35. The expert from OICA introduced GRPE-77-08 on the harmonization of Heavy Duty Fuel Economy measurements. He proposed to organize a one-day workshop during the next session of GRPE in January 2019 to exchange information on the different approaches used by the CPs to measure fuel economy from heavy duty vehicles.

36. The expert from EC supported the idea to have a workshop organized as part of the January 2019 session of GRPE.

37. The secretariat agreed to assist in the organization of the workshop and help manage the coordination with other meetings from IWGs.

OICA proposal to pursue gradual harmonization of heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards, beginning with an effort to define a uniform measurement procedure through a global technical regulation.

52. The expert from OICA briefly introduced GRPE-76-20 on non-harmonized fuel economy provisions for heavy duty vehicles in various countries and regions. The expert from OICA proposed that a workshop would be organized in order to discuss this subject. The secretariat agreed to collaborate in hosting the workshop. GRPE agreed to add a corresponding item on the agenda of GRPE.