Summary of results from research by the Russian Federation into non-exhaust particle emissions from motor vehicles.

During motor transport operation, elevated concentrations of solid particles are formed in the air over the roadway as a result of particulate matter emissions from vehicle exhaust gases, tire and road surface wear particles, background air pollution and other processes. The content of tire and road surface wear particulates in the air over the roadway, as it has been specified in the previously submitted materials of the Russian delegation, amounts up to 60% from the total percentage of solid particles (WP-29-160-39). This paper presents further research into this subject.

Pursuant to GRPE discussions, the proposal adds the following paragraph to the amendment:
“At the manufacturer’s request, type approval granted under this Regulation may be extended from vehicles mentioned above to special purpose vehicles of categories M1, M2, N1 and N2 regardless of their reference mass. The manufacturer shall demonstrate to the Type Approval Authority which granted the type approval that the vehicle in question is a special purpose vehicle.”

Proposal to expand the scope of UN R24 to include Category T vehicles (agricultural and forestry tractors).

“On Emission of Particulate Matters Less Than 10 Microns to Air Environment of Large Cities and Megalopolises During Operation of Vehicles”, translated from the original documents in Russian (pdf format and .docx format).

Position paper advocating for the regulation of airborne emissions originating with tyre wear.

Proposal to clarify the determination of net power in cases where an additional fan or other method is used to maintain the temperature of the engine coolant within the prescribed range.

Proposal to allow the use of compliance assessments of vehicles with a reference mass less than 2,610 kg in extending the type approval to special purpose vehicles (including armoured ones) having a reference mass exceeding 2,840 kg. This proposal would align UN R83 with provisions of European Directive 2007/46/EC.

Proposal to align provisions in paragraph 7 and Annex 6.

Russian submission reviewing the supplements to UN R13-H, their transtional provisions and lead times before entry into force.

Proposal to correct an editorial error in the Russian version of UN R109 and to better align the Russian translation with the English and French versions.

This document proposes corrections only to the Russian-language version of the regulation.

Response to proposals offered by OICA in document GRRF-74-16.

Proposed clarifications to the text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to concerning references to Regulation No. 10 within Regulation Nos. 13 and 13-H.

Addendum to the proposed correction to the Russian-language version of Revision 7 of UN Regulation No. 13 to better align with the English and French versions.

Position paper calling attention to transport-related particulate matter, including exhaust and non-exhaust particulates, and considering the negative impact on air quality inside motor vehicles due to shortcomings in ventilation and filtration systems.

Suggested changes to the proposal to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC.

Proposal to clarify and align the text of UN R13 on heavy-duty braking with that of UN R107 on bus construction with regard to the exemption of articulated buses and coaches from the requirements for vehicle stability equipment. The text would specify that “Class I, Class A and articulated vehicles of categories M2 and M3” are exempted from the requirements.

Proposal to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test procedures. The Russian Federation has developed a “Deceleration Calculator” for use in the UN R117 procedures. Following work by an ad hoc group (including NAMI, UTAC, and ETRTO) formed to review and validate this tool, Russia has prepared this new proposal, modifying the version (document GRB/2013/10) submitted at the last GRB session. The changes primarily concern the explanation of the tool rather than the basic mathematical equations.

Proposal for an alternative to the proposal (document GRRF/2015/9) to restore transitional provisions incorrectly deleted by Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments.

This document represents the result of analysis of the existing (document GRRF/2015/12) and newly introduced (GRRF-79-09) transitional provisions concerning the separation of tire-pressure monitoring systems from UN R64.

This proposal is an alternative to that represented in document GRRF/2015/9 and GRRF-79-19.

Status of the draft text to introduce provisions for tyre rolling resistance and snow performance testing into the global technical regulation on tyres.

Draft text showing changes made to the GTR on tyres under Amendment 1 (which is primarily aimed at introducing provisions for tyre rolling resistance and performance in severe snow conditions).

Possible scenarios for developing regulatory provisions for snow tyres under UN tyre regulations.

Proposal is to align GTR 16 with technical progress, incorporating new provisions for wet grip performance, rolling resistance and qualification for use at severe snow conditions both for passenger car (PC) and light truck / commercial (LT/C) tyres (as were recently adopted within UN Regulation No. 117). The proposal also includes updates from relevant FMVSS and UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54.

Explanatory report on the development and contents of the amendment concerning wet grip, rolling resistance, and other updated provisions for GTR 16 on tyres.

The proposal is aimed at ensuring that the English and Russian texts are equivalent. In the English text, which is the original, in paragraph 2.2.27 of Annex 12 the word “travel” is used. The corresponding word in Russian language should be “ход”. The original text was mistranslated into Russian.

Proposal to align the Russian text with the original English text. In the English versions, the title of Annex 1 (Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a retreading production unit pursuant to Regulation No. 108) is essentially identical to that use for Annex 1 of UN R109. Therefore, this proposal amends the title of Annex 1 in the Russian version of UN R108 to coincide with that of the Russian version of Annex 1 in UN R109.

Proposal to redefine the placement of the interior emergency controls for power-operated service doors in Class B vehicles at a height of between 1,000-1,500 mm rather than the above-1600mm currently stipulated.

Comments on the proposals to amend UN R107 with regard to service doors, windows, and emergency exits.

Complementing Belgium’s proposal to align Annex 12 of UN R107 (on trolley-bus safety) with current electrical standards, Russia proposes five additional areas for further consideration.

Proposed mandate for the expert group working on regulatory provisions for in-vehicle automated accident emergency call devices.

Russian comments and proposals to modify the proposal to amend Annex 12 of the regulation to align its safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.