Proposal from IMMA to update the transition provisions of UN R63 in line with new recommendations by UNECE WP29.

German position paper arguing for greater objectivity and clarity over the use of the proposed “M+S”, “M.S”, “M&S”, and “Alpine” symbol with regard to “snow tyres” and “snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions”.

Presentation considering tyre rolling sound emissions where pavement, tyre and vehicle all play major roles and where traffic flow management and driver behavior are taken into consideration.

Table prepared by OICA highlighting various elements in the consideration of noise in UN Regulation Nos. 9, 28, 41, 51, 59, 63, 92, and 117.

ETRTO remarks concering the consolidated version of the proposed 03 series of amendments to UN R51, including OICA remarks on updating references to Annex 9 and concerning the Annex 2 qualification of the vehicle to be tested in each instance.

Japanese explanation for placing Stage 3 limit values in brackets (signifying tentative proposals subject to further consideration) because of the contradiction between measures to reduce automotive noise and technical measures to meet the aims of fuel consumption/CO2 regulations.

GRB revision of the proposal for a corrigendum to draft Supplement 3 to the 02
series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 as a proposal for the 03 series of amendments based on documents GRB/2012/15 and GRB/2012/18.

CLEPA presentation on additional sound emission provisions for replacement silencing systems.

GRB review of the text adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) to add specific performance requirements for C2 snow tires to UN R117.

Chinese views concerning the test methodology for new limit values under UN Regulation No. 51 on vehicle noise.

GRB revisions to the proposal adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-second session in order to add specific performance requirements for C2 snow tires.

Proposal to include wet grip adhesion provisions for C2 and C3 tyre categories.

GRB Proposal to amend UN Regulation 117 in order to allow the use of IS0 10844:2011 compliant test tracks, including transitional provisions and based on documents GRB/2012/15 and GRB/2012/18.

Presentation arguing for the establishment of minimum wet grip requirements for snow tires.

Flyer providing information on the 41st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (19-22 August 2012).

JASIC proposal of guiding principles for the formulation of the GTR on quiet road transport vehicles.

Presentation on the scope and objectives of the European Commission’s Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st Century (CARS 21) program.

Presentation on NHTSA research to date.

Second version of the ISO/CD 16254 “Acoustics – Measurement of minimum noise emitted by road vehicles” being circulated for comments. This document reflects comments made to the first version.

Presentation on research into audible warning response behavior by age group of the test subjects.

Agenda for the first meeting of the informal group created to draft a global technical regulation on audible warning systems for quiet vehicles (such as electric vehicles).