Response to the proposal to update references to the permissible test tracks (document GRB/2013/2), arguing that the change from ISO 10844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011 is unnecessary since it does not change the test method to measure the tyre rolling noise.

Amendments to the proposal to amend the snow test method for C3 tyres in order to prescribe the wider of the possible speed ranges. Corrects wording to replace “blocking differential” with “differential lock” and mandatory use of differential lock in certain cases.

Amendments to the proposal to amend the snow test method for C3 tyres in order to prescribe the wider of the possible speed ranges. Corrects wording to replace “blocking differential” with “differential lock” and mandatory use of differential lock in certain cases.

Presentation aimed at resolving differences in vehicle categorizations used around the world.

IMMA contribution towards the World Forum project to codify and harmonize technical terms and abbreviations used across its regulations.

Proposal of two options for inserting provisions on tire dimensions into the amendment proposed in document GRB/2013/4 to revise the Annex 3 test procedures and interpretation of resulting data.

Notice of the European Union’s intention to accede to UN Regulation No. 41 and the possible accession to Regulations 9, 63, and 92. The EC requests GRB input before deciding whether to pursue a separate legislative process to establish new provisions for these related noise rules.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” in the regulations under GRB responsibility.

Russian response to IMMA’s reservations concerning the definition and use of the terms “sound” and “noise” in Regulation No. 41 and other UN Regulations relating to noise.

The transitional provisions in GRB/2012/08 are not in line with the latest UN Guidelines on Transitional Provisions. This proposal updates the transitional provisions and adds two amendments specifically applicable for UN Regulation No. 51.

List of acronyms and abbreviations contained in Regulation No. 51 prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).

This document presents the OICA position on vehicle classification, limits and dates in UN Regulation No. 51.03 (draft consolidated version presented in document GRB/2012/8).

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to incorporate the latest stage of relevant ISO standards in UN Regulation No. 51, Revision 2.

Proposal to open discussions on a new test procedure and possibly noise-labeling requirements for electric-mode vehicles to ensure that approaching vehicle audible systems designed to enhance the safety of pedestrians, including the blind, do not negate the benefits of noise reduction.

Presentation in support of Japan’s noise limit values proposal (document GRB/2012/7).

Presentation on the development of tire rolling resistance standards by the GRRF and GRB.

Proposal for additional sound emission provisions (ASEP) to align UN R59 with parallel amendments to the main vehicle noise regulation, UN R51.

Editorial corrections to the proposal prepared by the European Commission (EC), France and European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to introduce wet grip provisions and testing procedures for tyres of categories C2 and C3.

EV/HEV Sound measurement results

Relation between L&R slip ratio difference and ACC without TCS and Differential Lock and Comparison between Traction Control System “ON” and “OFF”.

Data on quiet vehicle noise-level measurements from the International Organization of Vehicle Manufacturers. (109 page document in spreadsheet form. May take a few minutes to download.)

Summary of Canada’s acceptance of certain UN Regulations in whole or in part as alternatives to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

US notice of proposed rulemaking to set minimum sound levels for electric and hybrid vehicles. Supplemental document provided for convenience by GAR.

Based upon a proposal from the ETRTO and the UK, this text was adopted by the Working Party on Noise (GRB) at its 57th session to update noise test-track requirements from ISO 19844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011 and incorporate transitional provisions to allow repaving of existing, non-compliant test tracks with the ISO 10844:2011 standards.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 75th session based upon a proposal by the European Commission, France and ETRTO to introduce wet grip provisions and testing procedures for tyres of categories C2 and C3.

Project timeline envisioning submission of final recommendations to the GRB in September 2014 followed by adoption of the new minimum-noise GTR by WP.29 in March 2015.

Presentation on road safety potential of wireless systems in vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 74th session based upon a European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) proposal to amend the snow test method for C3 tyres in order to prescribe the wider of the possible speed ranges (document GRRF/2012/19). Please note that this proposal was adopted at the November 2013 (161st) WP.29 session as Supplement 5, having originally been proposed as Supplement 4 during the June session.

Clarification submitted by the GRB chair of the transition provisions in the proposal to update noise test-track requirements from ISO 19844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011 and incorporate transitional provisions to allow repaving of existing, non-compliant test tracks with the ISO 10844:2011 standards.

Presentation concerning the European Electric Vehicle Alert for Detection and Emergency Response (eVADER) project.

Review of work on international standards for minimum vehicle noise thresholds.

Presentation with recommendations for approaching vehicle audible systems for use in electric and other quiet vehicles.

Text prepared by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to update UN R41 with the latest amendment of ISO 5130:2012.

The proposal corrects the typing error of the decibel unit dB(A) (corrected from db(A)) and deletes the unnecessary unit. In Annex 4, revises the current list as an itemized list for greater clarity.

Text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to introduce Additional Sound Emission Provisions (ASEP) into the UN R59.

Supporting presentation to the ETRTO proposal for minimum wet-grip performance thresholds (document GRRF-73-18) to ensure that improvements in tire rolling resistance (per EU CO2 goals) do not result in inadequate wet-grip performance.

Directions to the US Department of Transporation building.

Blank table indicating information required to be placed on the security list for entry into the US DOT building for the GTRQRTV meeting.

Text prepared by the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) in order to correct inconsistencies in time measurement accuracy in annex 6.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) in order to correct inconsistencies in time measurement accuracy in Annex 6 of UN R 117.

Consolidated proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 51, prepared by the expert group on UN R51 pursuant to their fourth meeting on 4 July.

This document is based on document GRB/2012/8 including documents GRB-57-17 (OICA amendments to the transitional provisions), GRB-2013-05 (modified ETRTO amendments for the use of the ISO 10844:2011 test track specifications), and the latest decisions of the EU Council.

Proposal from the International Organization of Vehicle Manufacturers to update the requirements on the noise test track to the latest stage of the applicable standards (from ISO 19844:1994 (i.e. Annex 8 of this Regulation) to ISO 10844:2011) and to incorporate transitional provisions to allow repaving of non-compliant test tracks to the ISO 10844:2011 standards.

Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (Document WP.29/2012/54) as adopted at the June WP.29 session contained a typo where the snow temperature range for the snow grip test should be ‐4°C to ‐15°C, but the ‘minus’ sign was omitted before the first figure.

Report on the testing of Brigade’s proprietary “white sound alarm” system vis-à-vis the NHTSA quiet vehicle NPRM specifications.

Proposal to clarify the transition provisions to permit the granting of certificates to the previous series of amendments through December 2013 rather than up to the date of the entry into force of the 04 series of amendments.

[Document reissued on August 21, 2013 for technical reasons.]

Proposal to amend the classifications of vehicle type in the consolidated version of the proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51.

There are two types of N1 having GVM<2.5t. One is front engine type. The other is a flat front vehicle with the engine under the seat and typical in Asian countries. Japan proposes that the sound limit of the latter type should be considered since the sound characteristics of the vehicles are same as that of the N1 having GVM<2.5t.

Proposal pursuant to GRB discussions (55th session, para. 12) and document GRB/2013/8 to insert the amendments concerning the ASEP provisions as soon as Regulation No. 51 has been accordingly amended (in line with the draft proposal (Reference 2011/XXXX (COD)) of the European Commission “Proposal of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sound level of motor vehicles and of their exhaust systems”).

Comments by the GRB secretariat concerning the IMMA proposal (document GRB-58-01) to permit the granting of certificates to the previous series of amendments through December 2013 rather than up to the date of the entry into force of the 04 series of amendments of UN R41.

Discussion paper concerning acceleration test border lines.

China comments on Japanese proposal concerning vehicle categories and noise-limit values.

Discussion paper towards defining vehicle subcategories capable of addressing range of vehicles found in Chinese market, including high‐performance coupes, sports cars, saloon cars, SUV, MPV, Kei‐cars, Kei‐trucks, mini‐buses, mini‐trucks and so on.

Further background as requested at the last GRB meeting on the recommended use of a “deceleration calculator” software for the deceleration test method in the test procedure for measuring rolling resistance.

Proposal to revise the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) proposals (documents GRB-58-02 and GRRF/2013/30) to correct inconsistencies in time measurement accuracy in annex 6 of the regulation.

Update on the European Electric Vehicle Alert for Detection and Emergency Response (eVADER) program.

Presentation in support of document GRB-58-06 proposing amendments to UN R51 with regard to the categorization of flat-front light (kei) commercial vehicles.

Working draft of the proposed AVAS global technical regulation including changes made during the 4th informal group session held in July 2013.

Revised comments by the GRB secretariat concerning the IMMA proposal (document GRB-58-01) to permit the granting of certificates to the previous series of amendments through December 2013 rather than up to the date of the entry into force of the 04 series of amendments of UN R41.

Japan opposes the inclusion of specifications for Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) as contained within the consolidated proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN R51 (GRB-58-04). AVAS specifications are actively under development as a new GTR and therefore, Japan cannot accept their definition under UN R51 until the GTR deliberations have been concluded.

Proposal to amend the classifications of vehicle type in the consolidated version of the proposal for draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51. There are two types of N1 having GVM<2.5t. One is front engine type. The other is a flat front vehicle with the engine under the seat and typical in Asian countries. Japan proposes that the sound limit of the latter type should be considered since the sound characteristics of the vehicles are same as that of the N1 having GVM<2.5t.

Amendments agreed to document GRB-58-04 during the 58th session of GRB.

Proposal to include provisions on maximum noise emissions from audible vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) under development for low-sound vehicles.

Amendments agreed to document GRB-58-04 during the 58th session of GRB.

Initial list of technical requirements for low-sound vehicle alerting systems developed during the first session of the task force drafting specific language for the proposed GTR.

Working draft of the proposed global technical regulation on minimum sound requirements for quiet vehicles pursuant to the first session of the task force drafting specific language for the text.

Working draft of the proposed global technical regulation on technical requirements for quiet road transport vehicles with regard to their sound emissions, pursuant to the first session of the GTRQRTV informal group task force 01.

Presentation on investigations into response times to vehicle sounds under various scenarios, including assessment of sound levels proposed in the NHTSA NPRM.

Working draft pursuant to the 2nd GTR for QRTV task force session (8-10 October 2013).

Logistical information for the 10-12 December 2013 session of the GTR for QRTV expert group.

Logistical information for the 10-12 December 2013 session of the GTR for QRTV expert group in Tokyo.

Logistical information for the 10-12 December 2013 session of the GTR for QRTV expert group in Tokyo.

Logistical information for the 10-12 December 2013 session of the GTR for QRTV expert group in Tokyo.

Logistical information for the 10-12 December 2013 session of the GTR for QRTV expert group in Tokyo.

QRTV expert group chart comparing AVAS specifications and requirements across France, Spain,Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, China, the United States, and Japan.

Proposal from the International Organization of Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to update requirements for the noise test track from ISO 19844:1994 (i.e. Annex 8 of this Regulation) to ISO 10844:2011 and to allow for repaving of existing, non-compliant test tracks to meet the ISO 10844:2011 standards.

Presentation on Korean indoor (test chamber) and outdoor (road) sound-level tests towards defining quiet vehicle sound requirements. Korea proposes to establish both minimum and maximum sound requirements for audible vehicle alerting systems (AVAS).

Proposed global technical regulation to establish “technical requirements for quiet road transport vehicles with regard to the sound emissions”.

Draft text pursuant to the second GTR drafting task force session of 10 October 2013.

Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (Document WP.29/2012/54) as adopted at the June WP.29 session contained a typo where the snow temperature range for the snow grip test should be ‐4°C to ‐15°C, but the ‘minus’ sign was omitted before the first figure.

Working draft of the QRTV GTR as revised during the 5th QRTV informal group session (Tokyo, Japan).

Proposal approved by the GRB to update UN R41 with the latest amendment of ISO 5130:2012, to correct the typing error of the decibel unit dB(A) (corrected from db(A)) and delete the unnecessary unit, and to revise the current list in Annex 4 as an itemized list for greater clarity.