Proposal to establish a 02 series of amendments corresponding to the Euro 3 emissions standard (Euro 4 and Euro 5 to be covered in the future by a 03 and 04 series).

Proposal for a 03 series of amendments, modifying para. 5.4.1.4 (Table 5) to change emission limits for Classes 1, 2, and 3, amending para. 5.4.2.2 to establish CO measurement requirements at idle, adding para. 5.4.4.3 to establish requirements for O₂ content and lambda measurement at high idle with specified calculation methods, modifying para. 12 to change transitional provision references from 02 to 03 series, and inserting comprehensive new technical requirements throughout Annexes 1 through 7 and their Appendices 1 through 12 concerning vehicle propulsion unit families, test procedures for Type I, Type II and Type VII tests, exhaust dilution systems, driving cycles, gearshift procedures, reference fuels, chassis dynamometer specifications, and related emissions testing methodologies applicable to vehicles of category L₃, L₄ and L₅.

This revised proposal of UN R9 from the IMMA contains the assimilation of the original regulations and their amendments and updates to take into consideration the revision of the test methods in UN R41.

This revised proposal of UN R63 from the IMMA contains the assimilation of the original regulations and their amendments and updates to take into consideration the revision of the test methods in UN R41.

Comments from the IMMA in response to the Russian proposal to re-define the use of terms “sound” and “noise” in the motorcycle noise regulation.

Proposal from IMMA to update the transition provisions of UN R9 in line with new recommendations by UNECE WP29.

Proposal from IMMA to update the transition provisions of UN R63 in line with new recommendations by UNECE WP29.

IMMA contribution towards the World Forum project to codify and harmonize technical terms and abbreviations used across its regulations.

Proposal to clarify the transition provisions to permit the granting of certificates to the previous series of amendments through December 2013 rather than up to the date of the entry into force of the 04 series of amendments.

[Document reissued on August 21, 2013 for technical reasons.]

Proposal to clarify certain terms and symbols used in Annex 7 (ASEP) of the regulation.

This proposal would correct the reference to the latest version of ISO 10844 and introduce transitional provisions for shift of the test track from ISO 10844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011.

In response to concerns that approval agencies may not grant manufacturers the additional 1dB for L(wot) on conformity of production tests as changes had been made to Annex 6 of R41-04, GRB issued an interpretation recorded in the report of its 56th session. However, IMMA believes that industry and agency personnel may still not be aware of the interpretation. Therefore, IMMA proposes to codify the interpretation within UN R41.

The purpose of this proposal is to update the reference to the latest version of the ISO 10844 and to introduce transitional provisions for the shift of the test track requirements from ISO 10844: 1994 to ISO 10844: 2014. This proposal supersedes document GRB/2015/5.

Correction of two minor reference errors contained in the proposal for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 41 which was adopted during the March 2015 session of WP.29.

Proposal to specify that conditioning of exhaust or silencing systems is required only in cases where the fibrous materials are in contact with exhaust gases because there is no possibility for the dispersion of fibrous materials under any other condition.

The current text of UN R41 provides an allowance that increases the noise limit value by 1 dB(A) for motorcycles tested only in second gear under Annex 3. This allowance expires on 1 January 2017. IMMA proposes to extend this allowance until 1 January 2018 in response to the delayed implementation of UN R41-04 in the EU (2016 instead of planned 2014).

UN R51 specifies that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials. This proposal would apply the same concept in L category noise regulations.

Proposal to clarify the test procedure by explicitly excluding first gear where possible from the ASEP control range.

Proposals to modify the draft Supplement 5 to UN R28:

On new para. 14.3.6.: editorial clarification. (The purpose of fixing the height should be restricted for taking measurement in a particular test.)

On para. 6.2.1.1. and para. 6.2.1.3.: Since sound level meters on the market don’t meet the latest standard yet, IMMA proposes to use same IEC standard as in ECE R51.03: IEC 61672-1:2002.

Proposal to delete category L₄ vehicles from the scope of the regulation. Motorcycles with a side car (L4 category vehicles) should be tested in a state that is designed to be operated on the road (i.e. the side car fitted to the vehicle) using the test procedures of UN Regulation No. 9. Since UN Regulation No. 41.04 does not cover motorcycles with a side car, this text should be deleted in order to avoid any potential misunderstandings.

Proposal to clarify under para. 2.2.3 the conditions under which multiple exhaust versions’ results may be listed on a single R41 approval certificate. The current text may be strictly interpreted as requiring separate certification for every possible configuration, such as differences in exhaust systems, intakes or engine displacements. The proposal aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness of type approval procedures.

Proposal to correct an inconsistency in document GRB-68-22 (adopted along with GRB/2018/7 and submitted for consideration at the March 2019 WP.29 session as WP.29/2019/6) regarding the ASEP exemption conditions for vehicles with variable gear ratios or automatic transmission with non-lockable gear ratios.

This proposal of amendments to UN Regulation No. 9 consolidates earlier versions of UN Regulation No. 9 and aligns the test methods with those introduced into UN Regulation No. 41.

Proposed amendments to consolidate previous versions of UN Regulation No. 63 and to align the test methods with those introduced into UN Regulation No. 41.

The proposal corrects the typing error of the decibel unit dB(A) (corrected from db(A)) and deletes the unnecessary unit. In Annex 4, revises the current list as an itemized list for greater clarity.

Under the current 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 41, the engine speed should be measured during all tests in Annex 3 and Annex 7 (Additional sound emission provisions – ASEP). However, IMMA has found that there is very little difference between the measured and the calculated engine speed for a manual transmission (MT) vehicle (Annex, figure 1) and no impact on the test result (Annex, figure 2). Therefore, this proposal would introduce a calculated engine speed for MT vehicles and for continuously variable transmission (CVT)/automatic transmission (AT) with locked gear mechanism into UN Regulation No. 41.

Correction to the text of the proposed amendment to introduce a calculated engine speed for manual transmission vehicles and for continuously variable transmission (CVT)/automatic transmission (AT) with locked gear mechanism into UN Regulation No. 41.

The purpose of this proposal is to update the reference to the latest version of the ISO 10844 and to introduce transitional provisions for the shift of the test track requirements from ISO 10844: 1994 to ISO 10844: 2014.

In response to concerns that approval agencies may not grant manufacturers the additional 1dB for L(wot) on conformity of production tests as changes had been made to Annex 6 of R41-04, GRB issued an interpretation recorded in the report of its 56th session. The proposal formalizes the interpretation as an explicit provision of the regulation.

Proposal to delete a description of the L₄ vehicle category (motorcycles with a side car) from Annex 3 to Regulation No. 41. These vehicles fall under the scope of UN R9, having been removed from the scope of UN R41 as of the 04 series of amendments.

In informal document GRB-66-12, Germany suggested making ASEP testing mandatory under UN R41.
This proposal from IMMA amends UN R41 towards the application of ASEP test procedures.

The text prepared by the expert from the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to amend UN Regulation No. 41-04 (up to Supplement 7), in order to clarify the implications of footnote one on the requirements specified in Annex 4.

Proposal for amendment by IMMA to address the issue of stationary noise measurements on a single sided dual exhaust system.

The text was prepared by the expert from the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to amend the ASEP requirements

The text was prepared by the expert from the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to amend Supplement 6 to 04 series of amendments, aiming to minimize proliferation of approval numbers

Presentation by the expert of IMMA supporting the proposed amendment to ASEP (GRBP-71-17)