Proposal for the Phase 2 development of GTR No. 13, including

1. Further consideration of items in the original authorization (document WP.29/AC.3/17);
2. Potential revision of the scope to address additional vehicle classes;
3. Requirements for material compatibility and hydrogen embrittlement;
4. Requirements for the fueling receptacle;
5. Evaluation of performance-based test for long-term stress rupture proposed in Phase 1 (including assessment of a procedure to evaluate the risk of long-term stress rupture of storage containers made from composite fiber reinforced polymers);
6. Consideration of research results reported after completion of Phase 1 – specifically research related to electrical safety, hydrogen storage systems, and post-crash safety;
7. Consideration of 200 per cent Nominal Working Pressure (NWP) or lower as the minimum burst requirement; and
8. Consider Safety guard system for the case of isolation resistance breakdown.

Abstract from JSAE chassis dynamometer testing working group with particular regard to 4WD chassis dynamometer.

Japanese revisions to the draft ToR.

Proposal to extend the scope of UN R131 to include light vehicles in line with priorities in Japan, the EU, and USA with regard to the installation of AEB systems on passenger cars and light trucks.

Proposal to authorize the establishment of an expert group to draft test procedures and performance requirements for M1/N1 with regard to automatic emergency braking, including stationary and moving obstacles, and for pedestrian AEBS.

Proposal to

1. align the regulation with legislation of the European Union, United States of America, and Japan,
2. clarify the test procedure, including ambient temperature provisions,
3. reduce unnecessary time and cost demands of the COP test procedures,
4. apply the minimum burst pressure BP_min as the pressure limit in the hydrostatic pressure rupture test for COP batch testing, and
5. delete the phrase “and in no case less than the value necessary to meet the stress ratio requirements” erroneously introduced into paragraph 9.3.2.1.

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.

Japan comments on the guidelines for using the approval marking method developed under the type-approval data exchange (DETA) program.

A proposal for the Definitions of Automated Driving under WP.29 and the General Principles for developing a UN Regulation as developed during the 2nd ITS/AD informal group ad hoc session.

The question and answer document aims to clarify the operation of the international whole vehicle type approval system. This question would confirm that a Contracting Party may apply additional requirements taken from a UN Regulation beyond those regulations specifically required under a limited whole vehicle approval (L-IWVTA). The L-IWVTA partially applies the list of requirements for a “Universal International Whole Vehicle Approval” (U-IWVTA). A CP could list UN Regulations required for an L-IWVTA and then notify WP.29 of additional requirements taken from other UN Regulations.

Revised version of the draft terms of reference (document GRRF-83-18) to authorize the establishment of an expert group to draft test procedures and performance requirements for M1/N1 with regard to automatic emergency braking, including stationary and moving obstacles, and for pedestrian AEBS.

Presentation addressing

• 2 Step Initiation (by two deliberate actions)
• Monitoring to the rear and to the side
• Restriction to a designated infrastructure
• Hands On during lane change manouevre

Proposal to:

1. delete paragraphs 6.2.7.6.2. to 6.2.7.6.3.2. concerning transitional provisions for the 05 series of amendments,
2. to clarify that drivers may not switch OFF the dipped-beam headlamps manually when they are switched ON automatically according to paragraph 6.2.7.6.1., and
3. to clarify that daytime running lamps shall not be switched OFF except as specified in paragraphs 6.19.7.1. to 6.19.7.6. (For example, DRLs shall not be switched OFF when only the position lamps are ON.).

Comments on the working draft developed during the first DPPS task force session (DPPS-01-05/Rev.1).

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.

Proposal to delete obsolete paragraphs and amend the target completion date for the informal group’s work from September 2017 to September 2018.

Proposal of 2.5 seconds for return to original lane after aborted lane change with 48.6-meter rearward sensing range (34.7-meter minimum distance for 2.5 seconds plus one second safety margin).

Discussion of requirements for minimum distance from approaching vehicles for a safe automated lane-change maneuver.

Japan proposes that the EPPR informal group launch work on the OBD2 GTR by January 2018. Japan intends to introduce new domestic regulatory requirements in October 2020 which will require public notification around October 2018. Therefore, Japan would like the EPPR informal group to have agreed the principle requirements of the harmonized GTR before October 2018.

Table on CS threats prepared by Japan with extended CIA approach including mitigations from OICA, UK DfT principles and ITS-AD Guidelines.

Procedures in relation to type approval, etc. concerning update of vehicle systems by wireless communication technology.

Japanese proposal for false positive testing of automated emergency steering systems.

Diagrams to illustrate Japan’s proposal (ACSF-13-13) for false-positive testing of emergency steering functions.

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.

Joint EU/Japan/US proposal for the program of work, segmented into

• Existing GTRs – High priority
• Existing GTRs – Low priority
• Existing GTRs – No activities identified for PoW, and
• New priorities
.

Draft text as approved by GRSP for anticipated adoption during the November 2017 WP.29 session.

Proposal to introduce Class VIII “close-proximity rear-view devices” to include obstacle detection systems under UN Regulation No. 46.

Proposal for a new working group to develop harmonized technical specifications, test procedures and performance requirements for audible warning systems that signal when a category M₃, N₂, or N₃ vehicle is moving in reverse gear.

Discussion to kick off phase 2 work on defining uniform methods for assessing the risk of thermal propagation across the REESS.

Discussion of issues related to the transposition of the EVS GTR-Phase 1 provisions, especially the scope/application and marking requirements, into UN R100.

Proposal to allow adaptation of speed and distance calculations in accordance with national speed limits since some nations enforce maximum speed limits below the 130 km/h used as the basis for the proposals on automated lane-change systems. Japan expects to refine the proposal in order to address mutual recognition concerns inherent in such recourse to national requirements. Japan further proposes clarification of the approaching vehicle (motorcycle) test target pending development of uniform test target specifications.

Proposal for next steps.

Japan input for Annex 1 “List of threats and corresponding principles and mitigations” of the proposed paper on cybersecurity recommendations.

Proposal to clarify that dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched OFF manually when they have been switched ON automatically according to paragraph 6.2.7.5., except in the case specified in paragraph 6.2.7.5.1. Manual switching OFF of headlamps at night should be limited to exceptional cases specified in the regulation. This proposal clarifies that daytime running lamps shall not be switched OFF except as specified in paragraphs 6.19.7.1. to 6.19.7.6.

Proposal to establish requirements for sonar systems based upon ISO 17386 (Maneuvering Aids for Low Speed Operation-MALSO).

Japan input responding to document EPPR-21-06.

1. Definition of AEBS
2. Speed Range
3. Timing of Braking Control
4. Collision Judgment Line
5. Requirement of Braking Deceleration
6. Enhance Damage Reducing Effect Collision Risk Judgment Line
7. Emergency Event Preparation and Collision Warning
8. Other Principal Requirements

Japan responses to the EVS informal group request for input concerning thermal propagation testing across electric vehicle battery cells. (EVS informal group action item 9 from the 14th session)

Summary table current research projects in Japan regarding electric vehicle REESS thermal propagation testing. (EVS informal group session 14 action item 11)

Presentation of Japan research into thermal propagation. (Action item 1 from the 14th EVS informal group session)

Japanese guidelines on automated emergency braking systems (AEBS) pursuant to Kokujigi No. 353 of February 21, 2003 as amended by Kokujigi No. 181 of November 15, 2005, Kokujigi No. 143 of October 25, 2007, Kokujigi No. 139 of October 7, 2008, and Kokujigi No. 127 of June 30, 2011.

Proposals concerning the draft amendment to introduce emergency steering and automated lane-change functions into UN R79. Document GRRF-84-36 has been formalized as document GRRF/2017/27 for consideration during the special 85th GRRF scheduled to finalize a proposal for automated lane-change systems.

Japan comments on document SLR-21-02 regarding the simplification of lighting regulations and proposals for approval approval markings.

Proposal to delete measurement of the femur bending moments because such measurements are unnecessary under the full width rigid impact test.

Proposal to clarify and correct the reference in paragraph 8.3.6. to UN R14 and the new UN Regulation on ISOFIX anchorages with regard to the measurement of the pitch angle used for the geometrical assessment of the installation of ISOFIX child restraint fixtures. This proposal relates directly to the supplements presented in document WP.29/2017/120.

Japan comments on the changes agreed by the informal group of experts which reviewed the content of Annex 6 and proposed (via document GRRF-85-1/Rev.1) to clarify the purpose of Annex 6 and ensure its suitability when used in the assessment of steering systems featuring advances in automation (i.e., ACSF). The proposal

1. corrects an editorial error by inserting a missing clause in paragraph 1, and
2. deletes the phrase “at least 10%” from paragraph 4.1.1. which changes the current meaning of text with regard to assessment of “the System”
   • Japanese technical services already verify each declared function by the manufacturer under the paragraph,
   • The wording “at least 10%” may result in a decrease in the number of tests where Japan believes number of tests should be decided by the Technical service considering which tests should apply.