Proposal from the informal working group on Cyber Security and OTA issues (CS/OTA) to update the text:
Use of “802.11p” to refer to V2X communications is out of date: 802.11p is properly referred to as 802.11-OCB and other direct communication methods are in use. “V2X” is the preferred term.
Platooning is a niche V2X operation and not widely used: The proposal suggests to use more mainstream examples such as cooperative awareness or manoeuvre coordination.
International Telecommunication Union – Radiocommunication sector (ITU-R) Working Party (WP) 5A would like to introduce itself to UNECE WP on Automated/Autonomous Connected Vehicles (GRVA). ITU-R WP 5A addresses the radio communication issue of Land Mobile Service and is responsible for studies related to the Land Mobile Service and wireless access including RLANs (Radio Local Area Networks). Within WP 5A, Working Group (WG) 5A-5 addresses the issues pertinent to new technology, such as ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), CAV (Connected Automated Vehicles) and MTC (Machine Type Communications).
Automated driving: Liaison statement on final list of approved Technical Reports from ITU-T FG-AI4AD
Reference Number: GRVA-15-12
This liaison statement aims to inform ITU-T Study Group 16 on the publication of the Technical Reports FGAI4AD-01 and FG-AI4AD-03 concerning an automated driving safety data protocol.
Reviewing UNECE Regulations and GTRs on their Fitness for ADS
Reference Number: GRPE-87-34
Input from the GRVA task force on the screening of WP.29 regulations for their fitness in application to Automated Driving Systems and ADS vehicles (FADS).
Proposal from the EDR/DSSAD informal group to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications. The proposal is based on the following considerations:
There are multiple ways in which the acceleration data accuracy tolerance can be applied. This can potentially lead to different interpretations when applied by type-approval authorities. For clarity, the accuracy tolerance is specified as “+/- 10 per cent of the full range of the accelerometer used in the ECU containing the EDR function”.
The proposal enables a component test (including a time-shifting algorithm to address differences in sampling rates between an EDR and bench test) to address difficulties in verifying acceleration sensor accuracy under vehicle crash tests.
The proposal adds a footnote to clarify that the manufacturer has discretion (option) over the format for lateral acceleration data in rollover event because such data is not recorded using the lateral airbag deployment sensors.
The proposal adds Annex 6 on the verification procedure with an illustration of the tolerance corridor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
UN R160: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: GRSG/2023/15
Proposal from the EDR/DSSAD informal group to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications. The proposal is based on the following considerations:
There are multiple ways in which the acceleration data accuracy tolerance can be applied. This can potentially lead to different interpretations when applied by type-approval authorities. For clarity, the accuracy tolerance is specified as “+/- 10 per cent of the full range of the accelerometer used in the ECU containing the EDR function”.
The proposal enables a component test (including a time-shifting algorithm to address differences in sampling rates between an EDR and bench test) to address difficulties in verifying acceleration sensor accuracy under vehicle crash tests.
The proposal adds a footnote to clarify that the manufacturer has discretion (option) over the format for lateral acceleration data in rollover event because such data is not recorded using the lateral airbag deployment sensors.
The proposal adds Annex 6 on the verification procedure with an illustration of the tolerance corridor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
Presentation (accompanied by supporting documents) to show how this subject is being addressed by other parties outside WP.29/GRVA. The materials are not submitted for as proposals for consideration or adoption.
Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative methodology to the physical tests. This approach requires the preliminary assessment of the methodology to be used.
UN R155: Proposal for amendments to the Interpretation Document
Reference Number: GRVA-15-18
Proposal to improve the applicability of examples given in Tables A1 and B1 in Annex 5 in UN R155 regarding risks due to spoofing of messages or data received by the vehicle.
Proposal from the GRVA secretariat to amend the original proposal based on the input of a workshop on the implementation of UN R155 held during 12-13 Jan. 2023.
ADS: Proposal for amendments to the NATM guidelines (WP.29/2022/58)
Reference Number: GRVA-15-26
Proposal to amend the guidelines on ADS assessment and test methods. This document is available with tracked changes in pdf version and in .docx format.
ITU-R Study Group 5 - “Terrestrial services”: Draft new Report ITU-R M.[CAV] “Connected Automated Vehicles (CAV)”
Reference Number: ITS3-05-09
Introduction to ITU activity addressing radio communication aspects of CAV, such as descriptions of communication methods, use cases and radiocommunication systems for CAV, as well as radiocommunication requirements and spectrum needs for CAV.
Identification of the Status of a Vehicle with ADS
Reference Number: GRVA-15-15/Rev.2
Information concerning ways to address the interests of law enforcement in being able to determine whether a vehicle is being operated by an ADS relative to the enforcement of laws regarding activities permitted to a driver (or conversely, permitted to the occupant of a driver’s seat while the vehicle is under ADS operation).
Amendments to the ADAS Task Force Deliverables and Timings
Reference Number: GRVA-15-43
Proposal from the task force to revise target dates leading to GRVA approval of the text for a new UN Regulation on driver-control assistance systems (DCAS) during its January 2024 session (indicating possible adoption of the regulation by WP.29 during its June 2024 session with entry into force in December 2024).
Proposal from the task force on Automated Vehicle Signalling Requirements to introduce provisions for vehicles with a driving system controlling its operation or operated by driver-support features, automated driving features, or an Automated Driving System and provide lighting requirements adapted to such vehicles and operating modes.
UN R157: Proposal for a supplement to the original version and to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: GRVA/2023/8
Proposal to align the text with the guidelines on UN regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.3). Under the guidelines, a UN Regulation (in this case, UN R157) making reference to the provisions of another UN Regulation (in this case, UN R10) shall not require actual approval to that UN regulation but simply refer to the provisions of that UN Regulation.
UN R160: Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2023/11
Reference Number: GRSG-125-01/Rev.1
Proposal to remove provisions for the verification of the acceleration data accuracy that require lead time for implementation. Specifically, lateral acceleration in rollover events are not recorded using the same sensors as used for lateral air bag deployments. A separate document proposes to include these verification procedures via a new series of amendments rather than as a supplement.
UN R160: Proposal for a new 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: GRSG-125-02/Rev.2
Proposal to introduce a new component-level verification procedure for acceleration sensor accuracy with a two-year transitional period to allow for implementation.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/70) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R155 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R155: Proposal for amendments to the Interpretation Document
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/45
Proposal to introduce an explanation clarifying the possibility for Approval Authorities to recognise Certificates of Compliance for Cyber Security Management Systems (CSMS) issued by the Approval Authority of another Contracting Party.
UN R156: Proposal to update the interpretation document
Reference Number: TFCS-25-04
Proposal to update the interpretation document for UN R156 regarding newly available international standard on software update engineering for road vehicles.
UN R160: Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2023/15
Reference Number: GRSG-125-04/Rev.1
Proposal to remove provisions for the verification of the acceleration data accuracy that require lead time for implementation. Specifically, lateral acceleration in rollover events are not recorded using the same sensors as used for lateral air bag deployments. A separate document proposes to include these verification procedures via a new series of amendments rather than as a supplement.
Proposal from the GRE task force on Autonomous Vehicle Signalling Requirements to amend the Regulation to enable its application to vehicles equipped with driver support and Automated Driving Systems.
Proposal to facilitate effective functioning of the LDWS fitted to Australian supplied vehicles of category M2, M3, N2 and N3 primarily used under highway conditions.
ITS task force on Vehicular Communications status report to GRVA
Reference Number: GRVA-16-43
Information on deliberations concerning communication protocols between electric vehicles and recharging infrastructure (in a similar way as done for the request to address V2V communication).
DCAS: Suggestion to ADAS task force and its small drafting group
Reference Number: ADAS-21-03
Comments to clarify the task force and small drafting group roles and work plan for submitting the proposal for a new UN Regulation on the approval of driver-control assistance systems.
Outcome of the FRAV/VMAD work to establish a consolidated set of terms and definitions based on the terms and definitions provided by the FRAV and VMAD submissions to the November WP.29 session.
ADS: Working draft matrix of requirements and methods
Reference Number: VMAD-31-06
Draft spreadsheet under development by the FRAV/VMAD Integration Group towards mapping safety requirements developed by the FRAV informal group with ADS assessment methods developed by the VMAD informal group.
UN R79: Proposal for a supplement to the 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: GRVA/2023/26
Proposal to address cross-referencing issues in UN Regulation No. 79 with respect to UN Regulation No. 130 (Lane Departure Warning System), especially with regard to Australian lane marking specifications.
UN R79: Proposal for a supplement to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: GRVA/2023/27
Proposal to address cross-referencing issues in UN Regulation No. 79 with respect to UN Regulation No. 130 (Lane Departure Warning System), especially with regard to Australian lane marking specifications.
This document contains a number of sections and provisions in square brackets. These provisions are considered to be addressed and possibly amended by the task force on ADAS over the Summer 2023 through the submission of additional informal documents for the seventeenth GRVA session in September.
Proposal to facilitate effective functioning of Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) fitted to Australian supplied vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 primarily used under highway conditions.
Proposal for new vehicle subcategories for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems
Reference Number: GRVA/2023/28
Proposal to amend the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (RE3) under the 1958 Agreement to introduce technical definitions for subcategories of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems.
Integration of terms and definitions from the documents submitted by FRAV and VMAD to the June 2023 WP.29 session as reviewed by the FRAV/VMAD Integration Group working on a consolidated submission for the June 2024 WP.29 session.
Report on the fitness of WP.29 Regulations and Global Technical Regulations for their application to automated vehicles
Reference Number: GRVA/2023/18
This document summarises the reviews conducted by the GR working parties on the fitness for ADS of UN Regulations and GTR for application to ADS vehicles. This document represents the current opinions of the experts at the time of submission, and the recommendations contained inside may evolve significantly during the next steps of the process of reviewing and amending Regulations.
Proposal to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications. The proposal is based on the following considerations:
There are multiple ways in which the acceleration data accuracy tolerance can be applied. This can potentially lead to different interpretations when applied by type-approval authorities. For clarity, the accuracy tolerance is specified as “+/- 10 per cent of the full range of the accelerometer used in the ECU containing the EDR function”.
The proposal enables a component test (including a time-shifting algorithm to address differences in sampling rates between an EDR and bench test) to address difficulties in verifying acceleration sensor accuracy under vehicle crash tests.
The proposal adds a footnote to clarify that the manufacturer has discretion (option) over the format for lateral acceleration data in rollover event because such data is not recorded using the lateral airbag deployment sensors.
The proposal adds Annex 6 on the verification procedure with an illustration of the tolerance corridor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/101) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R160: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/102
Proposal to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications. The proposal is based on the following considerations:
There are multiple ways in which the acceleration data accuracy tolerance can be applied. This can potentially lead to different interpretations when applied by type-approval authorities. For clarity, the accuracy tolerance is specified as “+/- 10 per cent of the full range of the accelerometer used in the ECU containing the EDR function”.
The proposal enables a component test (including a time-shifting algorithm to address differences in sampling rates between an EDR and bench test) to address difficulties in verifying acceleration sensor accuracy under vehicle crash tests.
The proposal adds a footnote to clarify that the manufacturer has discretion (option) over the format for lateral acceleration data in rollover event because such data is not recorded using the lateral airbag deployment sensors.
The proposal adds Annex 6 on the verification procedure with an illustration of the tolerance corridor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/102) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R157: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2023/132
Proposal to align the text with the guidelines on UN regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.3). Under the guidelines, a UN Regulation (in this case, UN R157) making reference to the provisions of another UN Regulation (in this case, UN R10) shall not require actual approval to that UN regulation but simply refer to the provisions of that UN Regulation.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/132) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R157 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to align the text with the guidelines on UN regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.3). Under the guidelines, a UN Regulation (in this case, UN R157) making reference to the provisions of another UN Regulation (in this case, UN R10) shall not require actual approval to that UN regulation but simply refer to the provisions of that UN Regulation.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/131) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R157 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
The European Union, the recently proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will introduce a set of horizontal requirements aimed at strengthening cyber resilience for products across a large number of sectors. While the CRA is a significant legislative initiative, its generic nature might not fully address the specific needs of the automotive industry, in particular for L-category vehicles. UN Regulation No. 155 is already available, proven for the automotive industry, and fully compatible with the EU CRA requirements, making it a more suitable and focused solution for these vehicles.
Consolidated New Assessment/Test Method guidelines for Automated Driving Systems with amendments to Annex IV on “List of occurrences recommended for reporting”.
Informational document from the EDR/DSSAD informal group describing potential items for consideration in further work on light and heavy vehicle EDR provisions.
Proposal from GRSG to introduce a new component-level verification procedure for acceleration sensor accuracy with a two-year transitional period to allow for implementation.
This proposal (WP.29/2023/98/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 58 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Reproduction of document GRVA-16-39 proposing amendments developed by the Scenarios (SG1) subgroup to the 2022 version of the New Assessment/Test Method as submitted to WP.29 (document WP.29/2022/58).
Proposal to clarify EMC requirements: "The effectiveness of the system shall not be adversely affected by magnetic or electrical fields both when the ALKS is operational and deactivated. This shall be demonstrated by fulfilling the technical requirements and respecting the transitional provisions of 06 or later series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 10.”
Seeking clarification on UN Regulation No. 131 concerning the reciprocal recognition of UN Regulation No. 152
Reference Number: WP.29-191-23
This paper seeks to clarify the expected approval process to be utilized by Contracting Parties concerning UN Regulation No. 131 which requires Contracting Parties applying UN R131 and UN R152 to recognise approvals to either Regulation as equally valid for vehicles of category M2 and for those of category M3/N2 with a maximum weight below or equal to 8t and equipped with a hydraulic braking system.
This document proposes an approach for launching work on ADS regulatory texts under the 1958 and 1998 Agreements. The secretariat prepared this document upon request from AC.2, following discussions at the seventeenth session of GRVA, at the informal AC.2 session in October 2023, the 143th session of AC.2 in November 2023 and an informal AC.2 session on 14 November 2023.
Joint statement of the expert groups on regulatory fitness for automated driving systems regarding the establishment of a task force on categories for automated vehicles.
Logistical information for the 44th FRAV informal group session
No reference number
The information includes information for the joint FRAV-VMAD sessions and integration meetings as well as a reception organised by JASIC, the hosts of the Tokyo sessions.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2236 of 20 June 2022 amending Annexes I, II, IV and V to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the technical requirements for vehicles produced in unlimited series, vehicles produced in small series, fully automated vehicles produced in small series and special purpose vehicles, and as regards software update.
Organizational information for the 24th EDR/DSSAD informal group session
No reference number
EDR/DSSAD originally planned a February session (24th) and Tokyo session (25th). The sessions have been reorganized such that “session 25” is now “session 24”. The attached is still valid, but to avoid confusion, please note that session number has changed.
Proposal to facilitate effective functioning of Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) fitted to Australian supplied vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 primarily used under highway conditions.
This proposal (WP.29/2024/10) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 59 applying UN R130 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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