GRSP proposal to align the definition of REESS with UN R100.

Proposal to align the REESS definition in the new UN Regulation of fuel system integrity and electric power train safety in the event of a rear-end collision with the definition adopted under UN R100.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation for the type approval of M1 vehicles with a total permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and of N1 with regard to fuel integrity and safety of high voltage systems in case of a rear-end collision. This proposal aligns rear impact (UN R34) and electric vehicle safety (UN R100) requirements with the new EU General Safety Regulation and with GTR 20 on electric vehicle safety.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision.

51. The representative of the United States of America, on behalf of the Chair of GRSP, informed WP.29 about the results of the work of the group at its sixty-sixth session (for details see the session report: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/66).

52. The World Forum noted that Mr. M Koubek (United States of America) chaired the session due to the separation of the previous Chair, Mr. Nha Nguyen, from federal service at the U.S. Department of Transportation, in accordance with Rule 14 of the Rules of Procedure of the UNECE (E/ECE/778/Rev.5).

53. The World Forum noted that Mr. M Koubek (United States of America) had been elected as GRSP Chair and that Mr. H.G. Kim (Republic of Korea) had been elected as Vice-Chair for the sessions of GRSP scheduled in the year 2020.

26. The World Forum recalled the report of the Chair of GRSP on its sixty-seventh session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/66 and Add.1) and approved the report.