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

Denmark submitted document GRRF-71-19 (subsequently integrated into GRRF/2012/12) proposing to narrow the compatibility bands for control line pressure versus brake rate. This document challenges the proposed changes as effectively mandating electronic braking and imposing unwarranted costs.

Denmark submitted Document GRRF-71-18 (subsequently integrated into GRRF/2012/12) proposing to narrow the limits for coupling force control systems which are allowed to override the compatibility bands. This document argues against the proposed changes.

Denmark submitted GRRF-71-19 (subsequently in GRRF/2012/12) proposing a new paragraph to require a test point between the coupling head and the trailer relay emergency valve. This document argues that the requirement is already implicit within UN R13 and therefore, that the change is unnecessary.

This document addresses the ramifications of introducing the proposals outlined in GRRF-72-07 (superceded by GRRF-72-07/Rev.1) specifically associated with semi-trailers.

OICA proposes alternate language for amendments to the text of Annex 21 governing the use of simulation tools for evaluating electronic vehicle stability control systems (EVSC).

OICA-proposed amendments to document GRRF/2012/2 (Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 11 series of amendments to Regulation No. 13).

Proposed amendments to Appendix 2 of Annex 21 to clarify the use of test reports for the validation of the simulation tool in order to avoid making test reports issued prior to entry into force of Supplement ¹⁰ to Series 11 of ECE R13 invalid.

CLEPA and OICA proposal to harmonize Regulations Nos. 13 and 13-H with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 135 on electric vehicle requirements with regard to the regenerative braking system (RBS).

Editorial corrections to Annex 12 of the Regulation, adding the missing paragraph number 10.3.1.1., moving the formula under paragraph 10.4. to its correct placement under paragraph 10.3.1.2., changing the reference to “paragraphs 3. to 10.” to read “3. to 9.” under paragraph 6.1.3., item 7.

Updated working paper (succeeding document GRRF-73-19) proposing to revise the transitional provisions of UN R13-H based on a review undertaken pursuant to the discussions at the last GRRF session.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into regulations under GRRF responsibility.

The UN R13 and 13-H include procedures to filter out the effects of electric regenerative braking systems from the braking assessment. This proposal would allow test services to disconnect to RBS prior to running tests. It also would allow the use of DC Ampere-hour meter to measure charge states.

Several vehicle control regulations refer to compliance with UN Regulation No. 10 on electromagnetic compatibility. The proposal would revise these references to focus only on the technical (thus excluding administrative) requirements since some countries do not apply UN R10.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to remove the ESC control and tell-tale requirements from Regulations Nos. 13 and 13-H to Regulation No. 121 and to review the transitional provisions of both Regulations 13 and 13-H.

OICA proposed revisions to the VGB proposal.

Updated recommendations on the automated connections between vehicles amendments to UN R13.

Proposal for collective amendments of amendments to Regulations Nos. 13 (Heavy vehicle braking), 13-H (Brakes of M1 and N1 vehicles), 79 (Steering equipment) and 89 (Speed limitation devices) and the new Regulations on LDWS and AEBS to clarify the references to Regulation No. 10 into the UN Regulations mentioned above.

OICA notes the change in name of “ASTM” to “ASTM International”.

Correction to ISO reference since Byte 3-4 of EBS 11 is only referenced in Part 2 of ISO 11992 and therefore the text should make explicit that reference along with amendment 1:2007. Also proposes to omit several redundant footnotes and references.

Text prepared by the International
Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to effect an extensive set of corrections and clarifications to formulas and references used UN Regulation No. 13, based on document GRRF-74-31.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) 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 in order to ease the administrative burden for both manufacturers and approval administrations regarding the extension of existing approvals.

Questions raised by OICA in response to the German proposal to clarify electrical braking system and energy supply line requirements with regard to towed trailers, including proposals for voltage specifications and inclusion of electro-hydraulic transmission devices within such systems.

Presentation of issues regarding the UN R13-H provisions on complex electronic control (CEL) systems and the proposals to separate electronic stability controls (ESC) and brake assist systems (BAS) from the light vehicle braking regulation. Since ESC and BAS are subject to CEL provisions, this raises a question on how best to apply CEL across what would be three separate regulations (13-H, ESC, and BAS).

Proposal based on informal document GRRF-76-21 to remove all references to Annex 10 from Annex 13 by transferring the provisions concerning vehicles with and without anti-lock braking systems to Annex 10.

OICA proposal to amend the parking brake provisions of the 2009 draft proposal to amend Regulation No. 13 to specify uniform requirements for towing trailers and motor vehicles which may tow more than one trailer (road train combinations). This earlier draft proposal has been taken up as the basis for work by the Modular Vehicle Combinations informal group.

Presentation of issues raised during discussions of the GRE Task Force on EMC requirements with regard to the application of several UN Regulations to trolley buses depending upon their configuration (e.g., dual-mode operation either connected to overhead cables or in standard bus mode).

Proposal to amend provisions on electronic stability control warnings under braking regulations to allow for activation of the ESC visual warning during a stability-assistance intervention of an electronic steering control. The aim is to avoid separate requirements for brake-actuated and steering-actuated stability assistance that would lead to two visual warnings where only one is appropriate.

Proposal to amend provisions on electronic stability control warnings under braking regulations to allow for activation of the ESC visual warning during a stability-assistance intervention of an electronic steering control. The aim is to avoid separate requirements for brake-actuated and steering-actuated stability assistance that would lead to two visual warnings where only one is appropriate.

Revised proposal pursuant to GRRF discussions to enable activation of the ESC optical symbol in cases of a corrective steering function intervention when the CSF intervention is activated under the control of an ESC system. The aim is to avoid separate requirements for brake-actuated and steering-actuated vehicle stability functions (VSF) that would lead to two optical warnings where only one is necessary. This would enable use of the ESC intervention tell-tale for CSF steering intervention.

This document presents two proposals. (1)The new series 02 of Regulation 79 introduced requirements for RCP (remote controlled parking) systems. An RCP system requires the engagement of an EPB (electronic parking brake) once the manoeuvre has finished and the ignition is switched off. This proposal would allow the release or disconnection of the EPB by a remote control system (approved to R79) so the RCP can subsequently drive the vehicle out of a parking spot. (2) Proposal to permit illumination of the stop lamp for electric regenerative braking under 0.7m/s² deceleration in order to allow for “one-pedal driving” of electric vehicles.

Discussion presentation for adapting UN R13 to electric vehicle systems with regard to the required state of charge of the vehicle battery under downhill and endurance braking test procedures.

Proposal to introduce requirements for endurance braking systems for vehicles equipped with an electric regenerative endurance braking system.

Proposal to introduce provisions for approving single vehicles involved in modular vehicle combinations, e.g. towing trailers, “road trains”.

Proposal including amendments submitted in GRVA-07-05 and superseding document GRVA-07-47.

Presentation concerning requirements related to electric regenerative endurance braking systems.

Comments on the proposal from Germany to require electrically operated parking brake systems to automatically activate when the driver leaves the vehicle cabin and/or the motor is stopped.

Input on the proposal from Germany to require electrically operated parking brake systems to automatically activate when the driver leaves the vehicle cabin and/or the motor is stopped.

Proposal to allow the parking brake warning device to be actuated only once the electric transmission of the parking brake is in a stable state securing the park brake application.

Proposal to clarify provisions regarding the actuation of the parking brake warning device to cover the case of electric control transmission systems where there may be a transition between parked (applied) and un-parked (released) braking states. The aim is to reduce risks of user confusion by specifying that the warning device would be actuated only after the parking brake has achieved a stable applied state.

Supporting information on the proposal to allow for parking brake warning device actuation after an electric control transmission system produces a stable parked state.

Proposal to clarify the application of the proposed changes with regard to electro-mechanical braking.

Proposal to allow a mechanical locking device as an alternative to the friction parking braking to hold the vehicle.

Original proposal as revised during the EBSIG 6th session.

Proposal for amendments, including view that the original proposal changes the conditions for approval and therefore should be in the form of a new series of amendments with transitional provisions.

Proposal as updated during the 7th EBSIG session.

Proposal to permit the use of a positive lock type system as an alternative to a friction type parking brake system.

Proposal to clarify provisions concerning the type-IIA test and the test mass of vehicles authorized to tow trailer(s) (responding to the proposal made in document GRVA/2024/7).

Proposal for amendments to the proposal to permit the use of a positive lock type system as an alternative to a friction type parking brake system.

Proposal for provisions to enable the use of approval of a park lock device as an alternative to the friction parking braking to hold the vehicle.

Proposal for amendments to the draft provisions on e-trailers.

Proposal to address loss of trailer friction braking efficiency due to increased use of robust endurance braking systems and electrification of trucks. The number of trucks with strong endurance braking systems and increasing electrification of vehicles with more efficient energy recuperating systems reduces the use of friction brakes. As a result, brake pads and linings in some commercial vehicles do not reach a temperature that is needed for the development of optimum brake performance. In particular in trailers, a loss of brake force develops due to brake pads and linings losing effectiveness – they “fall asleep” and need to be replaced although they are not worn out.

Proposal to permit the type approval of a park lock device as an alternative to the friction parking brake(s).

Proposal to enable the type approval of a park lock device as an alternative to, or in combination with the friction parking braking to hold the vehicle.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the approval braking systems for e-trailers and Electric Regenerative Braking (ERB) in towed vehicles of Category O.

Proposal to amend para. 2.2.2.4. to include electric regenerative braking system and electric propulsion system, amend para. 2.21. to define Electric Regenerative Braking (ERB), add para. 2.56. to define e-trailer, amend para. 5.2.2.7. regarding braking surface connection and electrical regenerative braking system disconnection, insert para. 5.2.2.26. establishing special requirements for e-trailers and trailers equipped with ERB of Category O₃ or O₄, insert Annex 4 paras. 1.7.1.3., 3.1.2.6., and 3.1.3.5. requiring ERB system deactivation during brake applications and tests, insert Annex 13 para. 4.7. requiring anti-lock braking system for vehicles with ERB, and amend Annex 16 tables to include trailer regenerative system parameters, based on GRVA/2025/15.

Proposal to amend provisions in documents GRVA/2025/13 and GRVA/2025/14 concerning the type approval of a park lock device as an alternative to or in combination with the friction parking braking.

Proposal to clarify that the use of any braking system control for testing the effectiveness of the secondary braking system in failure conditions is allowed.

This document proposes amendments to UN Regulation 13 for trailers with dynamo function, superseding GRVA-22-26, GRVA-2025-15, and GRVA-21-12. The dynamo function converts vehicle kinetic energy into electrical energy without affecting braking system forces and is limited to trailers of category O₂, O₃, and O₄ pending further development. Maximum retardation power limits are 22 kW for O₃/O₄ trailers and 2 kW for O₂ trailers, measured using specified methods. Requirements include wheel locking prevention with braking rate not exceeding 0.04 per wheel, functional safety assessment per Annex 18, and demonstration that anti-lock and stability control systems comply when dynamo function is enabled. The dynamo function shall not be used during brake application testing. Administrative amendments update Annexes 2, 4, 5, 10, 19, 20, and 21 to reference e-axles and dynamo functions.

Proposal from OICA, CLEPA, and CITA to amend CITA’s proposal to enable real-time reading of electrical transmission brake demand values via an electronic vehicle interface and an off-board electronic device during periodical technical inspections, including a 24-month transitional period.

Proposal to establish definitions for “e-axle”, “e-axle trailer” and “dynamo function” and to establish provisions for the approval of e-axle trailers with regard to their “dynamo function”.

Proposal to clarify that the parking brake may be actuated while the vehicle is in motion via actuation of the vehicle’s service braking system by means of an auxiliary control which could be an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) and to promote consistent interpretation of the activation conditions for an Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), including by application of the service braking system via the EPB control.

The e-Trailer Industry Group reports on discussions regarding electrically propelled and recuperating trailers. ISO 11992-2 Edition 4 is not safely implementable due to incompatibility with current UN regulations, missing PGNs, and risks of malfunction. ISO/TC 22/SC 31/WG 4 launched Edition 5, targeting publication in early 2027. Amendments to UN R13 and UN R100 are being developed in phases, with Phase 1 addressing trailer dynamo function and Phase 2 addressing e-axle trailers. Two workshops with Contracting Parties are planned to establish shared understanding and develop concrete parameter extensions for amending UN Regulations.

Proposal to delete paragraph 1.2.6. excluding e-axle trailers with e-axles providing electric propulsion and/or incorporating an electric regenerative braking system from the scope of UN R13, and add definitions of “e-axle,” “e-axle trailer,” “dynamo function,” and “e-trailer”; add special requirements for power-driven vehicles supporting e-trailer operation, e-axle trailers equipped with dynamo function, and e-trailers of category O; add requirements for electric control lines conforming to ISO 11992-2:²⁰²⁷; specify message support and functional compatibility; and add provisions for electric regenerative braking, dynamo function, and propulsion, including parameters such as retarder torque demand priority, propulsion force limits, overriding mode activation at speeds below 15km/h, and vehicle stability function interaction.