Proposal from GRSP to update provisions in line with the 03 series of amendments to UN R100, introduce optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable REESS in any orientation in order to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries, and correct the numbering of the explanatory notes to the new definition “specific voltage condition” in paragraph 2.47.

Correction to the numbering of the explanatory notes to the new definition “specific voltage condition” in paragraph 2.47.

24. The expert from IMMA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22, aimed at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L by aligning them to UN GTR No. 20. He also added that the proposal was including new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, that would enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22 as amended by annex VII to the report (GRSP-70-24). The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 136 (Electric vehicle L) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

Proposal to update provisions in line with the 03 series of amendments to UN R100. The proposal also introduces new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable REESS in any orientation in order to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries.

24. The expert from IMMA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22, aimed at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L by aligning them to UN GTR No. 20. He also added that the proposal was including new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, that would enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22 as amended by annex VII to the report (GRSP-70-24). The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 136 (Electric vehicle L) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

Consolidate revision of the regulation in line with the proposal for amendments to align the regulation with the 03 series of UN R100 and introduce provisions to enable safe use of swappable REESS.

28. The expert from International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) introduced GRSP-69-13, aiming at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L in UN Regulation No. 136, by aligning them to the new 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 100 and UN GTR No. 20. Moreover, he explained that the proposal included new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. He also mentioned GRSP-69-14, providing a consolidated version of the amended UN Regulation. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its December 2021 session and requested to distribute GRSP-69-13 with an official symbol at its next session.

Proposal to update provisions in line with the 03 series of amendments to UN R100. The proposal also introduces new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable REESS in any orientation in order to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries.

28. The expert from International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) introduced GRSP-69-13, aiming at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L in UN Regulation No. 136, by aligning them to the new 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 100 and UN GTR No. 20. Moreover, he explained that the proposal included new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. He also mentioned GRSP-69-14, providing a consolidated version of the amended UN Regulation. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its December 2021 session and requested to distribute GRSP-69-13 with an official symbol at its next session.

48. The expert from IMMA introduced a presentation (GRSP-68-22) about the need of dedicated requirements for swappable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage Systems (REESS). He clarified that swappable REESS might be mounted in different vehicle models, having different mounting positions. He added that to ensure safe operation of a swappable REESS in different orientations and avoid multiple testing for each vehicle design he would propose to introduce dedicated stricter testing conditions into the UN Regulation. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject on the basis of a possible proposal from IMMA.

48. GRSP noted a presentation (GRSP-58-12-Rev.1) tabled by the expert from Japan. He informed GRSP about the progress of the safety regulations on motorcycles as part of the Road Vehicles Act and how to develop and establish a type approval system for hydrogen fuel-cell motorcycles. GRSP agreed to continue discussion on similar national legislative initiatives at its May 2016 session.

Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)

26. The expert from France, Chair of the frontal impact (FI) IWG, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2015/7 to align the UN Regulation No. 94 with the provisions of new draft UN Regulation (full-width frontal collision) on the protection of older occupants. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2015/7, as amended by Annex III (including GRSP-57-02) to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2015/7 as amended to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their November 2015 sessions as draft 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 94.

27. The expert from the Netherlands introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2015/13 aligning the provisions of UN Regulation No. 94 with the new provisions on Camera-Monitor Systems provisions in UN Regulation No. 46 (Devices for indirect vision). GRSP adopted the proposal, as reproduced by Annex III (including GRSP-57-02), and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2015 sessions, as draft Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments and as part of (see para. 26) the draft 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94.

41. GRSP noted the request of WP.29 (WP.29-165-16) to change the definition of Rechargeable Energy Storage System (REESS) in Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System and maintaining the same acronym REESS in all UN Regulations under GRSP responsibilities (where REESS is present). It was noted that this was needed to avoid confusion with Rechargeable Storage Systems of different kinds (such as mechanical storage systems). Accordingly, GRSP adopted GRSP-57-02 as reproduced in Annex VI of the report. The secretariat was requested to submit it to the November 2015 session of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft: (i) Supplement 4 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 12 (Steering mechanism), (ii) as part of (see para. 27) Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision protection), (iii) 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 94 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2015/7) (see para. 26), (iv) Supplement 5 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 95 (Lateral collision protection), (v) Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 100 (Battery electric vehicle safety), (vii) amendment to draft Regulation on electric vehicles of category L (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/69) and (viii) amendment to draft Regulation on uniform provisions for the approval of passenger cars in the event of a frontal collision with focus on the restraint system (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2015/11) (see para. 33).

Proposed text for the new UN Regulation on the safety of electric motorcycles and related vehicles.

74. The Chair of GRSP presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/69. The representative of Germany noted that the document contained square brackets. The World Forum agreed that they should be removed as follows and then be submitted to AC.1 for voting:

75. Through the document, replace “Rechargeable [Electrical] Energy Storage System” to read "Rechargeable Electrical Energy Storage System ".

Corrections to the informal group working draft (document REESS-12-09).

Corrections proposed to document GRSP/2014/26 which introduced amendments to the draft regulation as presented in document GRSG/2014/11.

38. The expert from Germany, Chair of the IWG on Rechargeable Energy Storage System (REESS), introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/26 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/11 and proposing a draft UN Regulation on safety requirements with respect to the electric power train of vehicles of categories L with a maximum design speed exceeding 6 km/h. The expert from IMMA proposed some amendments (GRSP-56-01) superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/26. Finally, GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/11 as amended by Annex VI to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their June 2015 sessions as a new draft UN Regulation on electric vehicles of category L.

Text prepared by the Informal Working Group of Rechargeable Energy Storage System (IWG REESS) to resolve open issues concerning the draft new UN Regulation on L-category vehicle electric powertrains (document GRSP/2014/11).

38. The expert from Germany, Chair of the IWG on Rechargeable Energy Storage System (REESS), introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/26 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/11 and proposing a draft UN Regulation on safety requirements with respect to the electric power train of vehicles of categories L with a maximum design speed exceeding 6 km/h. The expert from IMMA proposed some amendments (GRSP-56-01) superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/26. Finally, GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/11 as amended by Annex VI to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their June 2015 sessions as a new draft UN Regulation on electric vehicles of category L.

Proposals prepared by the experts of the Informal Group on REESS to resolve the open issues in the draft regulation on electric motorcycle safety (document GRSP/2014/11) as discussed during the 55th GRSP session.