Proposal to introduce UBE_certified in templates for the information document and WLTP test report, clarify that test results must be within 2 percent of the declared value, and specify the number of significant figures to be used for Usable Battery Energy of the vehicle at certification as related to level 1A requirements in Annex A1 and Annex A2 to UN R154.

Report of the 100th EVE IWG session held October 13, 2026. The group discussed UN GTR 22 status and proposed amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 83 and 154 concerning usable battery energy (UBE) and State of Certified Energy (SOCE) values; UN GTR 21 amendments extending scope to fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), replacing driver/accelerator command terminology, and reducing sampling frequency to 10 Hz, with target completion December 2027; and UN GTR 25 amendments addressing minimum performance requirements (MPRs), energy throughput, and Part C virtual distance verification. Japan proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 177 for ICE power output references. The F&SC received a one-year mandate extension to continue validation activities and address outstanding issues on smart charging test procedures and key performance indicators.

Proposal to:

• Insert a new para. 4 and 5 to the introduction of the 02 series and para. 5 and 6 to the introduction of the 03 series clarifying that the 03 series includes harmonised procedures and that amendments account for vehicles of categories X and Y equipped with Automated Driving Systems,
• Amend para. 2.1. to add ADS to general abbreviations,
• Amend para. 3.2.5., 3.2.31., 3.2.37., 3.5.8., 3.5.9., and 3.5.12. to include vehicle user terminology,
• Insert new para. 3.5.13. to 3.5.16. defining ADS road load determination mode, ADS testing mode, ADS user, and vehicle user,
• Amend para. 3.10.1., 3.10.4., and 3.10.20. concerning On-Board Diagnostic systems and malfunction indication to reference vehicle users and ADS,
• Insert footnote definitions referencing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/153,
• Amend multiple paragraphs throughout Annexes A1, B4, B6, B8, C3, C4, and C5 to accommodate ADS operation,
• Insert new para. 4.2.1.8.6. to Annex B4 specifying ADS road load determination mode requirements for vehicles of categories X and Y,
• Insert new para. 2.4.2.7. to Annex B6 specifying ADS testing mode functional requirements,
• Amend various provisions concerning driver-selectable modes, reagent warning and inducement systems, and OBD monitoring to apply to vehicles equipped with ADS.

Proposal to amend para. 3.7.1. to define rated engine power by reference to UN R85 or UN R177, modify para. 6.3.2.2. to specify applicability to Level 1A only (original and 02 series) or 4-phase WLTP test only (01 and 03 series), amend para. 6.3.2.3. to apply only to Level 1B (original and 02 series) or 3-phase WLTP test (01 and 03 series), modify Annex B1 para. 2.3.2. to except PEVs from Class 3 classification for Level 1B only (original and 02 series) or 3-phase WLTP test only (01 and 03 series), amend Annex B4 para. 6.2.1. and 6.2.4. regarding facility approval duration and validation, and modify Annex B8 para. 1.4., 3.4.1., and 4.1.2. to specify applicability to Level 1B or 3-phase WLTP test and adjust vehicle classification and testing requirements accordingly.

The document addresses accuracy calculation procedures in UN R154.04 Appendix 5, paragraph 4.2, which compares type-approval values from the mains with values at the vehicle interface for energy-related parameters of plug-in electric vehicles and other vehicles. It notes that losses of electric vehicle supply equipment and measurement uncertainties of external devices used to measure voltage and current are not considered in the accuracy calculation. OICA is developing a proposal to address both topics for submission to the 96th GRPE session.

Report on the Task Force Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening activities for the 95th session of GRPE. The task force has completed its mandate to screen regulations for application of automated vehicles. It reviewed amendments to UN R154 for categories X, Y and dual modes, applied existing testing methods and emission legislation frameworks, and identified issues regarding energy consumption of automated vehicles and consistency in accounting for complex system energy consumption. The task force recommends discontinuation as its mandate has ended and it lacks authority to modify existing testing methods and requirements.

Proposal to amend para. 1.1.3. of Annex C1 to clarify that the method for customer values shall be determined in agreement with the authorities only in the case that the specified methods are not applied, and amend paras. 2.1.2. and 3.1.2. of Annex C1 Appendix 2 to correct the technical error in the determination of UBEcertified by specifying that UBEcertified shall be rounded to the nearest whole number if the unit is Wh or to three significant numbers if the unit is kWh, and when the interpolation method is applied, UBEcertified shall be determined by selecting the maximum amongst vehicle H and vehicle L, and if applicable, vehicle M.

Overview of documents and working party activities for the 95th session of the Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE). Documents address improvements to UN R179 (Laboratory Measurement of Brake Emissions for Light Duty Vehicles) including handling of vehicles with limited speed, brake replacement parts regulation, and GTR 24 (Measurement procedures for Brake corner emission factors). Related documents also cover a new regulation for heavy-duty brake emissions and a new global technical regulation for heavy-duty brakes. Working documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2026/29, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2026/30, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2026/31, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2026/32, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2026/53 are submitted.

Report on the 95th GRPE session presenting progress updates for UN GTR No. 21 (Determination of Electrified Vehicle Power), UN GTR No. 22 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Light-Duty Vehicles), and UN GTR No. 25 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Heavy-Duty Vehicles). The IWG on EVE reported on Phase 4 objectives and amendments for GTR 21 and 22, with consideration targets of March 2028, and Phase 3 amendments for GTR 25 with consideration target of March 2027. Future work includes investigations into charging power curves, development of a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve performance, and an inventory on harmonization of recharging capabilities.

Status report on the EV Fast & Smart Charging cluster’s progress on two main activities: developing the Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC), a resolution for a test procedure and KPIs, with eight open points requiring validation and verification; and developing a global roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging, which is finalised and to be published as a UN publication in Q1 2027. The cluster’s mandate has been extended for one year to October 2027 to continue validations, resolve open points, and investigate future work including review clauses and a fast charging performance test for heavy-duty vehicles.

Proposal to expand the CFD alternative method to Level 1B and parts changed in minor model changes, with examples of applicable aerodynamic components that may change with MMC in the scope of the CFD alternative method.

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.

Proposal to introduce UBE_certified in the templates for the information document and WLTP test report under Annex A1 to UN R154. The proposal requests clarification on the number of significant figures for Usable Battery Energy of the vehicle at certification in the information document and seeks confirmation that the test result needs to be within 2 per cent of the declared value in the WLTP test report.

The Task Force reviewed and approved regulatory amendments for ADS-equipped vehicles across multiple UN Regulations. Key decisions included adopting a simplified and consistent definition of ‘vehicle user’ for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, retaining original wording for warning signal transmission to ADS systems, and amending engine torque terminology under UN R49. Amendments were reviewed for UN R49, UN R83, UN R115, UN R154, UN R177, UN R179, and UN R180, with focus on consistency regarding ADS testing modes and an additional 25 kg mass allowance for vehicles of categories X and Y. The Task Force acknowledged that ADS operation may result in additional energy consumption not fully reflected in current testing procedures and agreed to seek GRPE guidance on possible future work.

Provisional agenda for the 35th meeting of the AVRS Task Force scheduled for 12 October 2026, including adoption of agenda, review of minutes from the previous meeting, discussion of a proposal for a Supplement to the 02 and 03 series of amendments to UN R154, discussion on ADS vehicles and their energy consumption and continuation of the Task Force mandate, a status report on GRPE-95, and any other business.

Proposal to amend para. 1.1.3. to remove language requiring agreement with authorities regarding methods for customer values when specific methods are applied, delete redundant text already described in para. 1.1.1., and amend paras. 2.1.2. and 3.1.2. to clarify that usable battery energy values including UBE measured are considered as positive values.

Proposal to amend para. 6.2.4. of Annex B4 to separate force measurement accuracy verification from other measurements taken at three-monthly intervals, requiring force measurement accuracy to be verified upon initial installation, after major maintenance and within 370 days before testing, and to require that each combination of wind speeds used for road load determination be validated separately.

Proposal to amend para. 6.7.2.2. of Annex B4 to clarify the use of aerodynamic force values for body components and optional equipment, amend para. 3.2.3.2.2.3. of Annex B7 to update terminology from optional equipment to body components and/or optional equipment and to expand the alternative method to Level 1B, and amend para. 3.2.3.2.2.3.2.1. to require manufacturers to declare identifying information for simulation software and calculation conditions to be documented in test reports and agreed with the responsible authority.

Proposal to amend Annex A1 points 3.2.12.2.10.2. to 3.2.12.2.10.5. to clarify that information on periodically regenerating systems is not applicable when a Declaration of Compliance for Regeneration Requirements is used, amend Annex A1 points 3.2.20.2.5. to 3.2.20.2.7.1. to clarify that information on heat storage and Ambient Temperature Correction Test is not applicable when a Declaration of Compliance for the ATCT is used, amend Annex A1 points 9.10.5., 9.10.5.5., 9.10.5.6. and 9.10.5.7. to limit applicability of heating system information to vehicles subject to Annex B10, and add explanatory notes (t), (u), and (v).

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