Proposal to introduce a “default mode”, to specify requirements to be applied to the emission of Enhanced Exterior Sound (EES), with the corresponding transitional provisions, and to draw a limit curve to introduce electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles that can be propelled without an internal combustion engine operating in the scope of ASEP (Annex 7).

Proposal to update references to the latest version of standard ISO 362-3 (Indoor testing).

Proposal to address electric vehicle enhanced sound issues in the short term until the new 04 series of amendments enters into force.

Proposal to update references the latest international standard specifications ASTM
F2872-25, F2871-25 and F3678-25.

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Proposal to clarify the gear selection procedure pursuant to the amendment to allow deviation from the reference acceleration a_wot,ref requirement for Conformity of Production tests.

Proposal to clarify the gear selection procedure pursuant to the amendment to allow deviation from the reference acceleration a_wot,ref requirement for Conformity of Production tests.

Proposal to amend paragraph 8.4 to allow Conformity of Production tests to use different acceleration values when environmental conditions or rider mass prevent achieving the reference acceleration (a_wot,ref ) with the same gear used during type approval testing.