Document outlines preparation for establishing a Task Force on Swappable Battery under GRPE. Identifies sustainability aspects including on-board battery use as renewable energy buffer, battery cost and separate sale/lease models, vehicle lifespan exceeding battery life requiring service exchange, and battery replacement due to technology evolution. Lists issues for WP.29 framework covering vehicle approval with different battery pack numbers, separate battery approval, safety measures during swapping, attachment functionality, durability requirements, battery history tracing, cyber security, battery failure alerts, software updates, battery lifetime definition, and compatibility checking between battery and vehicle combinations. Proposes establishment of new Task Force under GRPE with collaboration among existing groups, two-step approach for identifying work items and drafting Terms of Reference, and timeline for five Task Force meetings from December 2026 to April 2027.

Logistic information for the EVE IWG Tokyo meeting in hybrid format scheduled for 16–17 February 2027 at Hibikoku Conference Square. Provides venue address, access information via nearby metro stations, accommodation options, and visa exemption information for 74 countries and regions.

Session agenda for the 100th meeting of the Electric Vehicles and the Environment Informal Working Group on 13 October 2026. The agenda covers status reports and presentations on UN GTR 22, UN GTR 21, and UN GTR 25, with discussion of Euro 7 review clause, readiness monitoring, and regulatory topics including MPRs, energy throughput, and Part C virtual distance verification.

Proposal to amend UN GTR No. 25 by modifying requirements for State-of-Certified Energy (SOCE) monitors, battery performance requirements, in-use verification procedures for Parts A, B, and C, and related test procedures and annexes. The GTR establishes harmonised methods to determine in-vehicle battery durability performance of Heavy-Duty Pure Electric Vehicles (HD-PEVs) and Heavy-Duty Off-Vehicle Charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HD-OVC-HEVs) of categories 1-2 and 2 exceeding 3,855 kg technically permissible maximum laden mass. The document includes tracked changes to Amendment 1 (WP.29/2026/209), with sections subject to discussion or decision indicated in square brackets and strikethrough text denoting proposed deletions.

Status update on Euro 7 implementation for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. For LDV (M₁, N₁), application begins 30 months after Euro 7 entry into force for new types (29 November 2026) and 42 months for all new vehicles (29 November 2027). For HDV (M₂, M₃, N₂, N₃, O₃, O₄), application begins 48 months after entry into force for new types (29 May 2028) and 60 months for all new vehicles (29 May 2029). Small Volume Manufacturers comply from 1 July 2030 (M₁, N₁) and 1 July 2031 (M₂, M₃, N₂, N₃). Brake emissions apply 1 January 2030 for LDV and 1 January 2030–1 January 2035 for HDV. Tyre abrasion (UN R186) applies 1 July 2028 for C1 class tyres, 1 April 2030 for C2 class, and 1 April 2032 for C3 class.

Report of the 99th session of the EVE IWG held September 8-9, 2026, covering discussions on UN GTR 21, UN GTR 22, and UN GTR 25. Topics included Japan’s proposal to revise UBE certified value calculations, China’s proposal to incorporate fuel cell vehicles under GTR 21, China’s proposals for vehicle category modifications and minimum performance requirements under GTR 25, Japan’s proposals for measurement requirements under GTR 21, assessment of alternative test methods for GTR 25, and open items across all three GTRs. The group confirmed target dates of March 2028 for GTR 21 and GTR 25 amendments.

The agenda for the Electric Vehicles and the Environment Informal Working Group 98th session scheduled for July 15, 2026, includes presentations on battery performance, discussions on UN GTR 21, UN GTR 22, and UN GTR 25 regulatory topics including minimum performance requirements, state of charge reference, readiness monitor and conditioning cycles, mutual recognition, fuel cell electric vehicles, highly integrated systems, energy throughput, normal usage indices, and battery replacement provisions. UN GTR 25 amendment 2 must be submitted to March 2027 GRPE with a December 2026 deadline.

EV Guard Oy manufactures battery guards for hybrid and electric vehicles using 3 mm marine aluminum and 8 mm recycled PET composite to protect battery packs, liquid-cooling systems, and electrical connectors. The guards distribute impact force, reduce temperature fluctuations, improve energy efficiency, and are 100% recyclable. The company supplies guards to authorized repair shops. No valid regulation currently applies to aftermarket battery shields; UN R100 does not cover this product, representing a structural gap in regulation.

The French Mobilities Alliance is a federation bringing together entrepreneurs in the autotech and new mobility sectors driving innovation toward a low-carbon, digital, and universally accessible form of mobility. It has more than 100 members organized across 10 working groups covering accessibility, batteries, electrification, elected officials, carsharing, data and AI, free-floating, carpooling, supply chain, and corporate fleets. The Alliance is the 19th branch of Mobilians, a federation which brings together more than 180,000 companies across 25 mobility-related sectors.

The Electric Vehicles and the Environment informal group reported on amendments to UN Global Technical Regulations 21, 22, and 25 governing electrified vehicle power, battery durability for light-duty vehicles, and battery durability for heavy-duty vehicles. Proposed changes include revised test methods, boundary conditions, definitions, and alignment with UN Regulation transposition efforts. Future work includes investigating fuel-cell vehicles, charging power curves, and alternative test methods.