Review of WP.29 and PMP exhaust emissions activities for the PMP informal group session.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation based upon the provisions for tyre-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) extracted from UN R64 in order to facilitate the application of UN R64 within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system. This proposal also seeks to take into account efforts to update US FMVSS requirements for TPMS.

Revised proposal to align UN R78 with the provisions for anti-lock braking systems used in other regulations, including specific exemptions for certain off-road vehicles as incorporated in UN Regulation No. 13. The proposal clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle. The European Commission prepared this revised proposal in cooperation with Germany, the Netherlands and IMMA. Given the importance of the changes, the proposal includes transitional provisions.

Information and status report on the European Commission Cooperative ITS Deployment Platform established in 2014 to define the European framework for connected vehicles and on the Commission Decision C(2015) 6943 of 19 October 2015 establishing a High Level Group on the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth of the Automotive Industry in the European Union (GEAR 2030) with particular attention to the evolution of connected and autonomous vehicles.

Revised version of the proposal, updated by the GRRF secretariat to take into account comments received during the February 2016 GRRF session, for a revised new UN Regulation based on the provisions for tyre-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) extracted from UN R64 in order to facilitate the application of UN R64 within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system. This proposal also seeks to take into account efforts to update US FMVSS requirements for TPMS.

Revised proposal to align UN R78 with the provisions for anti-lock braking systems used in other regulations, including specific exemptions for certain off-road vehicles as incorporated in UN Regulation No. 13. The proposal clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle. This revised proposal takes into account comments received during the February 2016 GRRF session.

Revised proposal to ensure that coupling balls do not block rear lighting and/or registration plates. In line with the EU General Safety Rule, Annex IV specification for application of UN R55, couplings that might block lighting or plates must be removable, repositionable, and unlockable in order to make it easier for users to remove them or reposition them when not in use (e.g., towing a trailer.) Coupling balls that are so designed as to be unable to block lighting or plates may still incorporate locks and/or require tools to remove or reposition.

Proposal from the European Commission to provide clarifications and correct errors in the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83.

Proposal from the European Commission to provide clarifications and correct errors in the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83.

Proposal to require seat-belt reminders for all seating positions, including rear positions, and to clarify the scope of the regulation.

Explanation of recommendations developed for the European Commission by LAT, TNO, Heinz Steven, and TÜV Nord for the improvement of the regulations with regard to additional sound emission provisions.

Based on the outcomes of a European Commission study, proposal to clarify the text and align its provisions with other vehicle sound regulations, especially UN R41, including to replace references to “two wheeled moped” with the term “L1 category vehicles” (and consequently to replace references to “moped” with “vehicle”) and to replace the term “noise” with “sound” (except for references to background noise) throughout the regulation.

Based on the outcomes of a European Commission study, proposal to clarify the text and align its provisions with other vehicle sound regulations, especially UN R41.

Agreement to delete the obligation to log the position of the antilock brake system switch (on/off) proposed in document EPPR-16-03.

Goals and objectives for the task force established to draft provisions for GTR No. 15 to ensure that pollutant emissions do not exceed emission limits throughout the lifetime of the vehicle.

Draft proposal for a mandate to develop two different types of tests:

a) In-service-conformity (ISC) testing to be done by the manufacturer and the authority responsible for issuing the emission type approval and intended to assess the durability of emission control systems over a certain period of use.

b) Verification testing typically to be done by an independent third party, i.e. an authority not involved in the initial type approval process, NGOs or the manufacturers’ peers, in order to check the integrity of the initial approval test itself and to ensure that the use of (partially inevitable) test flexibilities by the manufacturer is limited.

Proposal for a mandate to develop provisions under GTR No. 15 to check the level of specific pollutant emissions of vehicles corresponding to conditions encountered during the winter season.

1) Bag measurements vs continuous diluted sampling and 2) Calibration gases and mixtures

Presentation of EU plans for new NRMM requirements pursuant to the revision of Directive 97/68/EC.

Proposal to update the provisions of Regulation No. 92 to a level at least equivalent to the corresponding provisions in the European Union legislation. The document proposes improved terminology and definitions, including new ones, improved sound emission testing conditions and procedures. It also introduces anti-tampering provisions and an “Additional sound emission provisions” (ASEP) statement by the manufacturer.

Based on the outcomes of a European Commission study, proposal to clarify the text and align its provisions with other vehicle sound regulations, especially UN R41.

Based on the outcomes of a European Commission study, proposal to clarify the text and align its provisions with other vehicle sound regulations, especially UN R41, including to replace references to “two wheeled moped” with the term “L1 category vehicles” (and consequently to replace references to “moped” with “vehicle”) and to replace the term “noise” with “sound” (except for references to background noise) throughout the regulation. It proposes improved terminology and definitions, including new ones, improved sound emission testing conditions and procedures. It also introduces sound emission measurement through new testing of in use vehicles in motion.

Presentation on result from the Green eMotion (GeM) project.

Comments on document ITS/AD-08-03-Rev1.

Proposal to introduce technical requirements for Corrective Steering Functions (lane departure prevention, lane-keeping assistance (LKAS), steering angle correction, etc.) as defined in the regulation. The proposal offers four options to ensure appropriate approvals of LKAS and related CSF systems until such time as more precise requirements can be defined:

• Option 1 and option 2: Not to grant any type approvals for corrective steering functions until detailed technical requirements for CSF are incorporated into this Regulation.
• Option 3: Amend the definition of CSF as proposed in this document.
• Option 4: Amend the definition of corrective steering functions and to include technical requirements for LKAS as an ASCF of Category B1 as proposed in this document.

Proposal to allow for the approval of speedometers and odometers that enable drivers to display figures either in km/h or mph (but not both simultaneously). The proposal also clarifies the application of the provisions across the category L vehicle subcategories.

Proposal to update and clarify the text and to align the text with other UN Regulations and adopted proposals.

Presentation concerning the proposals to clarify and update the texts and to align their provisions and terms.

Proposal to amend the classification criteria of L1-category vehicles (e.g., mopeds) under R.E.3 in line with technical progress.

Draft regulation prepared for consideration during the 21st IWVTA SGR0 session and incorporating proposed revisions concerning “IWVTA class/vehicle type” from the European Commission.

Proposal to amend the annex on complex electronic systems, in particular, to require auditing of the methodologies used to ensure system safety at both concept and system level. Concept level specifically requires consideration of interaction with other vehicle systems.

Proposal of updated objectives and timelines for the work of the ACSF informal group.

Proposal to develop an amendment to GTR 1 in order to align the specifications for side doors with rear mounted hinges with the corresponding provisions of UN Regulation No. 11.

Presentation on the EU Horizon 2020 collaborative research project.

Third revision of the original draft amendment proposed in document EPPR-11-15 (i.e. draft version for EPPR-11-15/Rev.3 for consideration by the EPPR informal group).

Set of questions concerning transitional provision for the 05 series of amendments to UN R10.

Proposal to amend the annex on complex electronic systems, in particular, to require auditing of the methodologies used to ensure system safety at both concept and system level. Concept level specifically requires consideration of interaction with other vehicle systems.

Proposal to correct figure 2 in Annex 1B to show the referenced zones A and B, to add sentence “Non-rigid material of < 50 Shore A hardness may be removed in order to demonstrate that covered or padded rigid parts are not contacted by the head or the chest of the manikin during the test.”, and to make editorial improvements.

Final report, pursuant to the amendment’s approval by GRSP, to accompany the amendment to align the specifications for back doors with those of side doors with rear mounted hinges as established in UN Regulation No.11.

Draft proposal for eventual submission to WP.29 for the further development of the GTR on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle safety, including the following additional areas for consideration:

1. Scope revision to address additional vehicle classes;
2. Requirements for material compatibility and hydrogen embrittlement;
3. Requirements for the fuelling receptacle;
4. Evaluation of performance-based test for long-term stress rupture proposed in Phase 1;
5. Consideration of research results reported after completion of Phase 1 – specifically research related to electrical safety, hydrogen storage systems, and post-crash safety;
6. Consideration of 200 per cent NWP or lower as the minimum burst requirement;
7. Safety guard system for the case of isolation resistance breakdown.