Status of UN/ECE WP29
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Overall Status of Recent
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2009
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1. Summary of UN/ECE/WP29 146th - 148th Plenary Meetings
2. General Statements
3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions
4. Reports of the 146th - 148th Plenary Meetings
Contents
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UN/ECE/WP29 146th – 148th Plenary Meetings
Since the last Meeting, Three WP29 plenary meetings were held.
146th Plenary Meeting
- Total 31 draft amendments to existing ECE regulations were adopted
- One GTR (pedestrian safety) was adopted as the 9th GTR 147th Plenary Meeting
- Total 42 draft amendments to existing ECE regulations were adopted
- One GTR will be developed for controls and telltale of motorcycle 148th Plenary Meeting
- Total 23 draft amendments to existing ECE regulations were adopted
- 2 draft amendments to existing GTR regulations were adopted
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1. General Statements of the 146th Plenary Meeting
Held 146th session from 11 to 14 Nov. 2008
32 countries, including Australia; Canada; Japan; People’s Republic of China;
Korea; US and other countries from APEC region and European Community
(EC)
and 14 Non-governmental organizations, including OICA and IMMA, took part
in the WP29 plenary meetings
ATTENDANCE
General Statements
Ms. E. Molnar, Director of the UNECE Transport Division, informed the World
Forum about the funding request for Global Warming and Transport.
In addition, she informed that World Bank considered a program in developing
countries for the for the establishment of a periodical technical inspection system
of vehicles in service.
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Highlight of the Recent Sessions
2. Highlight of the Recent Sessions(1) of the 146th Plenary Meeting
GRB (48th Noise, 1-3 Sep. 2008)
- Due to the limited availability of sound values according to two test methods in ECE
R.51, GRB decided to suspend GTR development.
- US preferred three different sound values for passenger cars, heavy duty cars,
motorcycles if GTR would be developed.
GRRF(64th Brakes and running Gear, 16-19 Sep. 2008)
- Chairman informed that the development of requirements for the introduction of TPMS on
vehicles was advancing and he anticipated making proposals to amend Regulation No. 64
during 2009.-GRRF exchanged views on advanced vehicle safety systems such as lane departure
warning systems and advanced emergency braking systems and intention to set up
informal groups
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GRSG (95th General Safety 21-24 Oct. 2008)- GRSG had started the work on Alcohol ignition interlocks
- Proposed to set up an informal group on camera-monitor systems, later endorsed by WP29
Highlight of the Recent Sessions
GRE (60th Lighting and Light-Signalling, 1-3 Oct. 2008)
- Awaiting sponsors for developing new GTR regarding new headlamp beam combinations,
new front fog-lamps, LED headlamps, installation of lighting and light signalling devices on
motorcycles, adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) etc
- Agreed to create a Task Force group to develop a Supplement to Regulation No. 48
regarding automatic switching of headlamps on vehicles equipped with daytime running
lamps.
3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions (2) of the 146th Plenary Meeting
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4. Reports of the 146th Plenary Meeting (1)
Vote of draft amendments to existing regulations
Total 31 draft amendments were submitted to AC.1 for vote All 31 draft amendments were adopted.
- 10 for GRE, 10 for GRSP, 2 for GRRF, 2 for GRPE, 7 for GRSG
GRE
- R48 : allow light source to be replaced without special tools.
- R19 : F3 front fog lamp will be used 36 month from now.
- R98 : gas-discharged head lamp allowed for M, N, L3
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5. Reports of the 146th Plenary Meeting (2)
GRSP
- R14 (Safety belt anchorage): ISOFIX for M2, M3
- R16 (Safety belt) : seat, as an alternative, utilized in a test
GRRF
- R13 (Heavy vehicles braking): compatibility of communication between towing vehicle and
trailer
GRPE
- R83 (Emission of M1 and N1 vehicles) : strict soaking temperature for precision
GRSG
- R43 (Safety Glazing) : amend according GTR 6.
- R107 (M2 & M3) : height of control device for emergency door in case of high-decker
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Consideration and Vote of draft GTRs : Draft GTR on Pedestrian Safety was adopted unanimously.
Draft amendment to GTR, Electronic Safety Control (ESC) was adopted
6. Reports of the 146th Plenary Meeting (3)
1998 Agreement
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7. Reports of the 146th Plenary Meeting (4)
Progress in the Development of New or Amending GTRs
Pedestrian Safety
- AC.3 agreed to consider FLEX-PLI and waited a formal proposal.
Head Restraints (GTR No.7)
- AC.3 agreed to defer consideration of the 2nd Phase proposal to the next session HFCV
- Germany informed AC.3 about the work progress of the GRSP subgroup on safety issues (SGS).
- Agreed on Basic structure of phase 1 of the GTR includes storage systems for compressed gas
and for liquid hydrogen, vehicle fuel system integrity and electric safety.
Tyre
- Agreed tyre for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles up to 4,536 kg, covered 90%
- Need a decision in March 2009
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8. Reports of the 146th Plenary Meeting (5)
Exchange of Views
Passenger Vehicle Brakes
- GTR development was suspended
Motorcycle control and Tell-tale and Indicators
- Decision on GTR development was postponed to next session.
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1. General Statements of the 147th Plenary Meeting
Held 147th session from 10 to 13 March 2009
34 countries, including Australia; Canada; Japan; People’s Republic of China;
Korea; India; US and other countries from APEC region and European
Community (EC)
and 10+ Non-governmental organizations, including OICA and IMMA, took part
in the WP29 plenary meetings
ATTENDANCE
General Statements
Ms. E. Molnar, Director of the UNECE Transport Division, said the WP29 now
considered Transport and Global Warming.
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Highlight of the Recent Sessions
GRSP(44th Passive Safety, 10-12 Dec. 2008)
- Informal Working Group on Head Restraints GTR Phase II requested opinions from
contracting parties to complete by 2011.- Amendment to Pedestrian Safety GTR Phase II, Development of flexible leg form impactor was discussed.
- NHTSA, EU agreed to develop injury criteria, seating position, and so on for WorldSID.
2. Highlight of the Recent Sessions(1) of the 147th Plenary Meeting
GRPE (57th Pollution and Energy 13-16 Jan 2009)- Establish a roadmap to develop a GTR on Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test by
June, vote by 2014.
Decided to develop and vote Draft Off-cycle emission GTR in June Session
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Highlight of the Recent Sessions
3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions(2) of the 147th Plenary Meeting
GRRF (65th Brakes and Running Gear, 2-6 Feb. 2009)
- Decided to develop TPMS regulation by Nov, 2009.
- WP29 endorsed to set up informal groups to handle automatic emergency braking
systems and lane departure warning systems.
GRB (49th Noise, 16-18 Feb. 2009)
- Group agreed to start discussion on limit values for M1 only.
- Need additional data for discussion on limit values for other categories.
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4. Reports of the 147th Plenary Meeting (1)
Vote of draft amendments to existing regulations
Total 42 draft amendments were submitted to AC.1 for vote All 42 draft amendments were adopted.
- 24 for GRE, 2 for GRSP, 8 for GRRF, 7 for GRSG, 1 for GRB
GRE
- R3(Retro-reflecting devices) : added new color requirements as R48 was
amended.
- R6(Direction indicators) : LED can be used for direction indicators . Etc.
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5. Reports of the 147th Plenary Meeting (2)
GRSP
- R11 (Door locks): insert a new paragraph (Mount the test fixture with the latch and striker... )
- R44 (Child restraint systems) : Insert a footnote a dimension of 500 mm in a test fixture
specified in para. 7.1.4.1.10.1.1
GRRF
- R13 (Heavy vehicles braking): Amend vehicle categories according to RE3.
- R13H (Braking for M1 and N1) : New requirements for vehicles with temporary wheels
GRSG
- R34 (Fire risks): Add requirements for component type approval
- R43 (Safety Glazing): Add mark symbol “XI” for laminated glazing except windscreen
GRB
- R117(tyre rolling noise) : use new pneumatic tyre instead of tyre
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Consideration and Vote of draft GTRs : No draft proposal for voting
6. Reports of the 147th Plenary Meeting (3)
1998 Agreement
Status of the Agreement 31 contracting parties to the 1998 Agreement
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7. Reports of the 147th Plenary Meeting (4)
Progress in the Development of New or Amended GTRs Pedestrian Safety(GTR No. 9)
- Agreed to take a decision for Japan’s proposal of Flex-PLI
Head Restraints (GTR No.7)
- Hold a meeting in GRSP in May regarding Japan’ proposal for the development of phase 2 of
GTR take a decision in June plenary session
HFCV
- Germany informed AC.3 about the work progress of the GRSP subgroup on safety issues (SGS).
- Limit the scope for passenger cars
- Provisions for compressed and liquid hydrogen and related electric safety issues
Tyre
- ETRTO requested GTR for radial passenger car tyre, commercial and light truck tyre by 2010
and fully harmonized GTR for commercial and light truck tyre by 2013
- AC3. were in favor of two step proposal.
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8. Reports of the 147th Plenary Meeting (5)
Exchange of Views Side Impact
- No new Information
Worldwide harmonized light-vehicle test procedures (WLTP)
- France proposed to developed a roadmap for WLTP GTR
- AC3 agreed to take a decision in June Session
Proposal to develop controls and display GTR for Motorcycle GRSG proposed to develop GTR for motorcycles
- In this proposal, 21 symbols were presented
- US informed only 10 out of 21 would be incorporated.
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1. General Statements of the 148th Plenary Meeting
Held 148th session from 11 to 14 June 2008
36 countries, including Australia; Canada; Japan; People’s Republic of China;
Korea; Thailand; US and other countries from APEC region and European
Community(EC)
and 10+ Non-governmental organizations, including OICA and IMMA, took part
in the WP29 plenary meetings
ATTENDANCE
General Statements
Ms. E. Molnar, Director of the UNECE Transport Division, stressed the global
warming affects and measures in transport sectors.
Director also mentioned a round table on Global Warming and Transport which
will be held June, 2010.
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GRPE (58th Pollution and Energy 9-12 June 2008)- Chairman reported that ECE R 49, 83, 101 should be reviewed for introduction of EURO 5
- Chairman also reported that Informal group on GTR 6(WWH-OBD) finished successfully their
mission
Highlight of the Recent Sessions
GRE (61st Lighting and Light-Signaling, 30 March-3 April 2009)
- GRE considered GTRs for headlamp, front fog lamp, installation of lamps in motorcycles,
LED headlamp.
- GRE discussed consolidation of regulations 6, 7, 23, 38, 77, 87, 91, 119
2. Highlight of the Recent Sessions (1) of the 148th Plenary Meeting
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Highlight of the Recent Sessions
3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions(2) of the 148th Plenary Meeting
GRSG (96th General Safety, 4-8 May 2009)
- Chairman reported the group agreed GTR No. 6 would be reflected to ECE R. 43.
- Poland proposed that an informal group be established to review emergency doors in
buses and coaches. The amendment shall be completed by the end of 2011.
GRSP(45th Passive Safety, 25-29 May 2009)
- Chairman reported that the introduction of FLEX-PLI in the 2nd phase amendment of GTR
No.9(pedestrian Safety) should be reviewed further following preview of Japan’s proposal- The installation of seatbelts in Bus(Class II) should be further discussed.
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4. Reports of the 148th Plenary Meeting (1)
Vote of draft amendments to existing regulations
Total 23 draft amendments were submitted to AC.1 for vote All 23 draft amendments were adopted unanimously.
- 2 for GRE, 6 for GRSP, 12 for GRRF, 3 for GRPE
GRE
- R37: amended terms regarding light sources
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5. Reports of the 148th Plenary Meeting (2)
GRSP
- R11 (Door latches and hinges): made it clear loading conditions for a rear door opens
vertically
- R12 (Steering wheel) : Amended specifications of plywood attached to a fixed barrier
GRRF
- R13 (Heavy vehicles braking): Warning sound allowed in addition to warning lamp when brake
linings are worn out
- R13H(Brakes for M1 and N1) : Warning sound allowed in addition to warning lamp when brake
linings are worn out
GRPE
- R49 (Emission of CI and PI engines : Off-cycle emission reflected along with OCE GTR
submission
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Consideration and Vote of draft GTRs : One draft GTR, Off-cycle Emission was adopted by
consensus of Contracting Parties present
The proposed Amendment regarding GTR No. 2(Motorcycle Emission) and
GTR No. 3 (Motorcycle braking) was adopted by consensus of Contracting
Parties present
6. Reports of the 148th Plenary Meeting (3)
1998 Agreement
Status of the Agreement 31 contracting parties to the 1998 Agreement
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7. Reports of the 148th Plenary Meeting (4)
Progress in the Development of New or Amended GTRs
Tyre : pending issues
- Scope : passenger vehicle by 2010, light truck by 2013
- Marking : retain ‘tubeless”
delete ‘radial’
UN/ECE mark and US DOT
Global Marking
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8. Reports of the 148th Plenary Meeting (5)
Exchange of Views Pedestrian Safety : pending issues
Forward-control vehicle : 1,000 mm or 1,100 mm proposed by Germany
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