Chairman and secretary summarized the meeting as follows:
The results of validation test program 1 with the new model structure were presented by the institutes; the new model structure includes a comprehensive component model library, a new signal naming convention and restructured vehicle models.
The next model release will be on 31/10/2013.
The final decision on chassis dyno testing will be taken at the 16th HDH meeting.
Validation test program 2 at JRC has started in May; so far, the validation criteria of the Japanese regulation could not be met; further work is needed.
Institutes and JASIC will jointly develop a proposal for fixed slopes.
A specific procedure for plug-in hybrids will not be included.
The OICA proposal on vehicle parameters was agreed.
Weighting factors will not be included.
Discussion on master ECU will continue.
Discussion on work (engine or system) for the emissions calculation will continue at the 16th meeting.
The technical secretary of HDH drafting group has been nominated.
The drafting group will work hard to have the informal document ready for the 68th GRPE.