Comments on the proposal to amend para. 5.4.1.1., 5.4.1.2., and 5.4.2.1. to clarify requirements for double doors, amend para. 6.2.3.2. and Annex 4 para. 2.1.2. to correct references and clarify inertial load calculation direction, amend para. 6.3.1.1. to reference Regulation No. 116 and Regulation No. 97 for alarm systems, and insert new para. 13.1. and subsequent paragraphs establishing transitional provisions applicable from the official date of entry into force and 1 September [20XX] and [20YY].

Proposal to amend UN R13 (supplements to the 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 series of amendments), UN R13-H (supplements to the 01 and 02 series of amendments and original version), UN R79 (supplement to series 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 of amendments), UN R89 (supplement), UN R130 (supplements to original version and 01 series of amendments), UN R131 (supplements to original version, 01 series, and 02 series of amendments), UN R152 (supplements to original version, 01 series, and 02 series of amendments), UN R156 (supplement to 01 series of amendments), UN R157 (supplements to original version and 01 series of amendments), UN R171 (supplements to 01 and 02 series of amendments and original version), UN R175 (supplements to 01 series of amendments and original version), and UN R178 (supplement to original version), to introduce provisions on software identification and software updates. Changes include inserting definitions for Software Identification Number, adding requirements for manufacturers to provide software and system parameter information to Technical Services, allowing vehicle manufacturers to apply for new approvals to differentiate software versions for in-market vehicles from new vehicles, clarifying that production is not considered definitively discontinued if the manufacturer obtains extensions for software updates of registered vehicles, and inserting new communication form items for software identification and update information.

Document outlines preparation for establishing a Task Force on Swappable Battery under GRPE. Identifies sustainability aspects including on-board battery use as renewable energy buffer, battery cost and separate sale/lease models, vehicle lifespan exceeding battery life requiring service exchange, and battery replacement due to technology evolution. Lists issues for WP.29 framework covering vehicle approval with different battery pack numbers, separate battery approval, safety measures during swapping, attachment functionality, durability requirements, battery history tracing, cyber security, battery failure alerts, software updates, battery lifetime definition, and compatibility checking between battery and vehicle combinations. Proposes establishment of new Task Force under GRPE with collaboration among existing groups, two-step approach for identifying work items and drafting Terms of Reference, and timeline for five Task Force meetings from December 2026 to April 2027.

Agenda for the 11th meeting of the Informal Working Group on Digital Data and Digital Work Station (IWG-DDADWS), to be held online on 23 November 2026. The meeting will cover approval of previous session minutes and the current agenda, industry feedback on proposal documents from Meeting 10, next steps and drafting text for UN R182 01 series regulation, and future meeting dates.

Agenda for the first conference call meeting of the IWG on EDR, scheduled for 30 November 2026. The meeting will cover welcome and introduction, approval of the agenda and previous session reports, preparation of a proposal for new Terms of Reference for the IWG on EDR, continuation of discussions on items for the EDR Step 3 workstream, EDR for ADS, and any other business. Future meetings are planned for January 2027 and March 2027.

Proposal to establish terms of reference and rules of procedure for the new IWG on EDR, successor to the IWG on EDR/DSSAD. The proposal would mandate the IWG to develop a draft proposal for EDR for automated/autonomous vehicles to be incorporated in UN R160 and UN R169, and to explore future amendments to UN R160 and UN R169 improving usefulness of EDR data, including data survivability during post-crash fires, improved triggering sensitivity, and extension of data elements and data format. The IWG would report to GRSG, reach decisions by consensus, and coordinate with the IWG on ADS2 on matters of common interest.