Reiteration of Japanese concerns over the classification of quadricycles which can be classified as mini-vehicles (keijidosha) under Japanese legislation while being classified under UN Regulations as motorcycle derivatives (i.e., L category vehicles). As a result, certain L vehicles are subject to separate crashworthiness requirements, suggesting that they should be addressed under a separate regulation from motorcycle/moped requirements.

Presentation on Japanese data for leg injuries in pedestrian accidents during 1993-2003.

Presentation on results of Japanese evaluation of the EEVC legform impactor using different impact angles.

Summary of discussions, including related to the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval, on issues raised by the prospects for automated vehicle software updates under the type approval system.

A comprehensive cyber security risk assessment without gaps between Parts I, II, and III is required for component or separate technical unit approval. Risk assessment is difficult for manufacturers alone; contracts are required to share vulnerability information. Identification of realistic installation use cases, information sharing between approval authorities, and clarification of responsibilities are necessary. Components with no communication to the vehicle or only mechanical and power connection do not require new approval. Components sending data to the vehicle or controlling it require Part II approval and joint risk analysis by the original equipment manufacturer and installer.

The document clarifies two interpretation points regarding UN R156-01. First, software updates to registered vehicles require that an RXSWIN be assigned to every Regulation No. X type approval assessed during the update process, unless the manufacturer does not plan software updates for that particular system Regulation. Second, regarding para. 7.2.1.2.2., it is proposed to delete the requirement that software version changes be declared each time they are updated, since software versions are declared for each regulation subject to software updates following amendments to RE.3 Annex 7.

Technical report on the development of a uniform light vehicle emissions and fuel-consumption test cycle to represent typical driving characteristics around the world in order to enable the use of a globally harmonized type-approval procedure by 2014.