Video clip use in study presentation.

Video clip use in study presentation.

Revised proposal, pursuant to GRSP-62 discussions, to clarify that seat belt components such as retractors shall remain functional if damaged during the load-retention test according to Annex 9 of UN R17. Such components have occasionally been damaged during testing such that their functionality has been impaired. In order to ensure adequate occupant safety, this proposal would require all safety-belt components to be included in the test installation and require post-test inspection to confirm the absence of damage.

Proposal to clarify the text of UN R14. The current text has produced differing interpretations among Technical Services with regard to which requirements apply to central seating positions in rear rows of category M₁ and N₁ vehicles and the minimum distance between two effective lower belt anchorages (L1 and L2). The proposed amendments clarify that a reduced minimum distance of 240 mm is only allowed in the case where there is only one central seating position (i.e. in a row of 3 seating positions). Rear seat rows with an even number of seats always shall have a distance of at least 350 mm. Given that it entails new requirements, the proposal is presented as a new series of amendments with transitional provisions (proposed through 2025).

Proposal to clarify that seat belt components such as retractors shall not sustain damage during testing according to Annex 9 of UN R17. Such components have occasionally been damaged during testing such that their functionality has been impaired. In order to ensure adequate occupant safety, this proposal would require all safety-belt components to be included in the test installation and require post-test inspection to confirm the absence of damage.

Proposal to introduce installation specifications for securing a cab mounted on a vehicle to the test rig for tests B and C, as is currently provided for test A, under UN R29. This proposal aims to improve repeatability and reproducibility while allowing more flexibility in permitting the use of rigid composite blocks and/or (adjustable) metal brackets in securing the vehicle in the place of the wooden block presently prescribed in Figure 1.

Proposal to clarify the conditions where a door is deemed to be open under UN R95. Technical Services have interpreted the definition of “open” under paragraph 5.3.1. differently, resulting in divergent outcomes. The proposed definitions are taken from UN Regulation No. 135 Revision 1.

Draft for final review by the ITS/AD informal group presenting guidance to assist WP.29 Working Parties in their deliberations on the regulation of automated driving systems. The guidance provides recommendations on areas considered to be of critical importance. The informal group anticipates that this document may require updating as technologies, applications, and knowledge evolve.

Working draft proposal to establish an informal working group to prepare the materials necessary for the management of the international whole vehicle type approval (IWVTA) process and for the exchange of type approval data (DETA). In particular, this group would include the type approval authorities in order to ensure coverage of all the remaining administrative and technical issues related to the IWVTA process.

The mandate of IWVTA Informal Group will terminate by the end of the year 2017. This document is the first tentative draft proposal of “Rules of Procedure and Terms of Reference for IWVTA Phase 2 Informal Group” to be further scrutinized and refined by IWVTA Informal Group, taking into account views expressed in the June session of WP. 29. IWVTA Informal Group plans to submit final proposal to WP.29 for consideration at its November session.

Germany’s type-approval authority (KBA) input on monitoring and assessing changes to vehicle software applications that impact criteria used in the type approval of vehicles and component systems. The presentation discusses the possibilities for type approval of software applications and for the use of periodic technical inspections to detect significant anomalies.

RAMA is a graphical representation to model vehicular information and communication technology of (connected) vehicles. It models the integration of vehicles in their environment as well as the whole vehicular life cycle from the beginning of the development till scrapping. RAMA is an adaptation of the Reference Architectural Model Industrie 4.0 (RAMI 4.0) of the VDI, VDE and ZVEI for the automotive domain ¹.

As the UNECE at the moment is still not in the position for financing DETA, Germany offers to host DETA and bear the one-time license, ramp-up, and annual running costs beginning second quarter 2018 until 2021 subject to certain conditions.