European Commission proposals for changes to the text of the automatic emergency call systems/devices regulation under development. These changes focus mainly on the use of global navigation satellite systems and do not represent an endorsement of the rest of the text.

European Commission position stressing its requirement that the proposed automatic emergency call system regulation cover and include the EGNOS (EU Satellite Augmentation system) and Galileo (the EU global navigation satellite system).

Update on the status of European efforts to deploy a mandatory in-vehicle emergency call system.

Proposal to replace Directive 97/68/EC with an updated and more appropriate regulation, including expansion of the scope to include additional engine categories and to adapt the emission stages last amended in 2004 to the current state of technology. Furthermore, the regulation would address mismatches between emission limits and certain engine categories.

EC proposal to address misinterpretations among type approval authorities and manufacturers that “extreme range extenders” (e.g. serial hybrid + small gasoline tank volume + range extender only used after battery is exhausted, + …) can be type-approved as pure electric vehicles.

Empty template for developing the provisions of the proposed L-category vehicle on-board diagnostics global technical regulation.

Proposal for the stage I “requirements for two- or three-wheeled light motor vehicles with regard to on-board diagnostics”.

Proposal for the stages I and II “requirements for two- or three-wheeled light motor vehicles with regard to on-board diagnostics”.

European Commission working draft for a GTR to evaluate the propulsion performance of two- and three-wheeled light vehicles:

• maximum design vehicle speed; a test procedure comprising of repeated test runs over a defined distance on a test track or road to determine the maximum speed a vehicle is able to attain under standard conditions;
• net torque, net power; test procedures comprising of dynamometer runs at full load operation with measurements over a range of combustion engine and/or electric motor speeds to determine the maximum power and torque curves of the propulsion units;
• maximum thirty minutes power: test procedure comprising of a test run at a constant power over thirty minutes to determine the maximum power an electric powertrain is able to produce over a thirty minutes period;
• maximum continuous rated power, switch-off distance and maximum assistance factor: test procedure for light vehicles designed to pedal comprising of test runs on a test bench with measurements to determine the maximum continuous rated power, the driving distance with motor assistance after stopping to pedal (switch-off distance) and the maximum ratio of motor power to rider input power (assistance factor).

Published report by TRL/ECORYS under a contract from the European Commission to assess the expected impact (cost/benefit) of the proposals for global technical regulations to address fuel-efficiency, emissions, and related performance characteristics of motorcycles and related L-category vehicles.

EVAP – proposal Part B.3, section 4

Joint proposal from Japan and the EC for an amendment to insert a placeholder with respect to the Type III test procedures on crankcase emissions in the draft GTR on test types III and IV.

Joint proposal by Japan and the EC to improve wording of paragraph 2.1.1.3 of Annex B.3.4. (accuracy of test equipment) in the draft GTR on L-category vehicles evaporative and crankcase emissions (Type III and IV tests).

Proposal to amend the EC-prepared text for the stage I “requirements for two- or three-wheeled light motor vehicles with regard to on-board diagnostics”.

European Commission proposal to delete torque limitation thresholds from the proposed OBD text in order to allow Contracting Parties to set their own malfunction indicator (MI) activation criteria (as a result of the failure to reach an international consensus on the torque limitation thresholds).

Proposed draft text for a new UN Regulation for “uniform provisions concerning the approval of two- and three-wheeled light motor vehicles with regard to tailpipe emissions after cold start, tailpipe emissions at idle, at free acceleration and with regard to the energy efficiency”.

Proposal for a supplement to the draft global technical regulation on the “measurement procedure for two- or three-wheeled light motor vehicles equipped with a combustion engine with regard to the crankcase and evaporative emissions”.

Proposed draft text for a second phase of the proposed new UN Regulation for “uniform provisions concerning the approval of two- and three-wheeled light motor vehicles with regard to tailpipe emissions after cold start, tailpipe emissions at idle, at free acceleration and with regard to the energy efficiency”.

Proposal for a global technical regulation on "requirements for two- and three-wheeled light motor vehicles with regard to the durability of the pollution control devices.

Proposal to refine the scope based upon engine size and power.

Suggestion by the European Commission to develop several global technical regulations concerning specific environmental aspects of electrified vehicles falling outside the scope of the WLTP (Worldwide Light vehicle Test Procedure for emissions and fuel efficiency) test cycle. These new GTR would complement the WLTP work by addressing adjacent issues such as battery durability or charging performance. The idea is to allow for these complementary rules to be referenced within the WLTP or other GTR but also to enable their use as stand-alone rules regardless of whether a nation applies WLTP.

The European Commission proposes to amend the draft EVE mandate in order to avoid overlap in the scope of work with other informal working groups addressing electric vehicle environmental issues. In addition, the EC proposes to extend the mandate duration given its understanding of the complexity, tasks and decision processes involved in meeting its objectives.

EC proposal to delete work on vehicle range and energy consumption testing and a method of stating energy consumption from the scope of the EVE group mandate (since these subjects are being pursued by other GRPE informal groups) and to extend the mandate duration.

In document GRSG/2014/25, the AVLI informal group proposed to add classes and definitions for agricultural vehicles to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles. The proposal raised consistency issues for the EU with respect to vehicle definitions that will be introduced by Regulation (EU) 167/2013 in 2016. Therefore, the EU Commission services have developed two alternative proposals: one in full alignment with the definitions used in the EU regulation and one based on the AVLI group definitions with small changes to achieve consistency with the EU legislation.

Summary of the background and aims of the EU proposal to restructure and simplify automotive lighting regulations.

Comments from the European Commission in response to the proposal of the GRE Informal Group on Agricultural Vehicle Lighting Installation (AVLI) to introduce new categories of vehicles, namely agricultural trailers and towed machinery, into the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (document GRSG/2014/25).

Report and draft text for the implementation of GTR No. 15 (WLTP) in EU law (via EU Regulation No 692/2008).

Explanatory presentation on EU plans for the integration of the new light vehicle emissions global technical regulation into EU law.

The aim of the amendment is to clarify the wording of transitional provisions and align them with the General Guidelines for UN Regulatory Procedures and Transitional Provisions in UN Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.1). In addition, the proposed wording above would allow Contracting Parties to refuse UN type-approvals if the requirements specified in the 07 series of amendments are not met.

European Commission proposal for minimum wet grip limits on Class C3 tyres. The EC notes that the wet grip (G) index is intended as a precautionary measure that would set a minimum level already satisfied by products currently on the market. In anticipation of improvements in new tires, the EC proposes to add a notation “Wet grip index (G) ≥ 0.80 may be considered for new types of tyres 96 months after the entry into force date of Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments, based on robust field data and cost-effectiveness analysis.”

Report of the special meeting held in Paris on 21 November 2013 to discuss wet grip values for Class C2 and C3 tyres.

Proposal to add classifications covering agricultural trailers and towed agricultural machinery in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3).

Proposal to clarify the provision for permissible deactivation of ABS systems under the proposal to clarify the use of Combined Braking Systems (CBS) under UN R78.

Proposal to clarify the provision for permissible deactivation of ABS systems under the proposal to clarify the use of Combined Braking Systems (CBS) under GTR No. 3.