cars 21 a strategic vision towards increased internationalisation in the automotive sector what does...

CARS 21

A strategic vision towards increased internationalisation

in the automotive sector

What does it entail for the World Forum for Harmonisation of

Vehicle Regulations?

Nickolas KAKIZISAutomotive Industry Unit

DG Enterprise and Industry

Transmitted by the representative of theEuropean Union

Quiet Road Transport Vehicles Informal Working Group – QRTV Meeting, 18th-20th July 2012, NHTSA

HQ, Washington DC, USA

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DG Enterprise and Industry Automotive Industry Unit

CARS 21 = Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st Century

= High Level Group representing all key stakeholders of the European automotive sector, both authorities

and industry

= formulating mid-term policy recommendations for a competitive automotive industry and sustainable

growth

= originally set-up in 2005

= re-launched in 2010 to develop a strategic vision for the horizon 2020

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What is CARS 21?

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3 Key areas: Promote development of new technologies

through financing of research

Managing regulatory compliance coststhrough smart regulation

Support internationalisationto improve access to the global market:

Bilaterally: through trade negotiations Internationally: through regulatory convergence

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CARS 21: strategic vision for 2020

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1. Enhancing business conditions through:

Cost-effective and smart regulation taking into account the affordability of new vehicles

Enhance type-approval framework by introducing market surveillance where needed

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CARS 21 key messages with specific relevance for WP.29

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2. Improving competitiveness on global markets through:

Reform of the 1958 UNECE Agreement with a view to make it more attractive for emerging markets

Introduction of International Whole Vehicle Type-Approval (IWVTA)

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objectives of the 1958 Agreement review

ensuring sufficient level of safety & environmental protection

Make it more attractive for

emerging countries

Maintain robust & reliable international framework,

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CARS 21 recommendations

1. Turn 1958 Agreement into extended global system

Short term: reform of the 1958 Agreement

Medium to long term: global system also for countries applying self-certification, without undermining type-approval system

2. Involve third countries through changed governance in WP.29

Short term: participation/chairing informal groups & GRs*Long to medium term: quorum for adopting and/or amending

Regulations

*Note: no obligation to apply 1958 Agreement Regulations!

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CARS 21 recommendations3. EU Commission, EU Member States & industry to join efforts in

promoting the 1958 Agreement, especially in countries with a developing automotive market

4. Introduction of IWVTA to increase attractiveness of the 1958 Agreement: to be gradual

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3. Reducing pollutant and noise emissions: Development of new driving test cycle and test

procedure: strong commitment towards successful outcome of WLTP

process and support for the defined ambitious calendar Issue of regional differences to be carefully addressed strong commitment towards implementing WLTP in the EU

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4. Deploying electro-mobility: Need for further technical requirements:

To ensure that EVs are as safe as conventional ones. Priority to be given to internationally adopted rules Launch of two informal groups on EVS and EVE by WP.29 in

November 2011 to develop gtr on EVs strongly welcomed and supported

Need for a single European recharging interface•


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5. Reducing pollutant and noise emissions: Tackling vehicle noise emissions:

New test method for measuring vehicle noise as developed by UNECE confirmed as suitable for type-approval in the EU.

Noise of quiet vehicles: awaiting development of global technical regulation, installation of sound generation devices to remain optional

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The reduction of road transport noise nuisance for citizens needs to be tackled through an Integrated Approach. Industry, authorities from EU, national and local level and infrastructure operators need to contribute to implement the most cost-effective solutions. Vehicle measures need to be complemented by measures to influence driver behaviour, tyre/road surface improvements, traffic management, noise source isolation and other infrastructure measures.

The new test protocol for measuring vehicle noise emissions has been evaluated positively, as confirmed through an impact assessment, and should be used for type approval. Provisions for off-cycle noise emissions may be added.

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CARS 21 Recommendations for Noise Emissions with specific relevance for GRB - I

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In order to contribute to the reduction of noise nuisance, a further reduction of noise limits for heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles is technically feasible and proposed by the Commission, underpinned by an impact assessment. This will be further discussed in the legislative procedure.

A two-step approach, based on compared values, with the first requiring only limited technical adaptations, followed by a second step, requiring more substantial abatement measures implemented on the vehicles, seems to be supported. The need for industrial leadtime has to be considered, taking into account the extent of technical adaptation needed.

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CARS 21 Recommendations for Noise Emissions with specific relevance for GRB -

II

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The new legislation for vehicle noise emissions should duly take into account the efforts made by the tyre industry to meet the noise requirements set out in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 and should avoid double legislation for tyres.

Regarding the noise of quiet vehicles, awaiting the development of a global regulation, only adequate sound generating devices should be used. Including legal requirements in the proposal aims to lead to a harmonisation of the applied technology. The installation as such and its sound characteristic should not be mandated but remain an option for the vehicle manufacturer. Technology is likely to evolve and a further assessment may be needed at a later stage.

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CARS 21 Recommendations for Noise Emissions with specific relevance for GRB - III

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The CARS 21 High Level group Final Report 2012 provides a strong political signal and clear mandate for the EU Member States, the European Commission and the EU Automotive Industry to support increased internationalisation through WP.29, in particular in relation to:

The reform of the 1958 Agreement andthe development of IWVTA

The finalisation of WLTP in line with the agreed timeline

The development of a gtr on the safety of EVs

The new test method for measuring the noise of vehicles •

Main conclusions

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For further information:

• on the CARS 21 process and on EU motor vehicle type-approval legislation, including links to Directives, Regulations etc.

Thank you for your attention!

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/automotive

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