Excel speadsheet download of national regulations pertinent to the development of an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Comments from India concerning: (a) Endurance, Low Inflation Pressure & High Speed Performance tests as per FMVSS 139; (b) “C” type tire marking; © Snow tire definitions; (d) Harmonization of light truck & commercial vehicle tires; and (e) Tire ID Number.

Russia prepared this revision to the draft Statement of Rationale (following the 16 September 2011 meeting) to clarify its proposal for a global tire marking, addressing concerns expressed by NHTSA on the use of plant codes.

Japanese Ministry of the Environment presentation concerning the status of work on new motorcycle noise and tire rolling noise regulations.

The proposal harmonizes the definitions and marking requirements of UN R30 with the new 02 series of amendments to UN R117 and the latest proposal for amendment to UN R117 related to the snow tyre definitions as proposed by the informal group “snow tyre”. This document supercedes GRRF/2011/13.

The Russian Federation proposes to introduce a “global tire marking” within the framework of the 1958 Agreement pursuant to the provisions of the Tire GTR. Russia intends this to encourage harmonization in the national applications of the GTR while enabling mutual recognition of approvals.

A proposal to align the French version of UN R54 with the English and Russian texts.

The proposed amendments harmonize the definitions and marking requirements of this
Regulation with the new 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 and the latest
proposal for amendment to Regulation N° 117 related to the snow tyre definitions as
proposed by the informal group “snow tyre”.

ETRTO proposals to align the definitions in UN R30, R54 and R117 (documents GRRF/2011/13 and 14) raised comments from France (document GRRF-71-31). This document offers a basic “snow tyre” definition/markings plus a more precise definition/markings for tyres used in severe snow conditions.

Proposals from the Indian delegation to improve the working draft of the GTR (document TYREGTR-12-01) pursuant to the 16 September 2011 session of the Tyre GTR informal group, including certain IEC and FMVSS references.

Proposed structure and draft preamble prepared by the Informal Group on the Tyre GTR to establish a global technical regulation (gtr) for new radial pneumatic tyres equipping passenger cars and light vehicles up to 4536 kg (10,000 pounds).

Proposal to revise document GRRF/2012/5 concerning C1, C2, and C3 rim measurement, including the proposal of an Appendix 4.

Notes submitted by the chair of the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear regarding the enforcement provisions of the supplements to UN R13-H, including mandatory electronic stability controls (ESC) and brake assist systems (BAS).

ETRTO answers questions raised by India concerning the strength test of the proposed GTR and its alignment with US regulations.

The International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system under development within WP.29 would encompass a host of individual subsystem UN Regulations. This document reviews the current thinking on the UN Regulations implicated in IWVTA and their application within this context for review by GRE.

Draft report from the 8th meeting of the Informal Group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation (aka, “UN R0”).

Roadmap for the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation, transmitted by the Chairman and Co-Chairmen of the IWVTA Informal Group.

Working draft proposal concerning the UN Regulations applicable to the proposed IWVTA regulation and guidelines for the six permanent WP.29 working parties for their review.

Presentation by the IWVTA group chairs on enhancing the 1958, and in particular concerning efforts to make the Agreement more accessible to new Contracting Parties such as through permitting the application of earlier versions of current UN Regulations.

Working draft of the proposed regulation for international whole vehicle type approvals.

Proposed revisions to the chart of vehicle regulations that would apply under the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

OICA proposal to add a ‘necessity evaluation’ to the decision tree being provided as to guide WP.29 working party reviews of the various regulations under consideration for the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Proposal of regulations for inclusion in the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation under development and guidelines to assist the Working Parties in reviewing the proposal, submitted by the informal groups on the future of the 1958 Agreement and on IWVTA.

Presentation on the status of work on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation.

Position of Japan concerning the further development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system, including work on UN Regulations 34, 46, and 125 and possible support for GTR 6 (UN R43), WLTP GTR and UN R51.

Final minutes of the 8th session of the informal group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Revised final agenda for the 9th session of the informal group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation.

Second revision to the project plan for development of the proposed regulation to establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

First revision to the project plan for a regulation to establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

First revision to the overview of open items in the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation organized by article and annex of the draft regulation.

At the 7th IWVTA group meeting, Germany suggested the creation of a permanent group to guide the IWVTA process after the adoption of UN R0. The group would manage the procedure, ensure a certain level of quality of IWVTA approvals and be an open platform for exchange of information.

Overview of the proposal for a regulation to establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

Proposal adopted by the GRRF to harmonize definitions and marking requirements of UN R30 with the new 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 and clarifying the requirements for the load/speed performance test and to cover regulatory regulatory markings for “temporary uses spare tyres”.

Proposal adopted by the GRRF to harmonize the definitions used in UN R54 with the amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP29/2010/63) to UN R117 approved by the World Forum at its June 2010 session.

Tire industry associations’ response to OICA submission (document TYREGTR-12-03) proposing changes to the font for tire identification.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-second session to align the French text with the English and Russian versions of the regulation.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-second session inserting a reference to Regulation No. 54 into Regulation No. 64 and adapting the speed limit of type 4 spare units.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-second session identifying tyres for use in specialized applications in the field (e.g. cyclic field operations and cyclic harvesting operations).

Proposal adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-second session recommending changes in the definition of the measuring rim for C1, C2 and C3 tyres.

Proposal adopted and submitted 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 Tyres.

Overview of the IWVTA program, particularly towards facilitating coordination between the IWVTA informal working group and the GRSP experts.

Lastest version of the draft provisions concerning tire markings, addressing in particular both human and “Optical Character Recognition” legibility.

IWVTA informal group presentation on the status of their work to establish a global vehicle type-approval system and explanation of the proposed approach towards confirming the various regulations to be included in this whole vehicle approval system.

Proposal from the DETA informal group to make the use of the Database for the Exchange of Type Approval (DETA) information system mandatory for the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) system, also known as UN Regulation 0, also under development.

Times and places for meetings of the DETA informal working group, EU Member States coordinating session, tyre industry, and informal working group on a GTR for tyres.

Proposal to allow test tracks to be constructed per the 02 series of amendments to UN R117 or according to the new ISO standard 10844:2011.

Proposal from the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to align the text of Annex 6 of UN R117 to the ISO Standard 28580.

Proposal from the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to amend the snow test method for C3 Tyres.

Progress report from the group working to establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Presentation on the significance of WP.29 within the EU’s Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st Century program and strategic vision for 2020.

Proposal to correct the omission of the rim-diameter code 25 for the calculation of metric-designated tyres (this rim code appears in Annex 5, Table 7 for code designated tyres).

Proposal to allow the use of test tracks constructed according to the new ISO 10844:2011.

Proposal to align the definition of the temperature correction coefficient “K” in UN Regulation No. 117: 02 series of amendments with ISO 28580. The issue is linked to tire categories: ISO refers only to load index while UN R117: 02 series refers to class C1, C2 and C3 tires.

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 proposing regulations for inclusion in the pending regulation on International Whole Vehicle Type Approvals and providing guidance to the Working Parties in their respective reviews of this work.

Four paragraphs in the draft gtr (version 24 Feb) contained references to type approval when the text should be neutral concerning type approval or self-certification. The text in these paragraphs was therefore changed.

Third revision of the project plan for development of the proposed regulation to establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

Second revision to the overview of open items in the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation organized by article and annex of the draft regulation.

Proposal from the Netherlands to update requirements on the noise test track to the from ISO 10844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011, including provisions for the repaving of non-compliant tracks. The proposal offers two approaches: reference to IS0 10844:2011 or reproduction of the ISO text.

Proposed text and supporting report for the establishment of a global technical regulation on light vehicle tires, submitted to the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear for approval by the Informal Group on the Tyre GTR.

The 1958 Agreement subgroup was established to assist the IWVTA Informal Group in preparing a draft text for the revision of the 1958 Agreement pursuant to the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Proposal to improve accuracy in the calculation of tire rolling resistance by the deceleration method.

Submission by the GRB secretariat to correct an editorial error where the noise test track specifications should refer to the requirements of ISO 10844:2011 rather than “Annex 4” as stipulated in the original draft.

Preliminary report prepared by France on the development of a global technical
regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Draft supplemental documents to accompany the submission of the proposed
global technical regulation on pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles.

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

Editorial corrections proposed by the ETRTO, JATMA and RMA to the draft gtr on tyres.

Amendments to the proposed structure and draft preamble to establish a global technical regulation (GTR) for new radial pneumatic tyres as agreed during the 13th Ad-Hoc Informal Working Group Meeting for a GTR on Tyres of 29 June 2012.

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.

Proposal to correct an editorial error in the Russian version of UN R109 and to better align the Russian translation with the English and French versions.

Presentation on the tire industry position concerning the implementation of new minimum requirements for wet grip on C2 and C3 tyres

List of editorial changes to be made in the draft Tire GTR (document GRRF/2012/22) in addition to those requested by the experts from the tire industry in informal document GRRF-73-12. The intention of these changes is only to correct and refine the draft GTR wording.

Proposal to define the relief depth of tire markings and an editorial correction concerning the permissible tire marking fonts.

Proposal submitted by ETRTO and prepared with the Netherlands, UK, and Poland to amend UNECE Regulation 117 in order to allow the use of test tracks complying to ISO 10844:2011, including transitional provisions.

Japan proposes revisions to certain collision conditions in the UN R34 provisions for fire prevention in the event of a rear collision to conform to conditions that have been made mandatory in Japan. Once amended, Japan would adopt UN R34 pursuant to the whole vehicle type approval (IWVTA) effort.

Proposal to add field-of-vision provisions to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users in narrow alleys and by-streets and other improvements to Regulation No. 46, including to further the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) program.

Updated GRB revisions to the proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 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.

Presentation on Japan’s concerns and proposals regarding the rear vision of large vehicles on narrow streets and alleyways and pedestrian safety. Japan wishes to resolve this issue in order to make progress towards the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Review of the IWVTA program, potential impact on UN Regulations, and request for Working Party (GR) support in reviewing and adapting, where warranted, the regulations being integrated into the proposed IWVTA system.

Document WP.29/2012/54 is the GRRF proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 in order to add specific performance requirements for C2 snow tires. The GRB has subsequently revised the proposal with regard to its noise provisions.

Overview of proposed system to permit whole vehicle type approvals among countries (Contracting Parties) with different requirements.

Draft of the proposed regulation to enable the international type approval of whole vehicles.

Principal outcomes and action items resulting from the second meeting of the subgroup drafting revisions to the 1958 Agreement pursuant to the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) System.

Provisional agenda for the second meeting of the subgroup drafting revisions to the 1958 Agreement pursuant to development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Clarification of the principles concerning the application of earlier versions of a Regulation under the revised 1958 Agreement transmitted by the Chairman of the correspondence group drafting proposals for the revision of the 1958 Agreement.

Preliminary proposals for the revision of Article 1 (paragraphs 4, 7 and 8), Article 3, Article 11 and Article 12 of the 1958 Agreement transmitted by the Chairman of the correspondence group drafting proposals for the revision of the 1958 Agreement.

Preliminary proposals for revision of Article 2 and Appendix 2 transmitted by the Chairman of the correspondence group drafting proposals for the revision of the 1958 Agreement.

The proposed work schedule for the revision of the 1958 Agreement and establishment of UN R0 (e.g., the international whole vehicle type approval regulation) transmitted by Technical Secretary.

Initial proposal for restructuring the chapters, articles, and headings of the 1958 Agreement transmitted by the Chairman of the correspondence group drafting proposals for the revision of the 1958 Agreement.

Responses from Vietnam to questions provided by Japan during the 15th ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality-Automotive Products Working Group (ACCSQ-APWG) in Cambodia concerning the 1958 Agreement and IWVTA. (ASEAN and Vietnam are working towards accession to the Agreement.)

Responses from Singapore to questions provided by Japan during the 15th ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality-Automotive Products Working Group (ACCSQ-APWG) in Cambodia concerning the 1958 Agreement and IWVTA. (ASEAN and Singapore are working towards accession to the Agreement.)

Outcomes from the second meeting of the subgroup drafting the text of the UN regulation for International Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

Table showing the status of the revisions to selected UN Regulations, including the new UN R127 (LED lighting) and R128 (Pedestrian safety). Revisions consolidate and update regulations as a single text.

Draft language for amendments and an appendix to the 1958 Agreement that would enable the use of the Data Exchange for Type Approvals. The proposal supports the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval effort and proposes a Unique Identifier to simplify product markings.

(Duplicate version of the previous WP.29-158-09 removing some tracking marks.)
GRRF-edited version of the GRB amendments to document WP.29/2012/54 – Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (Tyres – Rolling resistance, rolling noise and wet grip).

Japanese perspectives on selected regulations (NU R4, 34, 46, and 79) within the context of adoption of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system/regulation.

The informal group working on an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) system envisions changes to the 1958 Agreement and the establishment of a UN R0 (IWVTA regulation). The Data Exchange for Type Approvals informal group offers proposals in this regard.

Proposal to update noise test-track requirements from ISO 19844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011 and incorporates transitional provisions to allow repaving of existing, non-compliant test tracks with the ISO 10844:2011 standards. This supersedes document GRB/2012/9.

Proposal by the Chair and Vice-Chair of GRB to allow the use of the test track complying with ISO 10844:2011 in a new series of amendments to the UN R117. This is based upon document GRB-56-20 from the previous GRB session.

Proposal from the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology. The proposal is based on informal document GRB-56-02 from the previous GRB session.

PowerPoint presentation for a flexible scheme to permit different levels of requirements among Contracting Parties to the international whole vehicle type approval system.

PowerPoint presentation of concepts for permitting flexibility within the international whole vehicle type approval system.

Dutch comments on the working draft of the IWVTA regulation pursuant to the second drafting-subgroup meeting.

Discussion paper for the subgroups working on revisions to the 1959 Agreement (SG58) and on the text of the IWVTA regulation (SGR0) towards finalizing provisions on type-approval numbering and markings.

OICA-submitted working draft of the international whole vehicle type approval regulation.

Updated draft of the proposed international whole vehicle type approval regulation submitted by the SGR0 subgroup chairman.

Report from the subgroup drafting the text of the proposed regulation on international whole vehicle type approvals.

Summary of results from the third session of the informal group working on changes to the 1958 Agreement to enable the proposed International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Consolidated Drafting Proposals for the Revised 1958 Agreement transmitted by the Chairman of the IWVTA drafting subgroup for the review of the 1958 Agreement.

Preliminary consolidated drafting proposals prepared by OICA for the revised 1958 Agreement pursuant to the proposed International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Survey of selected Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement (responses in blue) concerning IWVTA and related proposed revisions to the agreement.

Remarks from the Netherlands on document IWVTA-SG58-03-02, “Consolidated Drafting Proposals for the Revised 1958 Agreement” transmitted by the Chairman of the IWVTA drafting subgroup for the review of the 1958 Agreement (SG58).

Discussion paper on the priority of discussion on technical requirements for IWVTA and the draft report to IWVTA Informal Group meeting.

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

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-third session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/73, para.
25), adding the rim code 25 in para. 2.16.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 73rd session to amend the Russian-language text of the regulation.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 73rd session to align the definition of the temperature correction coefficient “K” in UN R117:02 series of amendments with ISO 28580.

Corrections to the proposal from the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology.