Proposal clarifies the test procedure of endurance test for pressure regulators.

Proposal clarifies the test procedure of endurance test for pressure regulators.

Text prepared by Italy to introduce requirements allowing the installation of systems to control the access of passengers on board.

Proposal to require, in instances where ogive protective covers are fitted to a cylinder, that the covers be removed before conducting the impact damage (drop) test.

Proposal to require, in instances where ogive protective covers are fitted to a cylinder, that the covers be removed before conducting the impact damage (drop) test.

Proposal to allow options for emergency exists of Class B vehicles with internal volume less than 25m³.

The text prepared by the expert from Italy to adapt the provisions of UN R46 to allow the usage of free form mirrors as an alternative to spherical mirrors

GRSG to review the text prepared by the expert from Italy to amend UN R67 to introduce the new filling unit profile “J15” as specified in ISO 19825 and to align with the same standard the naming of Euro filling unit.

Proposal aims to prevent the installation of the filling unit under the body of M1 vehicles.

According to the European Community’s participation in the revised 1958 Agreement, the UNECE Regulations have become alternatives to the technical annexes of the corresponding EU Directives. This proposed amendment is aimed at reinforcing consistency between the UNECE Regulations and the EU Directives.

Presentation on Italy’s National Law No.117 of 1 October 2018 which makes the use systems to prevent children from being left unattended in vehicles mandatory from 1 July 2019 for M₁, N₁, N₂, and N₃ vehicles.

Proposal to introduce a tolerance for eye protection assessment.

Proposal to enable use of a rigid plastic speaker simulator in lieu of the current deformable simulator to facilitate and reduce the costs of testing.

Italy opposes GRSP-79-05 proposal to delete paragraphs 15.1.2 and 15.1.3 of transitional provisions, which would permit production and marketing of helmets to the earlier 05 series of amendments to UN R22. Italy argues restoring approval for UN R22.05 helmets would set technical requirements back 26 years, disrupt markets with obsolete products, penalize companies investing in UN R22.06 adaptation, and frustrate safety improvements. No appreciable price difference exists between UN R22.05 and UN R22.06 helmets, negating cost justification.

Text prepared by Italy and France in order to align the UNECE Regulation No. 17 with the corresponding European Directive 2005/39/EC.

Introduces wording to clarify that the performance of protective helmets may be affected by using accessories not tested during the type approval procedure. Changes introduced by customers on helmets are not covered once the helmet has been type-approved.

Proposal to address the safety of helmet accessories until such time as specific requirements for the approval of accessories independently of helmets can be established.

Proposal by Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission to revise requirements on thermal propagation and the approval of electric powered vehicles.

Proposal from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and the European Commission to introduce the term and definition of “common space”, provisions for ensuring the confidentiality of intellectual property, and to note exemptions for existing approvals with regard to the provision “to allow egress” in the approval Communication form.

Refinements to the proposal to align the GTR text with updates to UN R78 introduced in response to technological progress in motorcycle braking.

Proposal for editorial corrections and clarifications concerning activation of a riding mode with ABS disabled. The changes are also being concurrently proposed for UN R78.

Proposal introducing provisions for the activation of the stop lamp under regenerative braking and updating the references to ASTM standards to enable the use of the new ASTM standard reference test tyre F2493 for the measurement of the Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC).

Proposal from Italy with support from IMMA to adapt GTR No. 3 to technical and standardization progress, introducing provisions for the activation of the stop lamp under regenerative and/or automatically commanded braking, and updating the references to ASTM standards to enable the use of the new ASTM standard reference test tyre F2493 for the measurement of the Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC).

Proposal to correct an error in para. 2.3. Weight reduction solutions for brake discs must yield a higher (not lower) ratio between vehicle kinetic energy and mass of the disc braking surface than the reference disc.

Proposal for the following amendments:

1. Paragraphs 6.1.1. and 6.1.2.: In the case of category L vehicles application, the same brake lining assemblies could be fitted across a variety of applications. For example, the same brake pads/shoes could be fitted both on vehicle with single disc and on vehicle with double discs. Moreover, the same brake pads/shoes could be fitted both on front application and on rear application vehicle. Since there are too many cases or variables and it’s impossible to have a package based on the axle set for category L vehicles, the proposal of amendment is meant to consider the caliper set/drum set, instead of the axle set.
2. Paragraph 6.1.3.4.: Packaging of brake pads/drums has a limited dimension and it’s impossible to report in the packaging all applications approved, because there is no space available. In addition, should all applications approved be reported in the packaging, the updating of each packaging every time there is a new application available in the market would be needed. This is not feasible and it represents a risk to have a product with no updated information for the final consumer. For these reasons, the proposal aims to allow, as option, to report the approved vehicles/brakes/axle information through digital format (e.g. QR code, website) leading at least to a general catalogue. Moreover, using digital elements, it’s also possible to have a green solution and having a less environmental impact. The modification proposal is optional, and not exclusively for category L vehicles, but it is meant for every type of motor vehicles even if the major criticalities are with category L vehicles because their packaging is smaller than brake pads/drums of passenger car.
3. Paragraph 6.1.4.: The current requirement asks to have fitting instructions inside the packaging with at least an ECE language supplemented by the corresponding text of the language of the country where the product is sold. It means two options:
   • To have a specific fitting instruction for each country where the component is sold; or
   • To have a unique fitting instruction with all languages.
   Option 1 is not feasible from management and logistic point of view. Option 2 is not feasible because there is limit space available in the packaging: For example, to be sold in EU (that recognize UN R90), it’s needed to have all official 24 languages of the EU in a unique fitting instruction paper, but there are applications where the packaging is too small to contain the fitting instruction paper. For these reasons, the proposal of modification asks the possibility to have these fitting instructions also through digital format only (e.g. QR code, internet website, …). Moreover, using digital elements/formats, it’s possible to reduce the environmental impact because the instructions become paperless. The modification proposal is optional, and not exclusively for category L vehicles, but it is meant for every type of motor vehicle even though the major criticalities are with category L vehicles because their packaging is smaller than brake pads/drums of passenger cars.

Proposal to include the option to use a QR code (or another type of digital data carrier) to replace, in case of necessity, some packaging information.

Proposal to expand the scope of the Regulation to include all Category L and O vehicles if fitted with an electronic control unit.

Proposal to align GTR No. 3 with technical progress, addressing among others: electromagnetic compatibility/immunity of ABS-systems, ABS performance requirements for category 3-5 vehicles (three-wheelers), uniform requirements for equipment such Emergency Stop Signal and the means to disable the ABS, if equipped. This amendment aims to harmonize GTR with recent amendments made to UN Regulation No. 78 while addressing its use under self-certification compliance systems.

Proposal to align GTR No. 3 with technical progress, addressing among others: electromagnetic compatibility/immunity of ABS-systems, ABS performance requirements for category 3-5 vehicles (three-wheelers), uniform requirements for equipment such Emergency Stop Signal and the means to disable the ABS, if equipped. This amendment aims to harmonize GTR with recent amendments made to UN Regulation No. 78 while addressing its use under self-certification compliance systems.

Clarifies the regulation and its scope, by specifying the grouping criteria of the brake lining assemblies. It provides clear instructions about grouping criteria for brake shoes to allow brake shoes manufacturers to proceed with the homologation

Proposal to extend the scope of UN R155 to include all vehicles of Category L.

Proposal to align the UN R155 Interpretation Document with the proposal to extend the scope of UN R155 to Category L vehicles.

Updated working draft prepared by Italy based upon discussions during the previous SLR informal group sessions.