Revised proposal for the amendment of UN R13 with regard to automatic coupling devices as a result of the discussions held during the 11th ACV informal group session.

This document proposes corrections only to the Russian-language version of the regulation.

Correction to the schedule envisioned for work on the proposed new regulation for lane-keeping assist systems (LKAS) and parking assist systems (PAS).

Submitted in annex to document AEBS/LDWS-19-02 concerning the need for appropriate warning signals in conjunction with AEBS.

Proposal from the expert of The Netherlands regarding the specifications of timing of warning modes, speed reduction and target speed for AEBS for vehicles of category M2 and N2 ≤ 8 t

Revised text prepared by the AMEVSC informal group to clarify the requirements in Annex 21 of UN Regulation No. 13 on the use of simulation, specifically in the Appendices 1, 2 and 3 of Annex 21 following discussions at the last GRRF session and comments from OICA (doc. AMEVSC-10-05).

Proposal to add a foonote to ensure a review of AEBS target speeds by 2021 in the expectation that experience and technological improvements will provide data and justification for lowering target speeds and enhancing safety.

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

The UN R13 and 13-H include procedures to filter out the effects of electric regenerative braking systems from the braking assessment. This proposal would allow test services to disconnect to RBS prior to running tests. It also would allow the use of DC Ampere-hour meter to measure charge states.

Several vehicle control regulations refer to compliance with UN Regulation No. 10 on electromagnetic compatibility. The proposal would revise these references to focus only on the technical (thus excluding administrative) requirements since some countries do not apply UN R10.

Proposal that would correct and clarify provisions within Annex 10 that apply not only to category O2 and O3 trailers, but also, as intended, to category O4 trailers.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to remove the ESC control and tell-tale requirements from Regulations Nos. 13 and 13-H to Regulation No. 121 and to review the transitional provisions of both Regulations 13 and 13-H.

Text prepared by Italy to insert into Revision 2 the missing item 12.5 of the transitional provisions already approved as per Corrigendum 01 to
Supplement 7.

This paper presents some of the main questions and positions of OICA regarding the Japanese proposal on lane-keeping and parking-assist systems. In general, OICA is not in favor of new regulations for LKAS and PAS.

Paper prepared by OICA contesting the proposal from FEMFM to apply the “identical disc/drum” philosophy to the definition of identical brake linings.

Amendment prepared by the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles (ACV) to enable the use of automatic coupling systems under UN Regulation No. 13.

Insertion of missing items to define terms ACV plug and ACV socket.

Response to proposals offered by OICA in document GRRF-74-16.

Proposed clarifications to the text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to concerning references to Regulation No. 10 within Regulation Nos. 13 and 13-H.

Recommendations from Mr. C. Ross transmitted to the secretariat concerning editorial improvements and corrections to the text of UN Regulation No. 13.

The AEBS regulation provides for acoustic, haptic, and/or optical warnings in relation to the nature and timing of an impending collision. This proposal seeks to clarify the choices available to manufacturers according to the various conditions/scenarios envisioned by the regulation.

Proposal by IMMA to clarify the text of UN R78 and align the text with Global Technical Regulation No. 3.

Current wording of UN R79 prevents the approval of positive steering of trailers using energy supply and electrical control from the towing vehicle because standards applicable to energy supply connectors and digital information interchange have not been established.

Comments from India on informal documents GRRF–73-11 and GRRF-73-10 proposing to clarify and align the texts of GTR No. 3 and UN Regulation No. 78 on motorcycle braking systems.

Text prepared by the Netherlands to suggest improvements and simplifications of the transitional provisions in UN Regulations 13 and 13H.

Submission from Japan further elaborating on the scope of its proposal for a new regulation for the approval of lane-keeping assist steering systems.

Presentation providing accident data to support the Japanese proposal for a new regulation to govern approvals of lane-keep assist steering systems (LKAS).

Proposal prepared by the IMMA to clarify the GTR text and introduce simplified test procedures in accordance with UN Regulation No. 78.

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.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at 74th session to correct the Russian-version text.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 74th session to clarify the requirements in Annex 21 of UN R13 on the use of EVSC simulation, to correct a “copy and paste” mistake concerning a signature requirement made when copying text from Annex 11 into Annex 12, Appendix 4, and to harmonize UN R13 with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 135 on electric vehicle requirements with regard to the regenerative braking system (RBS).

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 74th session to add the paragraph:

“Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to grant approvals to those types of vehicles which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by Supplement 6 to the original version of this Regulation.”

Text based upon a proposal from CLEPA and OICA as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 74th session to harmonize UN R13-H with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 135 on electric vehicle requirements with regard to the regenerative braking system (RBS).

Based upon a CLEPA proposal, the text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 74th session to align M1 vehicle braking performance requirements with UN R13-H provisions and clarify those for N1 vehicles in Annex 3 of UN R79 regarding the ‘energy failure’ condition test procedure.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 74th session to amend the AEBS regulation, including provisions for M2 and N2 ≤ 8 tonnes vehicles.

OICA proposed revisions to the VGB proposal.

OICA recommendations for the automated couplings amendments to UN R13.

Updated recommendations on the automated connections between vehicles amendments to UN R13.

Jost input for the automated couplings classifications proposal.

Draft text of amendments to UN R13 to enable the use of automatic coupling systems pursuant to the deliberations of the 12th ACV informal group session.

Proposal for collective amendments of amendments to Regulations Nos. 13 (Heavy vehicle braking), 13-H (Brakes of M1 and N1 vehicles), 79 (Steering equipment) and 89 (Speed limitation devices) and the new Regulations on LDWS and AEBS to clarify the references to Regulation No. 10 into the UN Regulations mentioned above.

Supporting document to the proposal from the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles concerning the referencing of ISO13044-2:2013 in the proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 13.

OICA notes the change in name of “ASTM” to “ASTM International”.

Correction to ISO reference since Byte 3-4 of EBS 11 is only referenced in Part 2 of ISO 11992 and therefore the text should make explicit that reference along with amendment 1:2007. Also proposes to omit several redundant footnotes and references.

Text prepared by the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles (ACV) to introduce automatic coupling systems into UN Regulation No. 13.

Text prepared by the International
Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to effect an extensive set of corrections and clarifications to formulas and references used UN Regulation No. 13, based on document GRRF-74-31.

OICA positions opposed to the Japanese proposal for new regulations to govern lane-keeping assist systems and parking assist system, arguing that such systems are already covered under UN Regulation 79.

At the 74th GRRF session, CLCCR presented document GRRF-74-37 which noted that a design restriction in UN R79 prevents trailers from using energy from a towing vehicle. Following discussion, a number of delegates indicated their support for an amendment to remove this restriction and enable the use of new technologies.

Text prepared by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to review and simplify the UN R-13 transitional provisions.

Text prepared by Germany to clarify electrical braking system and energy supply line requirements with regard to towed trailers, including proposals for voltage specifications and inclusion of electro-hydraulic transmission devices within such systems. The text also seeks to align terminology with comparable paragraphs in other UN Regulations.

Text prepared by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to review and simplify the UN R 13-H transitional provisions.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC in order to ease the administrative burden for both manufacturers and approval administrations regarding the extension of existing approvals.

Series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Text prepared by the Italy to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Request for authorization to develop an amendment to the GTR on motorcycle braking systems to clarify the terms “inoperative” and “disconnected”, refine the definition of combined braking systems (CBS) in line with technological advances, and to make editorial improvements.

Proposal to require an automatic adjustment of the service brakes for trailers of class O1 and O2.

Supporting document to explain Germany’s proposal for mandatory automatic adjustment of brakes for class 01 and 02 trailers.

Addendum to the proposed correction to the Russian-language version of Revision 7 of UN Regulation No. 13 to better align with the English and French versions.

Questions raised by OICA in response to the German proposal to clarify electrical braking system and energy supply line requirements with regard to towed trailers, including proposals for voltage specifications and inclusion of electro-hydraulic transmission devices within such systems.

OICA comments on the CLCCR proposal to remove restrictions in UN R76 on the use of energy from a towing vehicle by its trailer.

OICA comments on Japan’s proposal and supporting justification for a new regulation on lane-keeping assistance systems (documents GRRF-74-40 and GRRF-74-41).

Proposal to clarify approval requirements for vehicles and trailers equipped with anti-lock braking systems with regard to the braking compatibility of towing and towed vehicles, including between ABS and compressed-air braking systems. The proposal revises Annexes 10 and 13 of the regulation.

Proposal to transfer brake assist systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval.

Proposal to transfer electronic stability control systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval.

Proposal to delete references to electronic control systems and brake assist systems within UN R13-H in order to simplify use of the regulation within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval regulation. These provisions would be taken up by new separate UN Regulations.

Proposal to improve the definition of “identical” parts as applied to replacement brake discs and drums and to introduce an “identical” part definition for brake linings.

Correction to document GRRF/2013/12 to clarify the intent to specify that a vehicle must be equipped with ISO 7638 or an automated connector (ACV) or both.

Comments on the text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Comments on the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements in UN R78.

OICA’s remaining concerns over the proposal to refine the definition of “identical” discs and drums and to extend this to brake linings.

Proposal to clarify the text of the regulation.

Comments on the text prepared by the Italy to modify GTR No. 3 provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Comments on the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements, in GTR No. 3.

Proposal to correct typographical errors in Corrigendum 2 to Revision 7 of UN R13 wherein the symbols s, s’ and s_o were erroneously transcribed.

Suggested changes to the proposal to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC.

Presentation to further discussions on Japan’s proposal to establish a new UN Regulation on lane-keeping assistance systems.

Joint invitation by Sweden and Japan to an ad hoc meeting to discuss the possibility of amendment Regulation No. 79 to introduce provisions of lane-keeping assistance and other corrective steering systems.

Proposal to require a vehicle sticker showing a diagram of the brake reference forces to facilitate their use in periodic technical inspections.

Presentation of issues regarding the UN R13-H provisions on complex electronic control (CEL) systems and the proposals to separate electronic stability controls (ESC) and brake assist systems (BAS) from the light vehicle braking regulation. Since ESC and BAS are subject to CEL provisions, this raises a question on how best to apply CEL across what would be three separate regulations (13-H, ESC, and BAS).

Revisions to document GRRF/2013/28 intended to simplify the transitional provisions.

Responses to document GRRF-75-19 detailing OICA’s remaining concerns over the proposal to refine the definition of “identical” discs and drums and to extend this to brake linings.

Proposal to insert missing item in the table of contents.

Corrections to the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements in UN R78.

Corrections to the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Proposal to permit greater discretion in the performance of the fade tests should track safety considerations warrant. In view of several fatal accidents, the test tracks are concerned over requirements to bring the vehicle to a full stop repeatedly and rigidity of the requirement for 15 snubs in quick succession;

Proposals for LKAS regulatory provisions.

Presentation on the objectives and considerations behind the proposal to establish technical requirements for lane-keeping assist systems.

Concordance of existing texts from Japan, ISO, UN lane departure warning system (LDWS), and ADAS design principles pertinent to lane-keeping assist systems.

Proposal of the ad hoc expert group on transitional provisions to clarify and update these terms within the light braking regulation, including provisions for extensions of type approvals granted according to the antecedent requirements of the original approval. These amendments also relate to the transfer of brake-related telltale provisions to UN R121.

Proposal to transfer electronic stability control systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval. This document supersedes document GRRF-75-15.

Proposal to transfer brake assist system systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval. This document supersedes document GRRF-75-14.

Proposal for amendments to delete provisions for electronic stability and brake-assist systems from UN R13-H as part of their transposition into new stand-alone regulations.

Proposal to enable the approval of positive steering of trailers using energy supply and electrical control from the towing vehicle because standards applicable to energy supply connectors and digital information interchange have not been established.

Proposal to improve the definition of “identical” parts as applied to replacement brake discs and drums and to introduce an “identical” part definition for brake linings. This documents supersedes document GRRF-75-18.

The proposed amendments would:

a) clarify possible confusion in the interpretation of the terms “inoperative” and “disconnected”;
b) update requirements for combined braking systems;
c) introduce the “K-method”; and
d) introduce the concept of a representative vehicle based on the
provisions of Regulation No. 13-H.

Proposal of the ad hoc expert group on transitional provisions to clarify and update these terms within the heavy braking regulation, including provisions for extensions of type approvals granted according to the antecedent requirements of the original approval. These amendments also relate to the transfer of brake-related telltale provisions to UN R121.

Proposal from the International Motorcycles Manufacturer Association (IMMA) to introduce amendments clarifying the current text on the use of Combined Braking Systems (CBS) into UN R78.

Updated proposal for a series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements under UN R78.

Proposal from Italy to clarify provisions concerning the use of Combined Braking Systems (CBS) in GTR No. 3.

Updated proposal for a series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements. The proposal clarifies the terms “inoperative” and “disconnected”, introduces the “K-method” and the use of a representative vehicle based on UN R13-H.

This supplement would introduce provisions for fully automatic coupling systems and clarify references in the regulation to Regulation No. 10 on electromagnetic compatibility. This proposal combines two distinct proposals (document GRRF/2013/12 as amended by Annex II to the GRRF 75th session report and document GRRF/2013/13 not amended) approved by the GRRF at its September 2013 session.