US and Canada position on the draft fire exposure test for electric vehicles. Pursuant to Canadian testing, the US and Canada do not see a need for additional testing of electric vehicles (as opposed to ICE vehicles) because the battery and electric systems do not show any cause for special concern in vehicle fires. Battery pack testing could be considered in a later phase in the development of the safety regulation if warranted.

Comments on the draft proposal (version EVSTF-08-29) for battery pack thermal propagation testing.

The United States of America (USA) and Canada propose that an informal voluntary network of contacts be established for Contracting Parties to discuss and exchange information on compliance issues related to the administration of their respective environmental regulations.

Request for additional data and information in the event of a future, similar, proposal under the 1998 Agreement, which would require ensuring compatibility with other enforcement systems.

Regulations amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 108 and 108.1): SOR/2018-43.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS DOCUMENT: Standard No. 108, Revision 6- Lamps, Reflective Devices, and
Associated Equipment.

Discussion document raising concerns and offering proposals concerning motorcycle ABS testing.

Proposal to delete passages under paragraph 3.1.15.2. referring to the “prediction of the vehicle deceleration” since no method for doing so is described in the regulation. Moreover, in a self-certification system, the requirement would have to be met for the actual vehicle deceleration. The proposal also substitutes switching between ABS modes for the terms “disable” and “deactivate” for greater clarity. Lastly, the proposal recommends the use of a clearly specified telltale design to signal the ABS operating status rather than to leave this function open to “…any other equivalent unequivocal indication of the disabled antilock brake system state.”

Proposal to

1. delete paragraph 3.1.15.3 as it is an unnecessary provision under self-certification systems and addresses deceleration measurement criteria referenced elsewhere in the regulation
2. clarify that the ABS tell-tale must be yellow
3. delete the prohibition on defeat devices due to the absence of objective and repeatable procedures for assess conformity necessary under self-certification.

This document discusses the feasibility of equipping heavy vehicle event data recorders (HVEDR) in motor coaches, buses and school buses and seeks feedback from interested parties on developing an UN regulation governing their requirements.