Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011 (Cth)
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011
as amended
made under section 7 of the
Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989
This compilation was prepared on 16 May 2012
taking into account amendments up to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 – Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011 Amendment 1
Volume 1
contains Clauses 0.1–6 and the Notes
Volume 2 contains Appendix A
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra.
CONTENTS
0.1 NAME OF STANDARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
0.2 COMMENCEMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
1 SCOPE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
2 APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION-------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
3 DEFINITIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
4 REQUIREMENTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
5 EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES------------------------------------------------------ 3
6 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
0.1 NAME OF STANDARD [see Note 1]
0.1.1 This Standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011.
0.1.2 This Standard may also be cited as ADR 79/03.
0.2 COMMENCEMENT [see Note 1]
0.2.1 This Standard commences on the day after it is registered.
1 SCOPE
1.1 This vehicle standard prescribes the exhaust and evaporative emissions requirements for light vehicles in order to reduce air pollution.
2 APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION
2.1 This vehicle standard is applicable to all M and N category vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass less than or equal to 3.5 tonnes, notwithstanding the reference mass provisions of paragraph 1.1 of Appendix A.
2.2 This vehicle standard applies from 1 November 2013 in relation to new model vehicles produced on or after 1 November 2013.
2.3 For the purposes of clause 2.2, a “new model vehicle” is a vehicle of a model first produced with a ‘Date of Manufacture’ on or after 1 November 2013.
2.4 To the extent of any inconsistency, the applicability date specified in clause 2.2 applies in lieu of any dates specified in Appendix A.
2.5 Vehicles which comply with ADR 79/04 need not comply with this vehicle standard.
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 For the purposes of clause 2.3, “date of manufacture” means the date the vehicle is available in Australia in a condition which will enable an identification plate to be lawfully affixed to the vehicle.
4 REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Vehicles which comply with the emissions limits and technical requirements of Appendix A of this vehicle standard, including all the applicable tests specified in paragraph 5.2 of Appendix A, and as varied by Part 5 of this vehicle standard, will be accepted as complying with this vehicle standard.
5 EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
5.1 The following provisions of Appendix A do not apply to this vehicle standard:
Section 3 Application for Approval
Section 4 Approval
Section 6 Modifications of the vehicle type
Section 8 Conformity of production
Section 9 In-service conformity
Section 10 Penalties for non-conformity of production
Section 11 Production definitely discontinued
Section 12 Transitional provisions
Section 13 Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of administrative departments
Appendix 1 Procedure for verifying the conformity of production requirements if the production standard deviation given by the manufacturer is satisfactory
Appendix 2 Procedure for verifying the conformity of production requirements if the production standard deviation given by the manufacturer is either not satisfactory or not available
Appendix 3 In-service conformity check
Appendix 4 Statistical procedure for in-service conformity check
Appendix 5 Responsibilities for in service conformity
Annex 1 Engine and vehicle characteristics and information concerning the conduct of tests
Annex 2 Communication
Annex 3 Arrangements of the Approval Mark
5.2 In section 5 of Appendix A, the entire text and table regarding small volume manufacturers immediately following the heading “5. Specifications and tests” is deleted.
5.3 Notwithstanding that Section 8 and 9 and Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Appendix A have been declared not applicable in clause 5.1 of this vehicle standard, the requirements and procedures set out in these appendices are deemed acceptable for the purposes of demonstrating compliance with the conformity requirements of this vehicle standard.
5.4 The test procedures for measuring particulate mass emissions in Annex 4 of Appendix A of ADR 79/02 may be used in lieu of the test procedures for measuring particulate mass emissions in Annex 4a of Appendix A of this vehicle standard, and in that case a particulate mass emissions limit of 5mg/km will apply in lieu of the particulate mass emissions limit values specified in column L5 of Table 1 of paragraph 5.3.1.4 of Appendix A.
5.5 Vehicles which operate on diesel are not required to comply with the limit values for the number of particles from compression ignition engines specified in column L6 of Table 1 of paragraph 5.3.1.4 of Appendix A.
5.6 For the purposes of the Type VI test specified in paragraph 5.3.5 of Appendix A, flex fuel ethanol vehicles are only required to perform the Type VI test on the petrol (E5) reference fuel specified in the table to paragraph 2 of Annex 10 of Appendix A.
5.7 In the on-board diagnostics (OBD) threshold limits table in paragraph 3.3.2 of Annex 11 of Appendix A, footnote 2 is amended to read “PM threshold limit of 80 mg/km shall apply to vehicles of categories M and N with a reference mass greater than 1,760kg.”
5.8 Vehicles which operate on petrol are not required to comply with the requirement for monitoring the reduction in the efficiency of the catalytic converter with respect to NOx emissions specified in paragraph 3.3.3.1 of Annex 11 of Appendix A.
5.9 In Appendix 1 of Annex 11 of Appendix A, the entire text of paragraph 7 regarding
in-use performance requirements for OBD systems is deleted.
6 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS
6.1 The technical requirements of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No. 83 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the emissions of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements, Revision 4, incorporating the 06 series of Amendments, are deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this vehicle standard.
Notes to the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011
Note 1
The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011 (in force under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Instruments
| Title | Date of FRLI Registration | Date of | Application, saving or |
| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011 | 4 Oct 2011 (see F2011L02015) | 5 Oct 2011 | |
| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011 Amendment 1 | 15 May 2012 (see F2012L01038) | 16 May 2012 | — |
Table of Amendments
| ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted | |
| Provision affected | How affected |
| C. 5.6................................................ | rs. F2012L01038 |
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 — Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011
as amended
made under section 7 of the
Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989
This compilation was prepared on 16 May 2012
taking into account amendments up to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 79/03 – Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2011 Amendment 1
Volume 1 contains Clauses 0.1–6 and the Notes
Volume 2 contains Appendix A
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra.
VEHICLE STANDARD (AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULE 79/03 — EMISSION CONTROL FOR LIGHT VEHICLES) 2011
APPENDIX A
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No. 83 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the emission of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements, Revision 4, incorporating the 06 series of amendments
Note
Certain clauses of this Appendix A have been amended from the published UN ECE Regulation 83/06 by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport as indicated in the table below.
Clause
Amendment
Section 2, paragraph 2.5.1 The words “23 mm diameter” amended to read “23 nm diameter”
Annex 11, paragraph 3.3.3.1 The sentence “By way of derogation the requirement of monitoring the reduction in the efficiency of the catalytic converter with respect to NOx emissions shall only apply from the dates set out in paragraph 12.1.4.” is deleted.
Annex 11 – Appendix 1, paragraphs 7.1.6 and 7.1.7
References to “paragraph 3.6” amended to read “paragraph 7.6”. Annex 11 – Appendix 1, paragraph 7.3.1 References to “paragraph 3.5” and “paragraph 3.7” amended to read “paragraph 7.5” and “paragraph 7.7” respectively.
Annex 11 – Appendix 1, paragraph 7.3.2 Reference to “paragraph 3.3.1” amended to read “paragraph 7.3.1”
Annex 11 – Appendix 1, paragraph 7.6.5 Reference to “paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3” amended to read “paragraphs 7.2 and 7.3”.
Reference to “paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5” amended to read “paragraphs 7.4 and 7.5”.
Annex 11 – Appendix 1, paragraph 7.7.4 Reference to “paragraph 3.5” amended to read “paragraph 7.5”.
E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.82/Rev.4−E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.82/Rev.4 26 April 2011
Agreement
Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions*
(Revision 2, including the amendments which entered into force on 16 October 1995)
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Addendum 82: Regulation No. 83
Revision 4
Incorporating all valid text up to:
Corrigendum 1 to Revision 3 - Erratum (English and Russian only)
Corrigendum 2 to Revision 3 - Erratum (French only)
Supplement 6 to the 05 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 2 February 2007
Corrigendum 1 to Revision 3 - Date of entry into force: 14 November 2007
Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 6 to the 05 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 25 June 2008
Supplement 7 to the 05 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 26 February 2009
Supplement 8 to the 05 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 22 July 2009
Supplement 9 to the 05 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 17 March 2010
06 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 9 December 2010
Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 7 to the 05 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 23 December 2010
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the emission of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements
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UNITED NATIONS
Regulation No. 83
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the emission of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements
Contents
1. Scope........................................................................................................................................................ 6
2. Definitions............................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Application for approval...................................................................................................................... 10
4. Approval.................................................................................................................................................. 12
5. Specifications and tests........................................................................................................................ 14
6. Modifications of the vehicle type....................................................................................................... 26
7. Extensions to type approvals.............................................................................................................. 26
8. Conformity of production (COP)........................................................................................................ 29
9. In-service conformity............................................................................................................................ 33
10. Penalties for non-conformity of production..................................................................................... 37
11. Production definitely discontinued..................................................................................................... 37
12. Transitional provisions.......................................................................................................................... 37
13. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible
for conducting approval tests, and of Administrative Departments............................................ 37
Appendix
1. Procedure for verifying the conformity of production requirements if
the production standard deviation given by the manufacturer is satisfactory.......................... 38
2. Procedure for verifying the conformity of production requirements if
the production standard deviation given by the manufacturer is either
not satisfactory or not available......................................................................................................... 40
3. In-service conformity check................................................................................................................ 43
4. Statistical procedure for in-service conformity testing.................................................................... 47
5. Responsibilities for in-service conformity......................................................................................... 53
6. Requirements for vehicles that use a reagent for the exhaust after-treatment system............ 54
Annexes
1. Engine and vehicle characteristics and information concerning
the conduct of tests............................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix 1: Information on test condition...................................................................................... 72
2. Communication..................................................................................................................................... 74
Appendix 1: OBD related information.............................................................................................. 80
Appendix 2: Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance with the OBD
in-use performance requirements................................................................................. 81
Annexes
3. Arrangements of the approval mark.................................................................................................. 82
4a. Type I Test
(Verifying exhaust emissions after a cold start)............................................................................... 84
1. Applicability
2. Introduction
3. Test conditions
4. Test equipment
5. Determination of vehicle road load
6. Emissions test procedure
Appendix 1: Chassis dynamometer system...................................................................... 107
1. Specification
2. Dynamometer calibration procedure
3. Verification of the load curve
Appendix 2: Exhaust dilution system................................................................................ 111
1. System specification
2. CVS Calibration procedure
3. System verification procedure
Appendix 3: Gaseous emissions measurement equipment............................................ 122
1. Specification
2. Calibration procedures
3. Reference gases
Appendix 4: Particulate mass emissions measurement equipment.............................. 130
1. Specification
2. Calibration and verification procedures
Appendix 5: Particle number emissions measurement equipment............................... 136
1. Specification
2. Calibration/validation of the particle sampling system
Appendix 6: Verification of simulated inertia.................................................................. 144
1. Object
2. Principle
3. Specification
4. Verification procedure
Appendix 7: Measurement of vehicle road load.............................................................. 146
1. Object of the methods
2. Definition of the road
3. Atmospheric conditions
4. Vehicle preparation
5. Methods
5. Type II Test
(Carbon monoxide emission test at idling speed)............................................................................ 152
6. Type III Test
(Verifying emissions of crankcase gases).......................................................................................... 155
Annexes
7. Type IV Test
(Determination of evaporative emissions from vehicles
with positive-ignition engines............................................................................................................... 158
Appendix 1: Calibration of equipment for evaporative emission testing............................... 171
Appendix 2: ....................................................................................................................................... 176
8. Type VI Test
(Verifying the average exhaust emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons
after a cold start at low ambient temperature)................................................................................. 177
9. Type V Test
(Description of the endurance test for verifying the durability
of pollution control devices)................................................................................................................ 184
Appendix 1: Standard Bench Cycle (SBC)..................................................................................... 192
Appendix 2: Standard Diesel Bench Cycle (SDBC)...................................................................... 197
Appendix 3: Standard Road Cycle (SRC)...................................................................................... 198
10. Specifications of reference fuels......................................................................................................... 201
1. Specifications of reference fuels for testing vehicles to the emission limits
1.1. Technical data on the reference fuel to be used for testing vehicles equipped
with positive-ignition engines
1.2. Technical data on the reference fuel to be used for testing vehicles equipped
with diesel engine
2. Specifications of reference fuels to be used for testing vehicles equipped with
positive-ignition engines at low ambient temperature - Type VI Test
10a. Specifications of gaseous reference fuels.......................................................................................... 207
1. Specifications of gaseous reference fuels
1.1. Technical data of the LPG reference fuels used for testing vehicles to the emission
limits given in Table 1 in paragraph 5.3.1.4. – Type I Test
11. On-Board diagnostics (OBD) for motor vehicles............................................................................. 208
Appendix 1: Functional aspects of on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems............................... 219
Appendix 2: Essential characteristics of the vehicle family...................................................... 229
12. Granting of an ECE type approval for a vehicle fuelled by LPG or NG/biomethane............... 230
13. Emissions test procedure for a vehicle equipped with a periodically regenerating system....... 233
14. Emissions test procedure for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).......................................................... 240
Appendix 1: Electrical energy/power storage device State Of Charge (SOC) profile
for OVC HEV Type I Test........................................................................................ 253
1. Scope
This Regulation establishes technical requirements for the type approval of motor vehicles.
In addition, this Regulation lays down rules for in-service conformity, durability of pollution control devices and on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems.
1.1. This Regulation shall apply to vehicles of categories M1, M2, N1 and N2 with a reference mass not exceeding 2,610 kg[1].
At the manufacturer's request, type approval granted under this Regulation may be extended from vehicles mentioned above to M1, M2, N1 and N2 vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2,840 kg and which meet the conditions laid down in this Regulation.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation the following definitions shall apply:
2.1. "Vehicle type" means a group of vehicles that do not differ in the following respects:
2.1.1. The equivalent inertia determined in relation to the reference mass as prescribed in Annex 4a, Table 3; and
2.1.2. The engine and vehicle characteristics as defined in Annex 1;
2.2. "Reference mass" means the "unladen mass" of the vehicle increased by a uniform figure of 100 kg for test according to Annexes 4a and 8;
2.2.1. "Unladen mass" means the mass of the vehicle in running order without the uniform mass of the driver of 75 kg, passengers or load, but with the fuel tank 90 per cent full and the usual set of tools and spare wheel on board, where applicable;
2.2.2."Running order mass" means the mass described in Paragraph 2.6. of Annex 1 to this Regulation and for vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of more than 9 persons (in addition to the driver), the mass of a crew member (75 kg), if there is a crew seat amongst the nine or more seats.
2.3. "Maximum mass" means the technically permissible maximum mass declared by the vehicle manufacturer (this mass may be greater than the maximum mass authorised by the national administration);
2.4. "Gaseous pollutants" means the exhaust gas emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen expressed in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) equivalent and hydrocarbons assuming ratio of:
(a) C1H2.525 for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
(b) C1H4 for natural gas (NG) and biomethane
(c) C1H1.89O0.016 for petrol (E5)
(d) C1H1.86O0.005 for diesel (B5)
(e) C1H2.74O0.385 for ethanol (E85)
2.5. "Particulate pollutants" means components of the exhaust gas which are removed from the diluted exhaust gas at a maximum temperature of 325 K (52 °C) by means of the filters described in Annex 4a; Appendix 4.
2.5.1."Particle numbers" means the total number of particles of a diameter greater than 23 nm diameter present in the diluted exhaust gas after it has been conditioned to remove volatile material, as described in Annex 4a, Appendix 5.
2.6. "Exhaust emissions" means
• For positive-ignition (P.I.) engines, emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants;
• For compression-ignition (C.I.) engines, emissions of gaseous pollutants, particulate pollutants and particle numbers;
2.7. "Evaporative emissions" means the hydrocarbon vapours lost from the fuel system of a motor vehicle other than those from exhaust emissions;
2.7.1. "Tank breathing losses" are hydrocarbon emissions caused by temperature changes in the fuel tank (assuming a ratio of C1H2.33).
2.7.2. "Hot soak losses" are hydrocarbon emissions arising from the fuel system of a stationary vehicle after a period of driving (assuming a ratio of C1 H2.20 );
2.8. "Engine crankcase" means the spaces in or external to an engine which are connected to the oil sump by internal or external ducts through which gases and vapour can escape;
2.9. "Cold start device" means a device that temporarily enriches the air/fuel mixture of the engine thus assisting the engine to start;
2.10. "Starting aid" means a device which assists engine start up without enrichment of the air/fuel mixture of the engine, e.g. glow plug, injection timing change, etc.;
2.11. "Engine capacity" means:
2.11.1. For reciprocating piston engines, the nominal engine swept volume;
2.11.2. For rotary piston engines (Wankel), twice the nominal swept volume of a combustion chamber per piston;
2.12. "Pollution control devices" means those components of a vehicle that control and/or limit exhaust and evaporative emissions.
2.13. "OBD" means an on-board diagnostic system for emission control, which has the capability of identifying the likely area of malfunction by means of fault codes stored in computer memory;
2.14. "In-service test" means the test and evaluation of conformity conducted in accordance with paragraph 9.2.1 of this Regulation;
2.15. "Properly maintained and used" means, for the purpose of a test vehicle, that such a vehicle satisfies the criteria for acceptance of a selected vehicle laid down in paragraph 2. of Appendix 3 to this Regulation;
2.16. "Defeat device" means any element of design which senses temperature, vehicle speed, engine rotational speed, transmission gear, manifold vacuum or any other parameter for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying or deactivating the operation of any part of the emission control system, that reduces the effectiveness of the emission control system under conditions which may reasonably be expected to be encountered in normal vehicle operation and use. Such an element of design may not be considered a defeat device if:
2.16.1. The need for the device is justified in terms of protecting the engine against damage or accident and for safe operation of the vehicle; or
2.16.2. The device does not function beyond the requirements of engine starting; or
2.16.3. Conditions are substantially included in the Type I or Type VI test procedures.
2.17. "Family of vehicles" means a group of vehicle types identified by a parent vehicle for the purpose of Annex 12;
2.18. "Fuel requirement by the engine" means the type of fuel normally used by the engine:
(a) Petrol E5);
(b) LPG (liquefied petroleum gas);
(c) NG/biomethane (natural gas);
(d) Either petrol (E5) or LPG;
(e) Either petrol (E5) or NG/biomethane;
(f) Diesel fuel B5);
(g) Mixture of ethanol (E85) and petrol (E5) (Flex fuel)
(h) Mixture of biodiesel and diesel (B5) (Flex fuel)
(i) Hydrogen
(j) Either petrol (E5) or Hydrogen (Bi-fuel)
2.18.1. "Biofuel" means liquid or gaseous fuel for transport, produced from biomass.
2.19. "Approval of a vehicle" means the approval of a vehicle type with regard to the limitation of the following conditions[2]:
2.19.1. Limitation of exhaust emissions by the vehicle, evaporative emissions, crankcase emissions, durability of pollution control devices, cold start pollutant emissions and on-board diagnostics of vehicles fuelled with unleaded petrol, or which can be fuelled with either unleaded petrol and LPG or NG/biomethane or biofuels (Approval B);
2.19.2. Limitation of emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants, durability of pollution control devices and on-board diagnostics of vehicles fuelled with diesel fuel (Approval C) or which can be fuelled with either diesel fuel and biosuel or biofuel;
2.19.3. Limitation of emissions of gaseous pollutants by the engine, crankcase emissions, durability of pollution control devices, cold start emissions and on-board diagnostics of vehicles fuelled with LPG or NG/biomethane (Approval D);
2.20. "Periodically regenerating system" means an anti-pollution device (e.g. catalytic converter, particulate trap) that requires a periodical regeneration process in less than 4,000 km of normal vehicle operation. During cycles where regeneration occurs, emission standards can be exceeded. If a regeneration of an anti-pollution device occurs at least once per Type I test and that has already regenerated at least once during vehicle preparation cycle, it will be considered as a continuously regenerating system which does not require a special test procedure. Annex 13 does not apply to continuously regenerating systems.
At the request of the manufacturer, the test procedure specific to periodically regenerating systems will not apply to a regenerative device if the manufacturer provides data to the type Approval Authority that, during cycles where regeneration occurs, emissions remain below the standards given in paragraph 5.3.1.4. applied for the concerned vehicle category after agreement of the Technical Service.
2.21. Hybrid vehicles (HV)
2.21.1. General definition of hybrid vehicles (HV):
"Hybrid vehicle (HV)" means a vehicle with at least two different energy converters and two different energy storage systems (on vehicle) for the purpose of vehicle propulsion.
2.21.2. Definition of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV):
"Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)" means a vehicle that, for the purpose of mechanical propulsion, draws energy from both of the following on-vehicle sources of stored energy/power:
a) A consumable fuel;
b) An electrical energy/power storage device (e.g.: battery, capacitor, flywheel/generator etc.).
2.22. "Mono-fuel vehicle" means a vehicle that is designed to run primarily on one type of fuel;
2.22.1 "Mono-fuel gas vehicle" means a vehicle that is designed primarily for permanent running on LPG or NG/biomethane or hydrogen, but may also have a petrol system for emergency purposes or starting only, where the petrol tank does not contain more than 15 litres of petrol.
2.23. "Bi-fuel vehicle" means a vehicle with two separate fuel storage systems that can run part-time on two different fuels and is designed to run on only one fuel at a time.
2.23.1. "Bi-fuel gas vehicle" means a bi fuel vehicle that can run on petrol and also on either LPG, NG/biomethane or hydrogen.
2.24. "Alternative fuel vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be capable of running on at least one type of fuel that is either gaseous at atmospheric temperature and pressure, or substantially non-mineral oil derived.
2.25. "Flex fuel vehicle" means a vehicle with one fuel storage system that can run on different mixtures of two or more fuels.
2.25.1. "Flex fuel ethanol vehicle" means a flex fuel vehicle that can run on petrol or a mixture of petrol and ethanol up to an 85 per cent ethanol blend (E85).
2.25.2. "Flex fuel biodiesel vehicle" means a flex fuel vehicle that can run on mineral diesel or a mixture of mineral diesel and biodiesel.
2.26. "Vehicles designed to fulfil specific social needs" means diesel vehicles of category M1 which are either:
(a) Special purpose vehicles with reference mass exceeding 2,000 kg[3];
(b) Vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2,000 kg and designed to carry seven or more occupants including the driver with the exclusion, as from 1 September 2012, of vehicles of category M1G3;
(c) Vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 1,760 kg which are built specifically for commercial purposes to accommodate wheelchair use inside the vehicle.
3. Application for approval
3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to exhaust emissions, crankcase emissions, evaporative emissions and durability of pollution control devices, as well as to its on-board diagnostic (OBD) system shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his authorized representative to the Approval Authority.
3.1.1. In addition, the manufacturer shall submit the following information:
(a) In the case of vehicles equipped with positive-ignition engines, a declaration by the manufacturer of the minimum percentage of misfires out of a total number of firing events that would either result in emissions exceeding the limits given in paragraph 3.3.2. of Annex 11, if that percentage of misfire had been present from the start of a Type I test as described in Annex 4a to this Regulation, or that could lead to an exhaust catalyst, or catalysts, overheating prior to causing irreversible damage;
(b) Detailed written information fully describing the functional operation characteristics of the OBD system, including a listing of all relevant parts of the emission control system of the vehicle that are monitored by the OBD system;
(c) A description of the malfunction indicator used by the OBD system to signal the presence of a fault to a driver of the vehicle;
(d) A declaration by the manufacturer that the OBD system complies with the provisions of paragraph 7. of Appendix 1 to Annex 11 relating to in-use performance under all reasonably foreseeable driving conditions;
(e) A plan describing the detailed technical criteria and justification for incrementing the numerator and denominator of each monitor that shall fulfil the requirements of paragraphs 7.2. and 7.3. of Appendix 1 to Annex 11, as well as for disabling numerators, denominators and the general denominator under the conditions outlined in paragraph 7.7. of Appendix 1 to Annex XI;
(f) A description of the provisions taken to prevent tampering with and modification of the emission control computer;
(g) If applicable, the particulars of the vehicle family as referred to in Appendix 2 to Annex 11;
h) Where appropriate, copies of other type approvals with the relevant data to enable extension of approvals and establishment of deterioration factors.
3.1.2. For the tests described in paragraph 3. of Annex 11, a vehicle representative of the vehicle type or vehicle family fitted with the OBD system to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service responsible for the type approval test. Il the Technical Service determines that the submitted vehicle does not fully represent the vehicle type or vehicle family described in Annex 11, Appendix 2, an alternative and if necessary an additional vehicle shall be submitted for test in accordance with paragraph 3. of Annex.11.
3.2. A model of the information document relating to exhaust emissions, evaporative emissions, durability and the on-board diagnostic (OBD) system is given in Annex 1. The information mentioned under paragraph 3.2.12.2.7.6. of Annex 1 is to be included in Appendix 1 "OBD - RELATED INFORMATION" to the type-approval communication given in Annex 2.
3.2.1. Where appropriate, copies of other type approvals with the relevant data to enable extensions of approvals and establishment of deterioration factors shall be submitted.
3.3. For the tests described in paragraph 5. of this Regulation a vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service responsible for the approval tests.
3.4.1. The application referred to in paragraph 3.1. shall be drawn up in accordance with the model of the information document set out in Annex 1.
3.4.2. For the purposes of paragraph 3.1.1.(d), the manufacturer shall use the model of a manufacturer's certificate of compliance with the OBD in-use performance requirements set out in Appendix 2 of Annex 2.
3.4.3. For the purposes of paragraph 3.1.1.(e), the Approval Authority that grants the approval shall make the information referred to in that point available to the approval authorities upon request.
3.4.5. For the purposes of points (d) and (e) of paragraph 3.1.1., approval authorities shall not approve a vehicle if the information submitted by the manufacturer is inappropriate for fulfilling the requirements of paragraph 7. of Appendix 1 to Annex 11. Paragraphs 7.2., 7.3. and 7.7. of Appendix 1 to Annex 11 shall apply under all reasonably foreseeable driving conditions. For the assessment of the implementation of the requirements set out in the first and second subparagraphs, the approval authorities shall take into account the state of technology.
3.4.6. For the purposes of paragraph 3.1.1.(f), the provisions taken to prevent tampering with and modification of the emission control computer shall include the facility for updating using a manufacturer-approved programme or calibration.
3.4.7. For the tests specified in Table A, the manufacturer shall submit to the Technical Service responsible for the type approval tests a vehicle representative of the type to be approved.
3.4.8. The application for type approval of flex-fuel vehicles shall comply with the additional requirements laid down in paragraphs 4.9.1 and 4.9.2.
3.4.9. Changes to the make of a system, component or separate technical unit that occur after a type approval shall not automatically invalidate a type approval, unless its original characteristics or technical parameters are changed in such a way that the functionality of the engine or pollution control system is affected.
4. Approval
4.1. If the vehicle type submitted for approval following this amendment meets the requirements of paragraph 5. below, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.
4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved.
Its first two digits shall indicate the series of amendments according to which the approval was granted. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type.
4.3. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
4.3.1. In the event of amendment to the present text, for example, if new limit values are prescribed, the Parties to the Agreement shall be informed which vehicle types already approved comply with the new provisions.
4.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the approval form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, an international approval mark consisting of:
4.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the country that has granted approval[4].
4.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter "R", a dash and the approval number to the right of the circle described in paragraph 4.4.1.
4.4.3. The approval mark shall contain an additional character after the type approval number, the purpose of which is to distinguish vehicle category and class for which the approval has been granted. This letter should be chosen according to the Table 1 in Annex 3 to this Regulation.
4.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved, under one or more other Regulations annexed to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1. need not be repeated; in such a case, the Regulation and approval numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.
4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
4.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate.
4.8. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of the approval mark.
4.9. Additional requirements for approval of flex fuel vehicles
4.9.1. For the type approval of a flex fuel ethanol or biodiesel vehicle, the vehicle manufacturer shall describe the capability of the vehicle to adapt to any mixture of petrol and ethanol fuel (up to an 85 per cent ethanol blend) or diesel and biodiesel that may occur across the market.
4.9.2. For flex fuel vehicles, the transition from one reference fuel to another between the tests shall take place without manual adjustment of the engine settings.
4.10. Requirements for approval regarding the OBD system
4.10.1. The manufacturer shall ensure that all vehicles are equipped with an OBD system.
4.10.2. The OBD system shall be designed, constructed and installed on a vehicle so as to enable it to identify types of deterioration or malfunction over the entire life of the vehicle.
4.10.3. The OBD system shall comply with the requirements of this Regulation during conditions of normal use.
4.10.4. When tested with a defective component in accordance with Appendix 1 of Annex 11, the OBD system malfunction indicator shall be activated. The OBD system malfunction indicator may also activate during this test at levels of emissions below the OBD threshold limits specified in Annex 11.
4.10.5. The manufacturer shall ensure that the OBD system complies with the requirements for in-use performance set out in paragraph 7. of Appendix 1 to Annex 11 of this Regulation under all reasonably foreseeable driving conditions.
4.10.6. In-use performance related data to be stored and reported by a vehicle's OBD system according to the provisions of item 7.6. of Appendix 1 to Annex 11 shall be made readily available by the manufacturer to national authorities and independent operators without any encryption.
5. Specifications and tests
Small volume manufacturers
As an alternative to the requirements of this paragraph, vehicle manufacturers whose world-wide annual production is less than 10,000 units may obtain approval on the basis of the corresponding technical requirements specified in the table below.
Legislative Act Requirements The California Code of Regulations, Title 13, paragraphs 1961(a) and 1961(b)(1)(C)(1) applicable to 2001 and later model year vehicles, 1968.1, 1968.2, 1968.5, 1976 and 1975, published by Barclay's Publishing.
Type approval shall be granted under the California Code of Regulations applicable to the most recent model year of light duty vehicle.
The emissions tests for roadworthiness purposes set out in Annex 5 and the requirements for access to vehicle OBD information set out in paragraph 5. of Annex 11 shall still be required to obtain type approval with regard to emissions under this paragraph.
The Approval Authority shall inform the other approval authorities of Contracting Parties of the circumstances of each type approval granted under this paragraph.
5.1. General
5.1.1. The components liable to affect the emission of pollutants shall be so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable the vehicle, in normal use, despite the vibration to which they may be subjected, to comply with the provisions of this Regulation.
5.1.2. The technical measures taken by the manufacturer shall be such as to ensure that in conformity with the provisions of this Regulation, exhaust gas and evaporative emissions are effectively limited throughout the normal life of the vehicle and under normal conditions of use. This will include the security of those hoses and their joints and connections, used within the emission control systems, which shall be so constructed as to conform with the original design intent. For exhaust emissions, these provisions are deemed to be met if the provisions of paragraphs 5.3.1.4. and 8.2.3.1. respectively are complied with. For evaporative emissions, these conditions are deemed to be met if the provisions of paragraphs 5.3.1.4. and 8.2.3.1. respectively are complied with.
5.1.2.1. The use of a defeat device is prohibited.
5.1.3. Inlet orifices of petrol tanks
5.1.3.1. Subject to paragraph 5.1.3.2., the inlet orifice of the petrol or ethanol tank shall be so designed as to prevent the tank from being filled from a fuel pump delivery nozzle which has an external diameter of 23.6 mm or greater.
5.1.3.2. Paragraph 5.1.3.1. shall not apply to a vehicle in respect of which both of the following conditions are satisfied, i.e.:
5.1.3.2.1. The vehicle is so designed and constructed that no device designed to control the emission of gaseous pollutants shall be adversely affected by leaded petrol; and
5.1.3.2.2. The vehicle is conspicuously, legibly and indelibly marked with the symbol for unleaded petrol, specified in ISO 2575:1982, in a position immediately visible to a person filling the petrol tank. Additional markings are permitted.
5.1.4. Provision shall be made to prevent excess evaporative emissions and fuel spillage caused by a missing fuel filler cap.
This may be achieved by using one of the following:
5.1.4.1. An automatically opening and closing, non-removable fuel filler cap;
5.1.4.2. Design features which avoid excess evaporative emissions in the case of a missing fuel filler cap;
5.1.4.3. Any other provision which has the same effect. Examples may include, but are not limited to, a tethered filler cap, a chained filler cap or one utilising the same locking key for the filler cap as for the vehicle's ignition. In this case, the key shall be removable from the filler cap only in the locked condition.
5.1.5. Provisions for electronic system security
5.1.5.1. Any vehicle with an emission control computer shall include features to deter modification, except as authorised by the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall authorise modifications if these modifications are necessary for the diagnosis, servicing, inspection, retrofitting or repair of the vehicle. Any reprogrammable computer codes or operating parameters shall be resistant to tampering and afford a level of protection at least as good as the provisions in ISO DIS 15031-7, dated October 1998 (SAE J2186 dated October 1996), provided that the security exchange is conducted using the protocols and diagnostic connector as prescribed in paragraph 6.5. of Annex II, Appendix 1. Any removable calibration memory chips shall be potted, encased in a sealed container or protected by electronic algorithms and shall not be changeable without the use of specialised tools and procedures.
5.1.5.2. Computer-coded engine operating parameters shall not be changeable without the use of specialised tools and procedures (e. g. soldered or potted computer components or sealed (or soldered) computer enclosures).
5.1.5.3. In the case of mechanical fuel-injection pumps fitted to compression-ignition engines, manufacturers shall take adequate steps to protect the maximum fuel delivery setting from tampering while a vehicle is in service.
5.1.5.4. Manufacturers may apply to the Approval Authority for an exemption to one of these requirements for those vehicles which are unlikely to require protection. The criteria that the Approval Authority will evaluate in considering an exemption will include, but are not limited to, the current availability of performance chips, the high-performance capability of the vehicle and the projected sales volume of the vehicle.
5.1.5.5. Manufacturers using programmable computer code systems (e.g. Electrical Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, EEPROM) shall deter unauthorised reprogramming. Manufacturers shall include enhanced tamper protection strategies and write protect features requiring electronic access to an off-site computer maintained by the manufacturer. Methods giving an adequate level of tamper protection will be approved by the authority.
5.1.6. It shall be possible to inspect the vehicle for roadworthiness test in order to determine its performance in relation to the data collected in accordance with paragraph 5.3.7. of this Regulation. If this inspection requires a special procedure, this shall be detailed in the service manual (or equivalent media). This special procedure shall not require the use of special equipment other than that provided with the vehicle.
5.2. Test procedure
Table A illustrates the various possibilities for type approval of a vehicle.
5.2.1. Positive ignition engine-powered vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles equipped with a positive-ignition engine shall be subject to the following tests:
Type I (verifying the average exhaust emissions after a cold start);
Type II (carbon monoxide emission at idling speed);
Type III (emission of crankcase gases);
Type IV (evaporation emissions);
Type V (durability of anti-pollution devices);
Type VI (verifying the average low ambient temperature carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon exhaust emissions after a cold start);
OBD-test.
5.2.2. Positive ignition engine-powered vehicle and hybrid electric vehicles equipped with positive-ignition engine fuelled with LPG or NG/biomethane (mono or bi-fuel) shall be subjected to the following tests (according to Table A):
Type I (verifying the average exhaust emissions after a cold start);
Type II (carbon monoxide emissions at idling speed);
Type III (emission of crankcase gases);
Type IV (evaporative emissions), where applicable;
Type V (durability of anti-pollution devices);
Type VI (verifying the average low ambient temperature carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon exhaust emissions after a cold start), where applicable,
OBD test.
5.2.3. Compression ignition engine-powered vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles equipped with a compression ignition engine shall be subject to the following tests:
Type I (verifying the average exhaust emissions after a cold start);
Type V (durability of anti-pollution control devices);
OBD test.
Table A. Requirements
Application of test requirements for type approval and extensions
Vehicles with positive ignition engines including hybrids Vehicles with C.I. engines including hybrids Mono fuel Bi fuel1 Flex fuel1 Flex fuel Mono fuel Reference
fuelPetrol
(E5)LPG NG/ Biomethane Hydrogen Petrol
(E5)Petrol
(E5)Petrol
(E5)Petrol
(E5)Diesel (B5) Diesel (B5) LPG NG/ Biomethane Hydrogen Ethanol (E85) Biodiesel Gaseous pollutants
(Type I test)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
(both fuels)
Yes
(both fuels)
Yes
(petrol only) (2)
Yes
(both fuels)
Yes
(B5 only)2Yes Particulates
(Type I test)Yes
(direct injection)
- - Yes
(direct injection) (petrol only)
Yes
(direct injection)
(petrol only)Yes
(direct injection)
(petrol only) 2Yes
(direct injection)
(both fuels)Yes
(B5 only)2
Yes Idle emissions
(Type II test)Yes Yes Yes Yes
(both fuels)
Yes
(both fuels)
Yes
(petrol only) 2
Yes
(both fuels)
- - Crankcase emissions
(Type III test)Yes Yes Yes Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only) 2
Yes
(petrol)
- - Evaporative emissions
(Type IV test)Yes - - Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only) 2
Yes
(petrol)
- - Durability
(Type V test)Yes Yes Yes Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only) (2)
Yes
(petrol)
Yes
(B5 only)2
Yes Low temperature emissions
(Type VI test)Yes - - Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only)
Yes
(petrol only) 2
Yes
(both fuels)3
- - In-service conformity Yes Yes Yes Yes
(both fuels)Yes
(both fuels)Yes
(petrol only) 2
Yes
(both fuels)Yes
(B5 only)2
Yes On-board diagnostics Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(B5 only)Yes 1 When a bi fuel vehicle is combined with a flex fuel vehicle, both test requirements are applicable.
2 This provision is temporary, further requirements for biodiesel and hydrogen shall be proposed later on.
3 For this test, fuel applicable to low ambient temperatures should be used. In the absence of a winter grade reference fuel specification, the applicable winter grade fuel for this test should be agreed between the Approval Authority and the manufacturer according to the existing market specifications. Development of a reference fuel for this application is underway.
5.3. Description of tests
5.3.1. Type I test (Simulating the average exhaust emissions after a cold start).
5.3.1.1. Figure 1 illustrates the routes for Type I test. This test shall be carried out on all vehicles referred to in paragraph 1.and its sub-paragraphs.
5.3.1.2. The vehicle is placed on a chassis dynamometer equipped with a means of load and inertia simulation.
5.3.1.2.1. A test lasting a total of 19 minutes and 40 seconds, made up of two parts, One and Two, is performed without interruption. An unsampled period of not more than 20 seconds may, with the agreement of the manufacturer, be introduced between the end of Part One and the beginning of Part Two in order to facilitate adjustment of the test equipment.
5.3.1.2.1.1. Vehicles that are fuelled with LPG or NG/biomethane shall be tested in the Type I test for variation in the composition of LPG or NG/biomethane, as set out in Annex 12. Vehicles that can be fuelled either with petrol or LPG or NG/biomethane shall be tested on both the fuels, tests on LPG or NG/biomethane being performed for variation in the composition of LPG or NG/biomethane, as set out in Annex 12.
5.3.1.2.1.2. Notwithstanding the requirement of paragraph 5.3.1.2.1.1., vehicles that can be fuelled with either petrol or a gaseous fuel, but where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and which the petrol tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol will be regarded for the test Type I as vehicles that can only run on a gaseous fuel.
5.3.1.2.2. Part One of the test is made up of four elementary urban cycles. Each elementary urban cycle comprises fifteen phases (idling, acceleration, steady speed, deceleration, etc.).
5.3.1.2.3. Part Two of the test is made up of one extra-urban cycle. The extra-urban cycle comprises 13 phases (idling, acceleration, steady speed, deceleration, etc.).
5.3.1.2.4. During the test, the exhaust gases are diluted and a proportional sample collected in one or more bags. The exhaust gases of the vehicle tested are diluted, sampled and analysed, following the procedure described below, and the total volume of the diluted exhaust is measured. Not only the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide emissions but also the particulate pollutant emissions from vehicles equipped with compression-ignition engines are recorded.
5.3.1.3. The test is carried out using the procedure of Type I test as described in Annex 4a. The method used to collect and analyse the gases is prescribed in Appendix 2 and 3 of Annex 4a, and the method to sample and analyse the particulates shall be as prescribed in Appendix 4 and 5 of Annex 4a.
5.3.1.4. Subject to the requirements of paragraph 5.3.1.5. the test shall be repeated three times. The results are multiplied by the appropriate deterioration factors obtained from paragraph 5.3.6. and, in the case of periodically regenerating systems as defined in paragraph 2.20., also must be multiplied by the factors Ki obtained from Annex 13. The resulting masses of gaseous emissions and, in the case of vehicles equipped with compression-ignition engines, the mass of particulates obtained in each test shall be less than the limits shown in the Table 1 below:
Table 1
Emissions limit
Limit values Reference mass(RM)
(kg)
Mass of carbon monoxide
(CO)Mass of total hydrocarbons
(THC)Mass of non- methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) Mass of oxides of nitrogen
(NOx)Combined mass of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
(THC + NOx)
Mass of particulate matter
(PM)Number of particles
(P)L1
(mg/km)
L2
(mg/km)L3
(mg/km)L4
(mg/km)L2 + L3
(mg/km)L5
(mg/km)L6
(number/km)Category Class PI CI PI CI PI CI PI CI PI CI PI 1 CI PI CI M - All 1,000 500 100 - 68 - 60 180 - 230 4.5 4.5 - 6.0 x 1011 N1 I RM ≤ 1,305 1,000 500 100 - 68 - 60 180 - 230 4.5 4.5 - 6.0 x 1011 II 1,305 < RM ≤ 1,760 1,810 630 130 - 90 - 75 235 - 295 4.5 4.5 - 6.0 x 1011 III 1,760 < RM 2,270 740 160 - 108 - 82 280 - 350 4.5 4.5 - 6.0 x 1011 N2 - All 2,270 740 160 - 108 - 82 280 - 350 4.5 4.5 - 6.0 x 1011 Key: PI = Positive Ignition, CI = Compression Ignition (1) Positive ignition particulate mass standard shall apply only to vehicles with direct injection engines.
4. Type II Test methods
4.1. The vehicles shall be tested according to Annex 5 with the fuel consuming engine running. The manufacturer shall provide a "service mode" that makes execution of this test possible.
If necessary, the special procedure provided for in paragraph 5.1.6. to the Regulation shall be used.
5. Type III Test methods
5.1. The vehicles shall be tested according to Annex 6 with the fuel consuming engine running. The manufacturer shall provide a "service mode" that makes execution of this test possible.
5.2. The tests shall be carried out only for conditions 1 and 2 of the paragraph 3.2. of Annex 6. If for any reasons it is not possible to test on condition 2, alternatively another steady speed condition (with fuel consuming engine running under load) should be carried out.
6. Type IV Test methods
6.1. The vehicles shall be tested according to Annex 7.
6.2. Before starting the test procedure (paragraph 5.1. of Annex 7), the vehicles shall be preconditioned as follows:
6.2.1. For OVC vehicles:
6.2.1.1. OVC vehicles without an operating mode switch: the procedure shall start with the discharge of the electrical energy/power storage device of the vehicle while driving (on the test track, on a chassis dynamometer, etc.):
(a) At a steady speed of 50 km/h until the fuel consuming engine of the HEV starts up; or
(b) If a vehicle cannot reach a steady speed of 50 km/h without starting up the fuel consuming engine, the speed shall be reduced until the vehicle can run a lower steady speed where the fuel consuming engine just does not start up for a defined time/distance (to be specified between Technical Service and manufacturer); or
(c) With manufacturer's recommendation.
The fuel consuming engine shall be stopped within 10 seconds of it being automatically started.
6.2.1.2. OVC vehicles with an operating mode switch: the procedure shall start with the discharge of the electrical energy/power storage device of the vehicle while driving with the switch in pure electric position (on the test track, on a chassis dynamometer, etc.) at a steady speed of 70 per cent ±5 per cent from the maximum thirty minutes speed of the vehicle.
Stopping the discharge occurs:
(a) When the vehicle is not able to run at 65 per cent of the maximum thirty minutes speed; or
(b) When an indication to stop the vehicle is given to the driver by the standard on-board instrumentation; or
(c) After covering the distance of 100 km.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a pure electric mode, the electrical energy/power storage device discharge shall be conducted with the vehicle driving (on the test track, on a chassis dynamometer, etc.):
(a) At a steady speed of 50 km/h until the fuel consuming engine of the HEV starts up; or
(b) If a vehicle cannot reach a steady speed of 50 km/h without starting up the fuel consuming engine, the speed shall be reduced until the vehicle can run a lower steady speed where the fuel consuming engine does not start up for a defined time/distance (to be specified between technical service and manufacturer); or
(c) With manufacturer's recommendation.
The engine shall be stopped within 10 seconds of it being automatically started.
6.2.2. For NOVC vehicles:
6.2.2.1. NOVC vehicles without an operating mode switch: the procedure shall start with a preconditioning of at least two consecutive complete driving cycles (one Part One and one Part Two) without soak.
6.2.2.2. NOVC vehicles with an operating mode switch: the procedure shall start with a preconditioning of at least two consecutive complete driving cycles (one Part One and one Part Two) without soak, performed with the vehicle running in hybrid mode. If several hybrid modes are available, the test shall be carried out in the mode which is automatically set after turn on of the ignition key (normal mode).
6.3. The preconditioning drive and the dynamometer test shall be carried out according to paragraphs 5.2. and 5.4. of Annex 7:
6.3.1. For OVC vehicles: under the same conditions as specified by condition B of the Type I test (paragraphs 3.1.3. and 3.2.3.).
6.3.2. For NOVC vehicles: under the same conditions as in the Type I test.
7. Type V Test methods
7.1. The vehicles shall be tested according to Annex 9.
7.2. For OVC vehicles:
It is allowed to charge the electrical energy/power storage device twice a day during mileage accumulation.
For OVC vehicles with an operating mode switch, mileage accumulation should be driven in the mode which is automatically set after turn on of the ignition key (normal mode).
During the mileage accumulation a change into another hybrid mode is allowed if necessary in order to continue the mileage accumulation after agreement of the Technical Service.
The measurements of emissions of pollutants shall be carried out under the same conditions as specified by condition B of the Type I test (paragraphs 3.1.3. and 3.2.3.).
7.3. For NOVC vehicles:
For NOVC vehicles with an operating mode switch, mileage accumulation shall be driven in the mode which is automatically set after turn on of the ignition key (normal mode).
The measurements of emissions of pollutants shall be carried out in the same conditions as in the Type I test.
8. Type VI Test methods
8.1. The vehicles shall be tested according to Annex 8.
8.2. For OVC vehicles, the measurements of emissions of pollutants shall be carried out under the same conditions as specified for condition B of the Type I test (paragraphs 3.1.3. and 3.2.3.).
8.3. For NOVC vehicles, the measurements of emissions of pollutants shall be carried out under the same conditions as in the Type I test.
9. On board diagnostics (OBD) Test methods
9.1. The vehicles shall be tested according to Annex 11.
9.2. For OVC vehicles, the measurements of emissions of pollutants shall be carried out under the same conditions as specified for condition B of the Type I test (paragraphs3.1.3. and 3.2.3.).
9.3. For NOVC vehicles, the measurements of emissions of pollutants shall be carried out under the same conditions as in the Type I test.
Annex 14 - Appendix 1
Electrical energy/power storage device State Of Charge (SOC) profile for OVC HEV Type I Test
Condition A of the Type I test
Condition A:
(1) Initial electrical energy/power storage device state of charge
(2) Discharge according to paragraph 3.1.2.1. or 3.2.2.1.
(3) Vehicle conditioning according to paragraph 3.1.2.2. or 3.2.2.2.
(4) Charge during soak according to paragraphs 3.1.2.3. and 3.1.2.4., or paragraphs 3.2.2.3. and 3.2.2.4.
(5) Test according to paragraph 3.1.2.5. or 3.2.2.5.
Condition B of the Type I test
Condition B:
(1) Initial state of charge
(2) Vehicle conditioning according to paragraph 3.1.3.1. or 3.2.3.1.
(3) Discharge according to paragraph 3.1.3.2. or 3.2.3.2.
(4) Soak according to paragraph 3.1.3.3. or 3.2.3.3.
(5) Test according to paragraph 3.1.3.4. or 3.2.3.4.
* Former title of the Agreement: Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, done at Geneva on 20 March 1958.
[1] As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).
[2] Approval A cancelled. The 05 series of amendments to this Regulation prohibit the use of leaded petrol.
[3] As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).
[4] 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Serbia and Montenegro, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (Kazakhstan), 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their respective ECE symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for South Africa, 48 for New Zealand, 49 for Cyprus, 50 for Malta, 51 for the Republic of Korea, 52 for Malaysia, 53 for Thailand, 54 and 55 (vacant), 56 for Montenegro, 57 (Vacant) and 58 for Tunisia..Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.
[5] For any vehicle, the "intermediate zone" is determined as follows: The vehicle shall meet the conditions given in paragraph 3.2.1. and, in addition, the measured value for the same regulated pollutant shall be below a level that is determined from the product of the limit value for the same regulated pollutant given in Table 1 in paragraph 5.3.1.4. multiplied by a factor of 2.5.
2 For any vehicle, the "failure zone" is determined as follows: The measured value for any regulated pollutant exceeds a level that is determined from the product of the limit value for the same regulated pollutant given in Table 1 in paragraph 5.3.1.4. multiplied by a factor of 2.5.
a If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol '?' (e.g. ABC??123??).
b As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).
c Where there is one version with a normal cab and another with a sleeper cab, both sets of masses and dimensions are to be stated.
d The mass of the driver and, if applicable, of the crew member is assessed at 75 kg (subdivided into 68 kg
occupant mass and 7 kg luggage mass according to ISO Standard 2416 – 1992), the fuel tank is filled to 90 per cent and the other liquid containing systems (except those for used water) to 100 per cent of the capacity s specified by the manufacturer.
e For trailers or semi-trailers, and for vehicles coupled with a trailer or a semi -trailer, which exert a significant
vertical load on the coupling device or the fifth wheel, this load, divided by standard acceleration of gravity, is included in the maximum technical permissible mass.
f In the case of non -conventional engines and systems, particulars equivalent to those referred to here shall be
supplied by the manufacturer.
* Please fill in here the upper and lower values for each variant.
** Vehicles can be fuelled with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but if the petrol system is fitted for emergency
purposes or starting only and the petrol tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, they will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
h The specified particulars are to be given for any proposed variants.
i As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).
1 Strike out what does not apply.
2 Specify the tolerance.
3 This value shall be rounded-off to the nearest tenth of a millimetre.
4 This value shall be calculated with π = 3.1416 and rounded-off to the nearest cm3.
5 Specify one or another.
1 Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation).
2 Strike out what does not apply.
a If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol '?' (e.g. ABC??123??).
b As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).
[7] Example calibration/validation methods are available at For HEV, and until uniform technical provisions have been established, the manufacturer will agree with the technical service concerning the status of the vehicle when performing the test as defined in this appendix.
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