Inclusion of vehicles of Categories L, R, S and T into the scope if fitted with at least one electronic control unit.

Proposal addressing use of “aim to” and “designed to”.

Proposal to define a Subsection Frontal Visible Volume within the area of greatest risk with the aim of ensuring that VRUs directly in front of the vehicle cannot be in a blind spot between direct vision and indirect vision.

This document summarises the reviews conducted by the GR working parties on the fitness for ADS of UN Regulations and GTR for application to ADS vehicles. This document represents the current opinions of the experts at the time of submission, and the recommendations contained inside may evolve significantly during the next steps of the process of reviewing and amending Regulations.

Proposal to clarify the requirements related to the Type IIA test.

Proposal to clarify the text in response to questions raised concerning endurance brakes for vehicles utilising regenerative braking systems.

Proposal to establish an expert group to develop amendments to UN R13 and R13-H that would permit the introduction of braking systems using electric control transmission and electric energy transmission.

191. The representative of the United States of America introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/85 currently no UN GTR addresses the in-vehicle battery durability for classes of heavy-duty vehicles.

192. He added that the forthcoming UN GTR would follow the overall framework of UN GTR No. 22, with necessary modifications made in consideration of the unique circumstances of electrified heavy-duty vehicles. He concluded by detailing the ambitious timeline with a potential proposal consideration by GRPE in June 2024.

193. AC.3 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/85 and requested the secretariat to issue it as AC.3 document for the next session of AC.3.

Proposal for amendments to Annex 18 regarding special requirements for electronic control systems and for related transitional provisions for its entry into force.