Paired comparisons of 29 km/h perpendicular and 32 km/h oblique pole side impact tests with WorldSID 50th percentile adult male ATDs.

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.

Final proposal prepared by the informal working group on the scope, objectives, and timetable for consideration of the environmental impact of electric vehicles and possible regulatory needs. This group expects to supplement the existing efforts of the WLTP, HDH, EFV, VPSD, and EVS informal groups.

Summary of Canada’s acceptance of certain UN Regulations in whole or in part as alternatives to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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

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.

Joint proposal supported by Canada, the EU, OICA, and the USA.

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.”

Comments on the proposal for “Definitions of Automated Driving under WP.29 and the General Principles for developing a UN Regulation”.

Comments on the “Proposal for the Definitions of Automated Driving under WP.29 and the General Principles for developing a UN Regulation” draft document.

Updated “Proposal for the Definitions of Automated Driving under WP.29 and the General Principles for developing a UN Regulation” draft document pursuant to the ad hoc group meeting.

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.

Document presenting as yet unpublished research. Therefore, the author has requested the informal group to restrict its distribution.

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.

Outlook format (.msg) e-mail file summarizing Canada’s NPRM and responses. It is anticipated that a Canadian proposal will be published in early 2019 to permit the proposed option of compliance to either the US or UN standard.

Road map for Transport Canada’s research plans on Electric Vehicle Safety with NRC

Third installment on Canadian research into EV battery durability.

This document proposes a draft text for a resolution on “activities other than those related to driving” that the driver of a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system could undertake when the automated driving system is engaged.

Canada suggestion to postpone inclusion under GTR 16 pending further investigations into possible impact on Canadian tyre requirements.

Proposal for amendments to the proposed draft Annex 4 on audit/CEL to the new UN Regulation on Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS)

VMAD co-chairs’ orientation presentation for the 7th session teleconference.

Revised safety considerations for activities other than driving undertaken by the driver in a vehicle when its automated driving system is engaged.

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.

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.

Proposal to amend ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/34 and informal document GRVA-09-36

Summary report discussing implications for developing a commercial passenger bus event data recorder (EDR) standard, focusing on the feasibility of equipping heavy vehicle event data recorders (HVEDRs) in motorcoaches, buses and school buses.

Request for authorisation to develop a new GTR.

Proposal to introduce provisions on thermal propagation as a result of a single cell thermal runaway.