Reproduction of document GRSG-123-31 proposing to amend document GRSG/2022/10.

Proposal to specify that Supplement 7 does not apply to type approvals issued prior to its entry-into-force.

Proposal to ensure that N₃ category four-axle chassis, regardless of bodywork in second stage production (e.g., concrete mixer), will be included within the scope of the vehicle stability provisions.

The proposed test makes a few minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

23. The experts from France and OICA presented GRSP-71-20-Rev.1, a proposal of amendment (GRSP-71-16-Rev.1) to clarify the definitions of the cowl monitoring and windscreen areas, as well as of the jerk area. However, the experts from Germany and the Netherlands suggested establishing an ad hoc group to solve other issues with the proposal. GRSP agreed to establish an ad hoc group to develop an amendment based on GRSP-71-16-Rev.1 that would be submitted as official document to the December 2022 session of GRSP. GRSP also noted that the experts from France (Ms. A. Garo: contact) and OICA (Ms. I. Dausse: contact) would be nominated as focal points of the ad hoc group.

23. The experts from France and OICA presented GRSP-71-20-Rev.1, a proposal of amendment (GRSP-71-16-Rev.1) to clarify the definitions of the cowl monitoring and windscreen areas, as well as of the jerk area. However, the experts from Germany and the Netherlands suggested establishing an ad hoc group to solve other issues with the proposal. GRSP agreed to establish an ad hoc group to develop an amendment based on GRSP-71-16-Rev.1 that would be submitted as official document to the December 2022 session of GRSP. GRSP also noted that the experts from France (Ms. A. Garo: contact) and OICA (Ms. I. Dausse: contact) would be nominated as focal points of the ad hoc group.

Text to clarify the procedure and the characteristics of the measuring device used for the compliance test for the vehicle exhaust system.

45. The expert from France introduced GRSP-71-12, to clarify the procedure and the characteristics of the measuring device used in the compliance test for the vehicle exhaust system. GRSP endorsed in principle GRSP-71-12 and requested the secretariat to distribute it with an official symbol at its December 2022 session.

46. The expert from the Netherlands gave a presentation (GRSP-71-18) to introduce a future proposal of amendments to UN Regulation No. 134, considering the background of UN Regulations Nos. 12, 94 and 95 to have a consistent approach in all crash test configurations. He added that all UN Regulations on vehicle impact concern vehicle categories M1 and N1 against a passenger car (M1) and are not intended to cover the impact of a truck or bus against another vehicle. Impact tests were not required for N2, N3, M2 and M3 category of vehicles. The expert from OICA further proposed to establish a task force to align UN Regulation No. 134 with UN GTR No. 13, Phase 2. GRSP agreed to establish the task force with the Netherlands as coordinator and OICA (Ms. A. Schuessling, contact) as secretariat, which would start transposing UN GTR No. 13, Phase 2 into UN Regulation No. 134. Participants would include the experts from France, Japan, EC, CLEPA and other stakeholders for the time being. The task force would be expected to encompass GRSP-71-12 into the solutions provided for the issues highlighted in GRSP-71-18 and submit at least an informal document to the December 2022 session of GRSP.

Text to clarify how the assessment of the connection of the Safety-belt reminder system in case of removable seats has to be done.

16. The expert from France introduced GRSP-71-13 on clarification of how to assess the connection of the safety-belt reminder system in the case of removable seats. A study reservation came from several experts, so GRSP agreed to resume discussion on GRSP-71-13 at its December 2022 session and requested the secretariat to distribute the proposal with an official symbol at that session.

19. GRSP agreed to resume discussion at its December 2022 session on GRSP-71-05 (tabled by the expert from France) on the interpretation of “mechanical integrity” when testing electric batteries, in the follow-up to the study reservations from several of its experts.

Proposal to equip four-axle commercial vehicles over 25 tons with vehicle stability function due to their specific use.

TF TA will address the tyres abrasion performance by determining a standardized measurement method which will allow for the quantification of the microplastic emissions in the environment. At the same time, the TF TA will investigate the correlation between abrasion rate and durability and consider the inclusion of both abrasion rate and durability

35. In cooperation with the Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE), GRBP established a Task Force on Tyres’ Abrasion (TF TA) under the Co-Chairmanship of France and the European Commission, adopted its Terms of Reference (Annex IV, based on GRBP-75-39-Rev.1) and encouraged all experts to participate in the activities of TF TA. Many experts volunteered to contribute to the work of TF TA.

Proposal to clarify the classification of panes in “safety-glass faced with plastics material” and “glass-plastics”

11. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/3 to clarify the classification of panes in “safety-glass faced with plastics material” and “glass-plastics”, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/4 to resolve a potential inconsistency in abrasion test requirements for flexible plastics other than the windscreen.

12. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/3 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/4, not amended. The secretariat was requested to combine the two documents for submission as a unique proposal of Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 43 (Safety glazing), for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

Proposal to solve a potential inconsistency regarding abrasion test requirements for flexible plastics other than windscreen.

11. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/3 to clarify the classification of panes in “safety-glass faced with plastics material” and “glass-plastics”, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/4 to resolve a potential inconsistency in abrasion test requirements for flexible plastics other than the windscreen.

12. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/3 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/4, not amended. The secretariat was requested to combine the two documents for submission as a unique proposal of Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 43 (Safety glazing), for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

Propose a new scheme of approval for Retreaded snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions

34. The experts from BIPAVER, France and the Netherlands proposed a new scheme of approval for retreaded snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions in accordance with UN Regulation No. 109 (GRBP-75-14). GRBP invited experts to provide comments to the authors, with a view to preparing an official document for the next session.

Comments on GRVA-11-03

7. GRVA recalled the purpose of GRVA-11-03, a document from the GRVA leadership gathering all positions expressed so far by GRVA regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of vehicle regulations.

8. The experts from France, Germany, and CLEPA/OICA submitted comments to the document (GRVA-12-03, GRVA-12-06 and GRVA-12-32). The experts from Canada and the United States of America also provided comments. GRVA advised to inform the Administrative Committee for the Coordination of Work (AC.2) on the current activities.

9. The expert from FIA fully supported the developments on AI at GRVA. He committed to contribute to the discussions, stating the importance of transparency regarding the technology for the sake of clarity for consumers.

10. GRVA agreed to organize a technical workshop, possibly in March 2022 (before the May 2022 session of GRVA), primarily focusing on common definitions for AI relevant for GRVA activities, and, if possible i.e. if time is available, exploring more in detail the potential role of vehicle regulation(s) and guidance document(s) with regard to AI.

7. GRVA recalled the purpose of GRVA-11-03, a document from the GRVA leadership gathering all positions expressed so far by GRVA regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of vehicle regulations.

8. The experts from France, Germany, and CLEPA/OICA submitted comments to the document (GRVA-12-03, GRVA-12-06 and GRVA-12-32). The experts from Canada and the United States of America also provided comments. GRVA advised to inform the Administrative Committee for the Coordination of Work (AC.2) on the current activities.

9. The expert from FIA fully supported the developments on AI at GRVA. He committed to contribute to the discussions, stating the importance of transparency regarding the technology for the sake of clarity for consumers.

10. GRVA agreed to organize a technical workshop, possibly in March 2022 (before the May 2022 session of GRVA), primarily focusing on common definitions for AI relevant for GRVA activities, and, if possible i.e. if time is available, exploring more in detail the potential role of vehicle regulation(s) and guidance document(s) with regard to AI.

78. The expert from France reported on recent crashes involving concrete mixer trucks, such vehicles being currently exempted from the electronic stability requirements. He presented GRVA-12-07, proposing to remove the exemption for concrete mixers trucks.

79. GRVA agreed to resume consideration of the French proposal and requested the secretariat to distribute GRVA-12-07 with an official symbol at the next GRVA session in May 2022.

23. The expert from France introduced a proposal for amendment of UN Regulation No. 43 (GRSG-122-07-Rev.1) proposing amendment to the text in paragraph 2.5. with the aim to reconstruct the definition “Glass-plastics” within this Regulation. Following this presentation, the expert from OICA expressed slight confusion by the informal document stating the new definition was unclear.

24. GRSG considered document GRSG-122-07-Rev.1 amending UN Regulation No. 43 and requested their submission as an official document for further discussion and consideration at the 123rd, March 2022 session of GRSG.