Proposal to introduce provisions relating to

• Manipulation Devices and Strategies that were previously in the 09 series of amendments to UN R83,
• the levels to which certain provisions apply,
• clarifications and corrections to the requirements for the laboratory test for pure electric range ratio at low temperature for Pure Electric Vehicles
• an update to allow the use in Levels 1A and 2 of actual tyre rolling resistance values to calculate the final road load coefficient for the individual vehicles, and
• align the Regulation with the current regional status and the current state-of-the-art.

Proposal to correct a reference to paragraph 3.6.1.1.3. that should read 5.6.1.1.3. and to correct a misspelling.

Proposal optimises the measurement accuracy requirements for chassis dynamometer equipment and the measurement acquisition of the
intake manifold pressure in system power testing for high-performance vehicles and makes editorial corrections.

Proposal to establish a Task Force on Swappable Batteries (TFSB) under GRPE. The task force will review WP.29 regulations and international standards to identify technical requirements for swappable-battery vehicles, focusing on commercial vehicles. It will define vehicle types, clarify vehicle type approval processes, and develop guidance documents. The task force will coordinate with other working groups including GRSP and GRVA, with deliverables expected by October 2027.

Review of the different proposed amendments (03/04 series with different Supplements) to the regulations

Proposal to amend GRSG/2026/30. This document proposes amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 to clarify definitions and requirements for devices for indirect vision. The amendments include revised definitions of external original surface, protruding supports, housing, and arm; clarifications to paragraphs 6.1.1.10 and 6.2.1.4 regarding projection limits in folded positions; modifications to paragraph 15.2.4.9.2 concerning obstruction and horizon visibility; and amendments to paragraph 16.1.1.3.1 addressing safety-related rearward indirect vision information.

Questions concerning cyber security amendments for approvals of STU submitted by the expert from Japan that address timing of working document submission to GRVA, whether Part II components may include certificated base vehicle equipment under UN R155 multi-stage categorization, whether STU definition includes ECUs within base vehicle E/E architecture, examination of use cases and implementation challenges, consistency of applicant terminology between Section 3.3.1 and Section 7.6, whether approval authorities for Parts I, II, and III must be identical, clarification of end of support period requirements in para. 2.7(b), installation agreement requirements in para. 5.1.2.1(d), and whether total Cyber Security Risk Assessment Process for whole vehicle with other equipment than ESAs is necessary after ESA installation under para. 7.4.10.

Japan comments on the draft 04 series of amendments to UN R51 (Noise of M₁–M₃ and N₁–N₃ Categories of Vehicles). Japan highlights several editorial and technical issues. Regarding para. 2.24.1, Japan suggests the table of symbols for Annex 3 should state symbols are “used for the first time” consistent with ISO standards. For para. 3.1.2.1.4.3, Japan requests deletion of “but no more than 2.0 m/s²” as unnecessary for RD-ASEP applied to electric vehicles. Japan notes para. 6.2.3.4 should reference appropriate appendices for the RD-ASEP statement of compliance requirement. Paragraphs 11.1.4 and 11.1.5 are identical and one should be deleted. Japan flags para. 3.2.3.4.2 requires tyre conditioning on outdoor test tracks for indoor testing. For Annex 6, para. 3 should clarify that compliance assessment references para. 5 of Annex 7 for expected sound pressure level limits applicable to conformity of production testing.

Proposal to insert recommended requirements for AI implementation in regulated automotive safety systems based on AI-08-08, AI-06-11, and AI-04-09 documents. The recommended requirements address identification and classification of risk levels, derivation processes for general and AI-specific requirements, requirements regarding datasets, definition of test criteria and thresholds, iterative evaluation processes, and continuous processes throughout vehicle lifetime. Safety measures for AI systems must be implemented with severity appropriate to potential risks, with gap analysis conducted against design specifications to identify AI-specific risks not covered by existing standards.

Proposal to amend para. 9.(a) to clarify expansion of the protection scope of electrical and battery safety, including thermal propagation in cases of V2X, parking, and charging. The modification addresses new vehicle functionalities like V2X, defined in UN GTR No. 22, where traction batteries cover external power and energy demand. Additional requirements must be added, including isolation resistance requirements for coupling systems for charging the REESS, as defined in para. 5.1.1.2.4.4. of UN GTR No. 20.