28. The expert from OICA introduced GRPE-79-12 detailing the next steps to initiate work on the harmonization of fuel economy procedures for heavy duty vehicles. He emphasized that the workshop in January 2020 during the week of the next session of GRPE will be held for information sharing and to identify potential parties that would be interested to work on the topic.

29. GRPE noted the request for a meeting room for a half a day during the GRPE week in January 2020.

31. The expert from OICA introduced GRPE-78-15 and summarized the workshop on the harmonization of heavy duty fuel economy measurements held by OICA earlier during the GRPE week. He thanked the secretariat for the assistance in organizing the event. He highlighted the high level of interest shown by all parties involved in the workshop.

32. The Chair encouraged GRPE to start activities in this topic. He suggested a follow-up workshop in January 2020 to gauge progress. The expert from OICA confirmed activities on this topic is of high priority to them, and he confirmed his willingness to organize such a workshop prior to the January 2020 session of GRPE.