRSG/2015/17), this proposal would amend paragraph 1.2.2. to read, “Vehicles where any LDP (e.g. fixed, removable, foldable, adjustable, etc.) is incompatible with their on-road use may be partly or fully exempted from this Regulation, subject to the decision of the Type Approval Authority.”

27. The expert from UK reminded GRSG about the purpose of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/2 (based on GRSG-109-17) amending the scope of the Regulation to ensure that as many vehicles as possible were fitted with a lateral protection device. The expert from CLCCR supported the proposal in principle, but preferred to insert derogations for some niche products (GRSG-110-20-Rev.1). GRSG noted a number of comments.

28. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session and requested the secretariat to keep ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/2 and GRSG-110-20-Rev.1 on the agenda as reference documents. Thus, the expert from UK volunteered to prepare a revised document for a final review at the forthcoming GRSG session, taking into account the comments received.

27. The expert from CLCCR introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/18 amending the scope of the Regulation to ensure that as many vehicles as possible were fitted with a lateral protection device and preferred to insert derogations for some niche products (GRSG-110-20-Rev.1). The expert from the United Kingdom raised concerns and preferred to keep the amendments as proposed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/2 which allows Contracting Parties to object or accept such lateral protection devices. GRSG noted a number of comments on and general support for ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/18.

28. Finally, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2016/18 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2017 sessions, as draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 73.