(a) of vehicle systems where components and separate technical units bearing an EU type-approval mark are applied instead of an UN type-approval mark in the context of the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 and, (b) where a manufacturer is designated as technical service in accordance with Article 72(1) and Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council, with regard to the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, and (c) where virtual testing in accordance with Article 30(7) and Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council, with regard to the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, has been applied.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 of 31 March 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general construction characteristics and safety (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/883of 21 March 2024amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 as regards the second rear registration plate space for trailers and the mass of energy storage systems and correcting that Regulation(Text with EEA relevance), 32024R0883, March 22, 2024
(1) " vehicle type " means a set of vehicles as defined in Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858;(2) " vehicle type with regard to the statutory markings " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:(a) the composition of the vehicle identification number; (b) the characteristics and location of the statutory markings;
(3) " statutory plate " means a plate or label, affixed by the manufacturer on a vehicle that provide the main technical characteristics which are necessary for the identification of the vehicle and provides the competent authorities with the relevant information concerning the permissible maximum laden masses;(4) " vehicle identification number (VIN) " means the alphanumeric code assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer in order to ensure proper identification of every vehicle;(5) " vehicle type with regard to the space for mounting and fixing of registration plates " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:(a) the dimensions of the space for mounting and fixing of the front and rear registration plates; (b) the location of the space for mounting and fixing of the front and rear registration plates; (c) the shape of the surface for mounting and fixing of the front and rear registration plates;
(6) " vehicle type with regard to the windscreen wiper and washer system " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the wiper and washer system or the shape, size and characteristics of the windscreen and its mounting;(7) " type of windscreen washer system " means a group of windscreen washer systems which do not differ in such essential respects as the pump performance, materials used, storage capacity, number of nozzles, sizes, wall thicknesses or shape of the washer system;(8) " windscreen wiper system " means the system consisting of a device for wiping the outer face of the windscreen, together with the accessories and controls necessary for starting and stopping the device;(9) " windscreen washer system " means the system consisting of devices for storing, transferring and aiming fluid towards the outer face of the windscreen, together with the controls necessary for starting and stopping the device;(10) " vehicle type with regard to wheel guards " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the wheel guards or the minimum and maximum tyre and wheel sizes suitable for fitment, taking into account the applicable tyre envelopes, rim sizes and wheel off-sets;(11) " vehicle type with regard to the windscreen defrosting and demisting systems " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:(a) the characteristics of the defrosting and demisting systems; (b) the external and internal forms and arrangements within the 180 o forward field of vision area of the driver which may affect visibility;(c) the shape, size, thickness and characteristics of the windscreen and its mounting; (d) the maximum number of seating positions;
(12) " defrosting system " means the system intended to eliminate frost or ice on the outside surface of the windscreen;(13) " demisting system " means the system intended to remove mist on the inside surface of the windscreen;(14) " vehicle type with regard to the towing devices " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the towing devices;(15) " towing device " means a device in the shape of a hook, eye or other form, to which a connecting part, such as a towing bar or towing rope, can be fitted;(16) " vehicle type with regard to spray suppression " means complete, incomplete or completed vehicles, which do not differ with respect to the following aspects:(a) type of spray suppression device installed on the vehicle; (b) manufacturer's spray suppression system type designation;
(17) " type of spray suppression device " means devices which do not differ with respect to the following main characteristics:(a) the physical principle adopted in order to reduce emissions (water-energy absorption, air/water separator); (b) materials; (c) shape; (d) dimensions, in so far as they may influence the behaviour of the material;
(18) " spray suppression system " means a system that reduces the pulverization of water thrown upwards by the tyres of a vehicle in motion and which is made up of a mudguard, rain flaps and valances equipped with a spray suppression device;(19) " spray suppression device " means part of the spray suppression system, which may comprise an air/water separator and an energy absorber;(20) " vehicle type with regard to the gear shift indicator (GSI) " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the functional characteristics of the GSI and the logic used by the GSI to determine when to indicate a gearshift point, including:(a) upshifts indicated at specified engine speeds; (b) upshifts indicated when specific fuel consumption engine maps show that a specified minimum fuel consumption improvement will be delivered in the higher gear; (c) upshifts indicated when torque demand can be met in the higher gear;
(21) " functional characteristics of the GSI " means the set of input parameters, such as engine speed, power demand, torque and their variation in time, determining the GSI indication and the functional dependence of the GSI indications on these parameters;(22) " vehicle type with regard to vehicle access " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of door entry steps, handholds and running boards;(23) " vehicle type with regard to reversing motion " means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the reversing device;(24) " vehicle type with regard to the masses and dimensions " means vehicles which do not differ in any of the following aspects:(a) trade name or mark of their manufacturer; (b) classification; (c) main function;
(25) " aerodynamic devices and equipment " means devices or equipment that are designed to reduce the aerodynamic drag of road vehicles with the exception of elongated cabs;(26) " type of hydrogen storage system " means an assembly of components which do not differ in such essential respects as the state of stored hydrogen fuel or compressed gas, the nominal working pressure, the structure, materials, capacity and physical dimensions of the container as well as the structure, materials and essential characteristics of the pressure relief devices, check valves and shut-off valves;(27) " vehicle type with regard to hydrogen safety " means a group of vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the basic configuration and main characteristics of the vehicle’s hydrogen fuel system;(28) " type of hydrogen component " means a group of hydrogen components which do not differ in such essential respects as the state of stored hydrogen fuel or compressed gas, the function of the component and its structure, materials and physical dimensions.
(a) the lay-out and the location of the statutory plate and the composition and the location of the vehicle identification number, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex II; (b) the space for mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex III; (c) the windscreen wiper and washer systems, using the model containing the information listed in Annex IV, Part 1, Section A; (d) the wheel guards, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex V; (e) the windscreen defrosting and demisting systems, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex VI; (f) the towing devices, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex VII; (g) the spray suppression system, using the model containing the information listed in Annex VIII, Part 1, Section A; (h) the gear shift indicator, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex IX; (i) the vehicle access, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex X; (j) the reversing motion, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex XI; (k) the vehicle masses and dimensions, using the model containing the information listed in Annex XIII, Part 1, Section A; (l) in case of hydrogen-powered vehicles, the vehicle fuel system of which incorporates liquefied hydrogen storage system (LHSS) or compressed hydrogen storage system (CHSS), using the model containing the information listed in Annex XIV, Part 1, Section A.
(a) Part 3 of Annex II for the item referred to in point (a) of Article 5(1); (b) Part 3 of Annex III for the item referred to in point (b) of Article 5(1); (c) Annex IV, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (c) of Article 5(1); (d) Part 3 of Annex V for the item referred to in point (d) of Article 5(1); (e) Part 3 of Annex VI for the item referred to in point (e) of Article 5(1); (f) Part 3 of Annex VII for the item referred to in point (f) of Article 5(1); (g) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (g) of Article 5(1); (h) Part 3 of Annex IX for the item referred to in point (h) of Article 5(1); (i) Part 3 of Annex X for the item referred to in point (i) of Article 5(1); (j) Part 3 of Annex XI for the item referred to in point (j) of Article 5(1); (k) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (k) of Article 5(1); and (l) Annex XIV, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (l) of Article 5(1).
(a) the windscreen washer system, using the model containing the information listed in Annex IV, Part 1, Section B; (b) the spray suppression system, using the model containing the information listed in Annex VIII, Part 1, Section B; (c) the frontal protection system, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex XII; (d) the aerodynamic device or equipment, using the model containing the information listed in Annex XIII, Part 1, Section B.
(a) Annex IV, Part 3, Section B for the system referred to in point (a) of Article 7; (b) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section B for the system referred to in point (b) of Article 7; (c) Annex XII, Part 3, Section B for the system referred to in point (c) of Article 7; (d) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section B for the equipment referred to in point (d) of Article 7.
(a) the liquefied hydrogen storage systems (LHSS), including their containers, pressure relief and shut-off devices, with respect to their safety performance and material compatibility; (b) the compressed hydrogen storage systems (CHSS), including their containers and primary closing devices, comprising TPRD, check valve and automatic shut-off valves, with respect to their material compatibility.
(a) Annex IV, Part 3, Section C with regard to the system referred to in point (a) of Article 7; (b) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section C with regard to the system referred to in point (b) of Article 7; (c) Annex XII, Part 3, Section B with regard to the system referred to in point (c) of Article 7; (d) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section C with regard to the devices and equipment referred to in point (d) of Article 7.
( 1 )Delete where not applicable. ( 2 )If a part (e.g. component or separate technical unit) has been type-approved, that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Similarly, a part need not be described if its construction is clearly apparent from the attached diagrams or drawings. For each item for which drawings, pictures or photographs shall be attached, give numbers of the corresponding attached documents. ( 3 )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??). ( 4 )Classified according to the definitions set out in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
Information package Test report Completed communication form conforming to the relevant model in the applicable UN Regulation, albeit without the mentioning of an UN approval being granted or extended as well as without the mentioning of an UN type-approval number
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(a) a rectangular sheet of metal; (b) a rectangular self-adhesive label.
(a) the manufacturer's company name; (b) the whole vehicle type-approval number; (c) the stage of completion, in the case of second and subsequent stages of multi-stage built vehicles as referred to in point 4.2. of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/858; (d) the vehicle identification number; (e) the technically permissible maximum laden mass; (f) the technically permissible maximum mass of the combination; (g) the technically permissible maximum mass on each axle listed in order from front to rear.
(a) the technically permissible maximum mass on an axle group is the sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on the axles which are part of that axle group; (b) the letter "T" is added as suffix to the maximum mass on each axle which is part of that axle group; and (c) where the requirements of point 1.3.2.2. are applied, the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the group of axles is the sum of the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the axles which are part of that axle group.
(a) the world manufacturer identifier (WMI); (b) the vehicle descriptor section (VDS); (c) the vehicle indicator section (VIS).
| A = 1 | J = 1 | S = 2 |
| B = 2 | K = 2 | T = 3 |
| C = 3 | L = 3 | U = 4 |
| D = 4 | M = 4 | V = 5 |
| E = 5 | N = 5 | W = 6 |
| F = 6 | P = 7 | X = 7 |
| G = 7 | R = 9 | Y = 8 |
| H = 8 | Z = 9 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 |
| Check digit | Fractional remainder | Decimal equivalent remainder |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1/11 | |
| 2 | 2/11 | |
| 3 | 3/11 | |
| 4 | 4/11 | |
| 5 | 5/11 | |
| 6 | 6/11 | |
| 7 | 7/11 | 0,636 |
| 8 | 8/11 | |
| 9 | 9/11 | |
| X | 10/11 |
(a) the two vertical planes touching the two lateral edges of the plate and forming an angle measured outwards to the left and to the right of the plate of 30° to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle; (b) the plane touching the upper edge of the plate and forming an angle measured upwards of 15° to the horizontal; (c) the horizontal plane through the lower edge of the plate, in case the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface does not exceed 1500 mm;(d) the plane touching the lower edge of the plate and forming an angle measured downwards of 15° with the horizontal, in case the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface exceeds 1500 mm.
(a) the motor-vehicle’s user instructions (e.g. owner’s manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that installation of a mechanical coupling device that cannot be easily removed or repositioned is not permitted, (b) the instructions shall also clearly specify that, when fitted, a mechanical coupling device must always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use; and (c) in the case of vehicle system type-approval in accordance with UN Regulation No 55 Regulation No 55 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles ( OJ L 153, 15.6.2018, p. 179 ).
(a) any fluid exiting the system does not enter any vehicle compartment including the under-bonnet area, unless specifically channeled or directed towards the ground surface, at standstill and under normal driving conditions; (b) the windscreen washer system is capable of operating normally upon complete removal of the blockage of the nozzles; (c) normal operation is ensured without any further user intervention necessary to manually engage, adjust, reconnect or replace any part of the windscreen washer system, the windscreen wiper system, the electrical system or any other relevant system.
| 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 |
| 13 | for Luxembourg |
| 12 | for Austria |
| 17 | for Finland |
| 18 | for Denmark |
| 19 | for Romania |
| 20 | for Poland |
| 21 | for Portugal |
| 23 | for Greece |
| 24 | for Ireland |
| 25 | for Croatia |
| 26 | for Slovenia |
| 27 | for Slovakia |
| 29 | for Estonia |
| 32 | for Latvia |
| 34 | for Bulgaria |
| 36 | for Lithuania |
| 49 | for Cyprus |
| 50 | for Malta |
(a) pressure (at pulveriser): 5 bar + 10 % / – 0 % (b) flowrate: 1 litre/minute ± 5 seconds (c) pulverisation: circular, 50 ± 5 mm in diameter at 200 ± 5 mm from the sample, nozzle 5 ± 0,1 mm in diameter.
(a) in the case of a single or multiple axle, the forward edge (C) shall extend forwards to reach a line O-Z where θ (theta) is no more than 45° above the horizontal. The rearmost edge (Figure 2 in the Appendix) shall extend downwards in such a way as not to be more than 100 mm above a horizontal line passing through the centre of the wheel; (b) in the case of multiple axles the angle θ relates only to the foremost axle and the requirement relating to the height of the rearmost edge shall apply only to the rearmost axle; (c) the mudguard shall possess a total width 'q' (Figure 1a in the Appendix) at least adequate to cover the width of the tyre 'b' or the entire width of two tyres 't' in the case of twin wheels, account being taken of the extremes for the tyre/wheel unit specified by the manufacturer. Dimensions 'b' and 't' shall be measured at hub height, excluding any markings, ribs, protective bands, etc., on the tyre walls.
| Air suspension: | |
| R |
| R |
| Mechanical suspension | |
| R | |
| R |
(a) point 4.8.3. (Figure 3 in the Appendix); (b) points 4.8.3.1., 4.8.3.2., 4.8.3.5., 4.8.3.8. and 4.10.3.2. (Figure 6 in the Appendix).
| 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 |
| 12 | for Austria |
| 13 | for Luxembourg |
| 17 | for Finland |
| 18 | for Denmark |
| 19 | for Romania |
| 20 | for Poland |
| 21 | for Portugal |
| 23 | for Greece |
| 24 | for Ireland |
| 25 | for Croatia |
| 26 | for Slovenia |
| 27 | for Slovakia |
| 29 | for Estonia |
| 32 | for Latvia |
| 34 | for Bulgaria |
| 36 | for Lithuania |
| 49 | for Cyprus |
| 50 | for Malta |
| Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance with the gear shift indicator's requirements |
| (Manufacturer): |
| (Address of the manufacturer): |
| Certifies that |
| The vehicle types listed in Annex to this Certificate are in compliance with the provisions of […]of [this Regulation] relating to gear shift indicators |
| Done at [……Place] |
| On […….Date] |
| [Signature] [Position] |
|
(a) the vehicles are fitted with a manually operated gearbox; (b) the vehicles have a reference mass not exceeding 2610 kg or type-approval is extended to the vehicles in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007.
(a) submit to the type-approval authority the GSI gear shift points determined analytically as provided for in the last paragraph of point 7.1.; or (b) provide the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests with a vehicle which is representative of the vehicle type to be approved for the purposes of the test described in point 7.
(a) the "formal documentation package" that may be made available to interested parties upon request; (b) the "extended documentation package" that shall remain strictly confidential.
(a) a description of the complete set of appearances of the GSIs which are fitted on vehicles being part of the vehicle type with regard to GSI, and evidence of their compliance with the requirements of point 5; (b) evidence in the form of data or engineering evaluations (for example modelling data, emission or fuel consumption maps, emission tests), which adequately demonstrate that the GSI is effective in providing timely and meaningful shift recommendations to the driver in order to comply with the requirements of point 5. (c) an explanation of the purpose, use and functions of the GSI in a "GSI section" of the user manual accompanying the vehicle.
| i | P |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4,610535879 |
| 2 | 5,083909299 |
| 3 | 4,86818148 |
| 4 | 5,128313511 |
| 5 | 5,233189418 |
| 6 | 5,548597362 |
| 7 | 5,768706442 |
| 8 | 5,881761847 |
| 9 | 6,105763476 |
| 10 | 6,098904359 |
| 11 | 5,533164348 |
| 12 | 4,761325003 |
| 13 | 4,077325232 |
| 14 | 3,533825909 |
| 15 | 2,968643201 |
| 16 | 2,61326375 |
| 17 | 2,275220718 |
| 18 | 2,014651418 |
| 19 | 1,873070659 |
| 20 | 1,838715054 |
| 21 | 1,982122053 |
| 22 | 2,124757402 |
| 23 | 2,226658166 |
| 24 | 2,137249569 |
| 25 | 1,76902642 |
| 26 | 1,665033625 |
| 27 | 1,671035353 |
| 28 | 0,607049046 |
(a) the values of V n GSI as determined pursuant to point 7.1.(b) the values FCni of the fuel consumption speed curve as communicated by the manufacturer pursuant to point 7.3. (c) the values FC GSI , FCstd and FCrel. Save as calculated pursuant to point 7.5.
| No. of | Operation | Acceleration | Speed | Cumulative time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operation | (m/s | (km/h) | (s) | |
| 1 | Idling | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2 | Acceleration | 1,1 | 0 – 31,68 | 28 |
| 3 | 0,7 | 31,68 – 49,32 | 35 | |
| 4 | 0,64 | 49,32 – 79,27 | 48 | |
| 5 | 0,49 | 79,27 – 109,26 | 65 | |
| 6 | 0,3 | 109,26 – 128,70 | 83 | |
| 7 | 0,19 | 128,70 – 140,33 | 100 | |
| 8 | Steady state | 0 | 140,33 | 105 |
| 9 | Deceleration | – 0,69 | 140,33 – 80,71 | 129 |
| 10 | – 1,04 | 80,71 – 50,76 | 137 | |
| 11 | – 1,39 | 50,76 – 0 | 147 | |
| 12 | Idling | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Time (s) Speed (km/h) | Time (s) Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0,00 |
| 1 | 0,00 |
| 2 | 0,00 |
| 3 | 0,00 |
| 4 | 0,00 |
| 5 | 0,00 |
| 6 | 0,00 |
| 7 | 0,00 |
| 8 | 0,00 |
| 9 | 0,00 |
| 10 | 0,00 |
| 11 | 0,00 |
| 12 | 0,00 |
| 13 | 0,00 |
| 14 | 0,00 |
| 15 | 0,00 |
| 16 | 0,00 |
| 17 | 0,00 |
| 18 | 0,00 |
| 19 | 0,00 |
| 20 | 0,00 |
| 21 | 3,96 |
| 22 | 7,92 |
| 23 | 11,88 |
| 24 | 15,84 |
| 25 | 19,80 |
| 26 | 23,76 |
| 27 | 27,72 |
| 28 | 31,68 |
| 29 | 34,20 |
| 30 | 36,72 |
| 31 | 39,24 |
| 32 | 41,76 |
| 33 | 44,28 |
| 34 | 46,80 |
| 35 | 49,32 |
| 36 | 51,62 |
| 37 | 53,93 |
| 38 | 56,23 |
| 39 | 58,54 |
| 40 | 60,84 |
| 41 | 63,14 |
| 42 | 65,45 |
| 43 | 67,75 |
| 44 | 70,06 |
| 45 | 72,36 |
| 46 | 74,66 |
| 47 | 76,97 |
| 48 | 79,27 |
| 49 | 81,04 |
| 50 | 82,80 |
| 51 | 84,56 |
| 52 | 86,33 |
| 53 | 88,09 |
| 54 | 89,86 |
| 55 | 91,62 |
| 56 | 93,38 |
| 57 | 95,15 |
| 58 | 96,91 |
| 59 | 98,68 |
| 60 | 100,44 |
| 61 | 102,20 |
| 62 | 103,97 |
| 63 | 105,73 |
| 64 | 107,50 |
| 65 | 109,26 |
| 66 | 110,34 |
| 67 | 111,42 |
| 68 | 112,50 |
| 69 | 113,58 |
| 70 | 114,66 |
| 71 | 115,74 |
| 72 | 116,82 |
| 73 | 117,90 |
| 74 | 118,98 |
| 75 | 120,06 |
| 76 | 121,14 |
| 77 | 122,22 |
| 78 | 123,30 |
| 79 | 124,38 |
| 80 | 125,46 |
| 81 | 126,54 |
| 82 | 127,62 |
| 83 | 128,70 |
| 84 | 129,38 |
| 85 | 130,07 |
| 86 | 130,75 |
| 87 | 131,44 |
| 88 | 132,12 |
| 89 | 132,80 |
| 90 | 133,49 |
| 91 | 134,17 |
| 92 | 134,86 |
| 93 | 135,54 |
| 94 | 136,22 |
| 95 | 136,91 |
| 96 | 137,59 |
| 97 | 138,28 |
| 98 | 138,96 |
| 99 | 139,64 |
| 100 | 140,33 |
| 101 | 140,33 |
| 102 | 140,33 |
| 103 | 140,33 |
| 104 | 140,33 |
| 105 | 140,33 |
| 106 | 137,84 |
| 107 | 135,36 |
| 108 | 132,88 |
| 109 | 130,39 |
| 110 | 127,91 |
| 111 | 125,42 |
| 112 | 122,94 |
| 113 | 120,46 |
| 114 | 117,97 |
| 115 | 115,49 |
| 116 | 113,00 |
| 117 | 110,52 |
| 118 | 108,04 |
| 119 | 105,55 |
| 120 | 103,07 |
| 121 | 100,58 |
| 122 | 98,10 |
| 123 | 95,62 |
| 124 | 93,13 |
| 125 | 90,65 |
| 126 | 88,16 |
| 127 | 85,68 |
| 128 | 83,20 |
| 129 | 80,71 |
| 130 | 76,97 |
| 131 | 73,22 |
| 132 | 69,48 |
| 133 | 65,74 |
| 134 | 61,99 |
| 135 | 58,25 |
| 136 | 54,50 |
| 137 | 50,76 |
| 138 | 45,76 |
| 139 | 40,75 |
| 140 | 35,75 |
| 141 | 30,74 |
| 142 | 25,74 |
| 143 | 20,74 |
| 144 | 15,73 |
| 145 | 10,73 |
| 146 | 5,72 |
| 147 | 0,72 |
| 148 | 0,00 |
| 149 | 0,00 |
| 150 | 0,00 |
(a) step depth (D): 80 mm; (b) step clearance (E) (include step depth): 150 mm; (c) step width (F): 300 mm; (d) width of the lowest step (G): 200 mm; (e) step height (S): 120 mm; (f) transversal offset between steps (H): 0 mm; (g) longitudinal overlap (J) between two subsequent steps in the same flight, or between the uppermost step and the cab floor entrance height: 200 mm.
(a) for handrails, handholds or equivalent holding devices (U): 650 mm; (b) for handrails, handholds or equivalent holding devices (V): 550 mm.
(a) gripping dimension (K): 16 mm minimum 38 mm maximum; (b) length (M): 150 mm minimum; (c) clearance to vehicle components (L): 40 mm minimum with open door.
"A" if the frontal protection system is approved for fitting to vehicles of categories M 1 or N1 that comply with the requirements of Section 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 or point 3.1. of Annex I to Directive 2003/102/EC;"B" if the frontal protection system is approved for fitting to vehicles of categories M 1 or N1 that comply with the requirements of Section 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009, point 3.2. of Annex I to Directive 2003/102/EC or UN Regulation No 127UN Regulation No 127 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to their pedestrian safety performance [2020/638] ( OJ L 154, 15.5.2020, p. 1 )."X" if the frontal protection system is approved for fitting only to vehicles of categories M 1 or N1 which do not comply with either Regulation (EC) No 78/2009, Directive 2003/102/EC or UN Regulation No 127.
The absolute value of the maximum dynamic medial collateral ligament elongation at the knee shall not exceed 40 mm, and the maximum dynamic anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament elongation shall not exceed 13 mm. The absolute value of dynamic bending moments at the tibia shall not exceed 380 Nm; or A pair of tests shall be performed on the vehicle, one with the frontal protection system fitted, and a second without the frontal protection system fitted and each pair of tests shall be performed in equivalent locations as agreed with the type-approval authority and technical service. The values for the maximum dynamic medial collateral ligament elongation at the knee, the maximum dynamic anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament elongations shall be recorded. In each case the value recorded for the vehicle fitted with the frontal protection system shall not exceed 90 % of the value recorded for the vehicle without the frontal protection system fitted.
The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to time shall not exceed 9,4 kN and the bending moment on the test impactor shall not exceed 640 Nm; or A pair of tests shall be performed on the vehicle, one with the frontal protection system fitted, and a second without the frontal protection system fitted. Each pair of tests shall be performed in equivalent locations as agreed with the type-approval authority and technical service. The values for the instantaneous sum of the impact forces and the bending moment on the test impactor shall be recorded. In each case the value recorded for the vehicle fitted with the frontal protection system shall not exceed 90 % of the value recorded for the vehicle without the frontal protection system fitted.
| Test | Value recorded | Pass/Fail | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bending angle | … | degrees | |
| Shear displacement | … | mm | ||
| Acceleration at tibia | … | g | ||
| Sum of impact forces | … | kN | |
| Bending moment | … | Nm | ||
| Child/small adult headform (3,5 kg) to frontal protection system | ||||
| 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 |
| 13 | for Luxembourg |
| 17 | for Finland |
| 18 | for Denmark |
| 19 | for Romania |
| 20 | for Poland |
| 21 | for Portugal |
| 23 | for Greece |
| 24 | for Ireland |
| 25 | for Croatia |
| 26 | for Slovenia |
| 27 | for Slovakia |
| 29 | for Estonia |
| 32 | for Latvia |
| 12 | for Austria |
| 34 | for Bulgaria |
| 36 | for Lithuania |
| 49 | for Cyprus |
| 50 | for Malta |
1.1. " standard equipment " means the basic configuration of a vehicle which is equipped with all the features that are required under the regulatory acts referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/858, including all features that are fitted without giving rise to any further specifications on configuration or equipment level;1.2. " optional equipment " means all the features not included in the standard equipment which are fitted to a vehicle under the responsibility of the manufacturer that can be ordered by the customer;1.3. " mass in running order " means:(a) in the case of a motor vehicle: the mass of the vehicle, with its fuel tank(s) filled to at least 90 % of its or their capacity/ies, including the mass of the driver, of the fuel and liquids, fitted with the standard equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and, when they are fitted, the mass of the bodywork, the cabin, the coupling and the spare wheel(s) as well as the tools; (b) in the case of a trailer: the mass of the vehicle including the fuel and liquids, fitted with the standard equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, and, when they are fitted, the mass of the bodywork, additional coupling(s), the spare wheel(s) and the tools;
1.4. ' mass of the optional equipment ' means the maximum mass of the combinations of optional equipment which may be fitted to the vehicle in addition to the standard equipment, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications;1.5. ' actual mass of the vehicle ' means the mass in running order plus the mass of the optional equipment fitted to an individual vehicle;1.6. " technically permissible maximum laden mass (M) " means the maximum mass allocated to a vehicle on the basis of its construction features and its design performances; the technically permissible laden mass of a trailer or of a semi-trailer includes the static mass transferred to the towing vehicle when coupled;1.7. " technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination (MC) " means the maximum mass allocated to the combination of a motor vehicle and one or more trailers on the basis of its construction features and its design performances or the maximum mass allocated to the combination of a tractor unit and a semi-trailer;1.8. " technically permissible maximum towable mass (TM) " means the maximum mass of one or more trailers that may be towed by a towing vehicle which corresponds to the total load transmitted to the ground by the wheels of an axle or a group of axles on any trailer coupled to the towing vehicle;1.9. ' axle ' means the common axis of rotation of two or more wheels whether power-driven or freely rotating, and whether in one or more segments located in the same plane perpendicular to the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle;1.10. ' group of axles ' means a number of axles having an axle spacing that is restricted to one of the axle spacing referred to as distance 'd' in Annex I to Directive 96/53/EC and which interact due to the specific design of the suspension;1.11. " solo axle " means an axle that cannot be considered as part of a group of axles;1.12. " technically permissible maximum mass on the axle (m) " means the mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load transmitted to the ground by the wheels of the axle, on the basis of the construction features of the axle and of the vehicle and their design performances;1.13. " technically permissible maximum mass on a group of axles (μ) " means the mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load transmitted to the ground by the wheels of the group of axles, on the basis of the construction features of the group of axles and of the vehicle and their design performances;1.14. ' coupling ' means a mechanical device including component items as defined in paragraphs 2.1. to 2.6. of Regulation No 55 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE)Regulation No 55 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles ( OJ L 153, 15.6.2018, p.179 ).Regulation No 102 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of I. A close-coupling device (CCD) II. Vehicles with regard to the fitting of an approved type of CCD ( OJ L 351, 20.12.2008, p.44 ).1.15. ' coupling point ' means the centre of engagement of the coupling fitted to a towed vehicle within the coupling fitted to a towing vehicle;1.16. ' mass of the coupling ' means the mass of the coupling itself and of the parts necessary for the attachment of the coupling to the vehicle;1.17. " technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point " means:(a) in the case of a towing vehicle, the mass, corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling point ("S" or "U" value) of a towing vehicle, on the basis of the construction features of the coupling and of the towing vehicle; (b) in the case of a semi-trailer, a centre-axle trailer or a rigid drawbar trailer, the mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load ("S" or "U" value) to be transferred by the trailer to the towing vehicle at the coupling point, on the basis of the construction features of the coupling and of the trailer;
1.18. ' mass of the passengers ' means a rated mass depending on the vehicle category multiplied by the number of seating positions including, if any, the seating positions for crew members and the number of standees, but not including the driver;1.19. ' mass of the driver ' means a mass rated at 75 kg located at the driver’s seating reference point;1.20. ' pay-mass ' means the difference between the technically permissible maximum laden mass and the mass in running order increased by the mass of the passengers and the mass of the optional equipment;1.21. ' length ' means the dimension defined in points 6.1.1., 6.1.2. and 6.1.3. of Standard ISO 612:1978; this definition also applies to articulated vehicles made up of two or more sections;1.22. ' width ' means the dimension defined in point 6.2. of Standard ISO 612:1978;1.23. ' height ' means the dimension defined in point 6.3. of Standard ISO 612:1978;1.24. ' wheelbase ' means the following:(a) for motor vehicles and drawbar trailers, the horizontal distance between the centre of the first and the last axle; (b) for centre-axle trailers, semi-trailers and rigid drawbar trailers, the distance between the vertical axis of the coupling and the centre of the last axle;
1.25. ' axle spacing ' means the distance between two consecutive axles; for centre-axle trailers, semi-trailers and rigid drawbar trailer, the first axle spacing is the horizontal distance between the vertical axis of the front coupling and the centre of the first axle;1.26. ' track ' means the distance referred to in point 6.5. of Standard ISO 612:1978;1.27. " fifth wheel lead " means the distance referred to in point 6.19.2. of Standard ISO 612:1978 in, taking into account the note referred to in point 6.19. of the same standard;1.28. " front fitting radius of semi-trailer " means the horizontal distance from the axis of the kingpin to any point at the front of the semi-trailer;1.29. " front overhang " means the horizontal distance between the vertical plane passing through the first axle or the kingpin axle in the case of a semi-trailer and the foremost point of the vehicle;1.30. " rear overhang " means the horizontal distance between the vertical plane passing through the last rear axle and the rearmost point of the vehicle; where the vehicle is fitted with a coupling that is not removable, the rearmost point of the vehicle is the coupling point;1.31. ' length of the loading area ' means the distance from the foremost internal point to the rearmost internal point of the cargo area, measured horizontally in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle;1.32. "rear swing-out " means the distance between the initial point and the actual extreme point reached by the rear end of a vehicle when manoeuvring in the conditions specified in Section C, point 8, or Section D, point 7;1.33. ' axle-lift device ' means a mechanism fitted to a vehicle for the purpose of raising the axle clear off the ground and lowering it to the ground;1.34. ' lift axle or retractable axle ' means an axle which can be raised from its normal position and re-lowered by an axle-lift device;1.35. ' loadable axle ' means an axle the load on which can be varied without the axle being raised by the use of an axle-lift device;1.36. ' air suspension ' means a suspension system on which at least 75 % of the spring effect is caused by the air spring;1.37. ' class of a bus or of a coach ' means a set of vehicles as defined in paragraphs 2.1.1. and 2.1.2. of UN Regulation No 107– Uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general constructionOJ L 255, 29.09.2010, p. 1 .1.38. 'articulated vehicle' means a vehicle of category M 2 or M3 as defined in paragraph 2.1.3. of UN Regulation No 107;1.39. 'indivisible load' means a load that cannot, for the purposes of carriage by road, be divided into two or more loads without undue expense or risk of damage and which, owing to its mass or dimension, cannot be carried by a vehicle the masses and dimensions of which comply with the maximum authorised masses and dimensions applicable in a Member State.
(a) the technically permissible maximum laden mass; (b) the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination; (c) the technically permissible maximum towable mass; (d) the technically permissible maximum mass on the axles or the technically permissible maximum mass on a group of axles; (e) the technically permissible maximum masses at the coupling point(s), taking into account the technical features of the couplings that are fitted or can be fitted to the vehicle.
(a) the technically permissible maximum laden mass; (b) the technically permissible maximum mass on the axles or group of axles; (c) the technically permissible maximum towable mass; (d) the technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point(s); (e) the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination.
(a) the registration/in-service maximum permissible laden mass; (b) the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the axle(s); (c) the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the group of axles; (d) the registration/in-service maximum permissible towable mass; (e) the registration/in-service maximum permissible laden mass of the combination.
(a) M 1 : 2,55 m;(b) N 1 : 2,55 m;(c) N 1 : 2,60 m for vehicles fitted with a bodywork with insulated walls of at least 45 mm thick, having bodywork code 04 or 05, as referred to in Appendix 2 to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858;
(a) The seats shall be adjusted as prescribed in point 2.7.1.; (b) The masses of the passengers, the pay-mass and the mass of the optional equipment shall be distributed as prescribed in points 2.7.2. to 2.7.4.2.3.
(a) the technically permissible maximum towable mass based on the construction features of the vehicle and the strength of the coupling; (b) the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the towing vehicle; (c) 1.5 times the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the towing vehicle in the case of an off-road vehicle as defined in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
(a) the technically permissible maximum towable mass based on the construction features of the vehicle and the strength of the coupling; (b) half of the mass in running order of the towing vehicle.
1.1.1. Length (a) Vehicle with two axles and one section: 13,50 m (b) Vehicle with three or more axles and one section: 15,00 m (c) Articulated vehicle: 18,75 m
1.1.2. Width: 2,55 m; 1.1.3. Height: 4,00 m
| "M" | technically permissible maximum laden mass; | |
| "TM" | technically permissible maximum towable mass; | |
| "MC" | technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination; | |
| "m | technically permissible maximum laden mass on the solo axle designated "i", where "i" varies from 1 to the total number of axles of the vehicle; | |
| "m | technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point; | |
| "μ | the technically permissible maximum mass on the group of axles designated "j", where j varies from 1 to the total number of groups of axles. |
| "P" | number of seating positions, not including the driver and crew member(s); | |
| "Q" | mass of one passenger in kg; | |
| "Qc" | mass of one crew member in kg; | |
| "S | area in m | |
| "SP" | number of standing passengers stated by the manufacturer; | |
| "Ssp" | rated space for one standing passenger in m | |
| "WP" | number of wheelchair spaces multiplied by 250 kg representing the mass of a wheelchair and user; | |
| "V" | total volume of baggage compartments in m | |
| "B" | maximum permissible mass of the luggage in kg stated by the manufacturer, including the maximum permissible mass (B’) that may be transported in the ski-box if any. |
| Vehicle class | Q (kg) | Ssp (m |
|---|---|---|
| Class I and A | 68 | 0,125 m |
| Class II | 71 | 0,15 m |
| Class III and B | 71 | Not applicable |
(a) with all possible seats occupied followed by the remaining area for standing passengers (up to the standing capacity limit declared by the manufacturer, if reached) and, if space remains, any wheelchair spaces occupied; (b) with all possible standing areas occupied (up to the standing capacity limit stated by the manufacturer) followed by the remaining seats available for seated passengers and, if space remains, any wheelchair spaces occupied; (c) with all possible wheelchair spaces occupied followed by the remaining area for standing passengers (up to the standing capacity limit stated by the manufacturer, if reached) and then the remaining seats available for use occupied.
1.1.1. Length: 12,00 m. 1.1.2. Width: (a) 2,55 m for any vehicle; (b) 2,60 m for vehicles fitted with a bodywork with insulated walls of at least 45 mm thick, having bodywork code 04 or 05, as referred to in Appendix 2 of Part C of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
1.1.3. Height: 4,00 m
| "M" | technically permissible maximum laden mass; | |
| "TM" | technically permissible maximum towable mass; | |
| "MC" | technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination; | |
| "m | the technically permissible maximum mass on the solo axle designated "i", where i varies from 1 to the total number of axles of the vehicle; | |
| "m | technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point; | |
| "μ | the technically permissible maximum mass on the group of axles designated "j", where j varies from 1 to the total number of groups of axles. |
(a) 0,80 m; (b) 1,00 m where the vehicle if fitted with an axle-lift device and the axle is cleared off the ground; (c) 1,00 m where the rearmost axle is a steered axle.
1.1.1. Length (a) Trailer: 12,00 m including drawbar; (b) Semi-trailer: 12,00 m plus the front overhang.
1.1.2. Width (a) 2,55 m for any vehicle; (b) 2,60 m for vehicles fitted with a bodywork with insulated walls of at least 45 mm thick, having bodywork code 04 or 05 of Appendix 2 to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
1.1.3. Height: 4,00 m. 1.1.4. Front fitting radius of semi-trailer: 2,04 m.
| "M" | technically permissible maximum laden mass; | |
| "m | technically permissible maximum mass at the front coupling point; | |
| "m | the technically permissible maximum mass on the axle designated "i", where i varies from 1 to the total number of axles of the vehicle; | |
| "m | technically permissible maximum mass at the rear coupling point; | |
| "μ | the technically permissible maximum mass on the group of axles designated "j", where j varies from 1 to the total number of groups of axles. |
| "n" | is the maximum number of berths and | |
| "L" | is the overall length of the body length as defined in point 6.1.2. of Standard ISO 7237:1981. |
| is the distance between the king-pin axis and the centre line of the non-steering axles. | ||
| is the semi-trailer’s width. |
(a) where devices are fitted at the front, with the exception of aerodynamic devices and equipment of cabs, the total protrusion of those devices shall not exceed 250 mm; (b) the total protrusion of devices and equipment added to the length of the vehicle, with the exception of aerodynamic devices and equipment, shall not exceed 750 mm; (c) the total protrusion of devices and equipment added to the width of the vehicle shall not exceed 100 mm.
| Item | Vehicles categories | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M | N | N | N | O | O | O | O | ||
| 1. | Devices for indirect vision as defined in point 2.1. of UN Regulation No 46 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 2. | Wiper and washer devices | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
| 3. | External sun visors | — | — | — | — | x | x | — | — | — | — |
| 4. | Frontal protection system type-approved in accordance with this Regulation | x | x | ||||||||
| 5. | Access steps and hand-holds | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 6. | Mechanical couplings | x | x | x | x | x | x | — | — | — | — |
| 7. | Additional coupling at the rear of a trailer (when removable) | — | — | — | — | — | — | x | x | x | x |
| 8. | Bike carrier (when removable or retractable) | x | x | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 9. | Lift platforms, access ramps or similar equipment (when they are in undeployed position and do not protrude by more than 300 mm) provided that the loading capacity of the vehicle is not increased. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 10. | Watching and detection aids including radars | — | x | x | — | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 11. | Resilient buffers and similar equipment | — | — | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 12. | Custom sealing devices and their protections | — | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 13. | Devices for securing the tarpaulin and their protection | — | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 14. | Length stops for demountable bodies | — | — | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 15. | Trolley booms of electrically-propelled vehicles | — | — | x | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16. | Front or rear marking plates | — | x | x | — | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 17. | Optional lamps as defined in Section 2 of UN Regulation No 48 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 18. | Aerodynamic devices and equipment | — | x | x | — | x | x | — | — | x | x |
| 19. | Antennas used for vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure Communication | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Item | Vehicles categories | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M | N | N | N | O | O | O | O | ||
| 1. | Devices for indirect vision as defined in paragraph 2.1. of UN Regulation No 46 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 2. | The deflected part of the tyre walls at the point of contact with the road surface | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 3. | Tyre failure tell-tale devices | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 4. | Tyre-pressure indicators | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 5. | Side-marker lamps | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 6. | Lighting equipment | ||||||||||
| x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| — | — | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| — | x | x | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 7. | Access ramps, lift platforms and similar equipment (when undeployed and provided that they do not exceed 10 mm from the side of the vehicle and the corners of the ramps facing forwards or rearwards are rounded to a radius of not less than 5 mm; the edges must be rounded to a radius of not less than 2,5 mm). | — | x | x | — | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 8. | Retractable lateral guidance devices intended for use on guided bus system, if not retracted. | — | — | x | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9. | Retractable steps when deployed and the vehicle is in stand-still position; | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 10. | Watching and detection aids including radars | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| 11. | — | x | x | — | x | x | — | — | x | x | |
| 12. | Customs sealing devices and their protection | — | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 13. | Devices for securing the tarpaulin and their protection not projecting by more than 20 mm where they are no more than 2,0 m from the ground level and no more than 50 mm where they are more than 2,0 m from the ground level. The edges shall be rounded to a radius of not less than 2,5 mm. | — | — | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 14. | Protruding flexible parts of a spray-suppression system referred to in this Regulation. | — | — | — | — | x | x | — | — | x | x |
| 15. | Flexible mudguards not covered under entry 14. | — | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 16. | Snow chains | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 17. | — | — | — | — | x | x | — | — | x | x | |
| 18. | Antennas used for vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure Communication | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 19. | Flexible hoses of tyre pressure monitoring systems provided that they do not protrude by more than 70 mm on each side from the outermost width of the vehicle | x | x | x | |||||||
| M | M | M | N | N | N | O | O | O | O | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Antennas used for radio, navigation, vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure communication | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 2. | Pantographs or trolley booms in their elevated position | — | — | x | — | — | x | — | — | — | — |
(a) 3 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) as regards M, N and O vehicles with the exception of special purpose vehicles; (b) 5 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) as regards special purpose vehicles; (c) 5 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) for the purposes of paragraphs (3) and (4) of Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
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1.1.1. on a vehicle of the type for which the aerodynamic devices and equipment are intended; 1.1.2. on a part of the body of the vehicle type for which the aerodynamic devices and equipment are intended; that part shall be representative of the vehicle type(s) in question; 1.1.3. on a rigid wall.
(a) driven at low speed (5 km/h ± 1 km/h) over an 80 mm step with the profile shown in Figure 1. The transient oscillation to be analysed for frequency and damping occurs after the wheels of the driving axle have left the step; (b) pulled down by its chassis so that the driving axle load is 1,5 times its maximum static value. The vehicle held down is suddenly released and the subsequent oscillation analysed; (c) pulled up by its chassis so that the sprung mass is lifted by 80 mm above the driving axle. The vehicle held up is suddenly dropped and the subsequent oscillation analysed; (d) subjected to other procedures insofar as it has been proved by the manufacturer, to the satisfaction of the technical service, that they are equivalent.
(a) the mass corresponding to the load on each axle of the vehicle may exceed the maximum authorised mass on the axle in force in the Member State by up to 30 % provided it does not exceed the value stated by the manufacturer for this special purpose; (b) the mass corresponding to the remaining load on the front axle(s) shall remain above zero (i.e. in case of a rear loadable axle with long rear overhang, the vehicle may not tip up); (c) the lift- or loadable axle(s) shall be actuated only by a specific control; (d) after the vehicle has moved off and before its speed exceeds 30 km/h, the axle(s) shall automatically be lowered again to the ground or be reloaded.
| 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 |
| 12 | for Austria |
| 13 | for Luxembourg |
| 17 | for Finland |
| 18 | for Denmark |
| 19 | for Romania |
| 20 | for Poland |
| 21 | for Portugal |
| 23 | for Greece |
| 24 | for Ireland |
| 25 | for Croatia |
| 26 | for Slovenia |
| 27 | for Slovakia |
| 29 | for Estonia |
| 32 | for Latvia |
| 34 | for Bulgaria |
| 36 | for Lithuania |
| 49 | for Cyprus |
| 50 | for Malta |
(a) Automatic shut-off device; (b) Boil-off system; and (c) Pressure relief device (PRD). Figure 1 Typical liquefied hydrogen storage system 
(a) Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) (in MPa) plus 0.1 MPa multiplied by 3.25; or (b) Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) (in MPa) plus 0.1 MPa multiplied by 1.5 and multiplied by R m /Rp , where Rm is the minimum ultimate tensile strength of the container material and Rp (minimum yield strength) is 1.0 for austenitic steels and Rp is 0.2 for other steels.
(a) The devices shall be type-approved in accordance with point 1 of this section and produced in conformity with the approved type; or (b) The manufacturer of the liquefied hydrogen storage system shall ensure that the devices comply with the requirements of point 1 of this section.
(a) For metallic containers, either p test is equal to or greater than the maximum pressure of the inner container during fault management (as determined in point 2.2.3.) or the manufacturer proves by calculation that at the maximum pressure of the inner container during fault management no yield occurs; and(b) For non-metallic containers, p test is equal to or greater than the maximum pressure of the inner container during fault management (as determined in point 2.2.3.).
(a) The test is conducted on the inner storage container and the interconnecting pipes between inner storage container and vacuum jacket before the outer jacket is mounted; (b) The test is either conducted hydraulically with water or a glycol/water mixture, or alternatively with gas. The container is pressurized to test pressure p test at an even rate and kept at that pressure for at least 10 minutes; and(c) The test is done at ambient temperature. In the case of using gas to pressurize the container, the pressurization is done in a way that the container temperature stays at or around ambient temperature.
(a) The test is conducted on the inner container at ambient temperature; (b) The test is conducted hydraulically with water or a water/glycol mixture; (c) The pressure is increased at a constant rate, not exceeding 0.5 MPa/min until burst or leakage of the container occurs; (d) When MAWP is reached there is a wait period of at least ten minutes at constant pressure, during which time the deformation of the container can be checked; and (e) The pressure is recorded or written during the entire test.
(a) For pre-conditioning, the container is fuelled with liquid hydrogen to the specified maximum filling level. Hydrogen is subsequently extracted until it meets half filling level, and the system is allowed to completely cool down for at least 24 hours and a maximum of 48 hours; (b) The container is filled to the specified maximum filling level; (c) The container is pressurized until boil-off pressure is reached; and (d) The test lasts for at least another 48 hours after boil-off started and is not terminated before the pressure stabilizes. Pressure stabilization has occurred when the average pressure does not increase over a two hours period.
(a) The pressure stabilizes and stays below MAWP during the whole test; and (b) The pressure relief devices are not allowed to open during the whole test.
(a) The vacuum loss test is conducted with a completely cooled-down container (according to the procedure in point 2.2.1.); (b) The container is filled with liquid hydrogen to the specified maximum filling level; (c) The vacuum enclosure is flooded with air at an even rate to atmospheric pressure; and (d) The test is terminated when the first pressure relief device does not open any more.
(a) The first pressure relief device opens below or at MAWP and limit the pressure to not more than 110 % of the MAWP; (b) The first pressure relief device does not open at pressure above MAWP; and (c) The secondary pressure relief device does not open during the entire test.
(a) The vacuum is re-generated to a value specified by the manufacturer. The vacuum shall be maintained at least 24 hours. The vacuum pump may stay connected until the time directly before the start of the vacuum loss; (b) The second part of the vacuum loss test is conducted with a completely cooled-down container (according to the procedure in point 2.2.1.); (c) The container is filled to the specified maximum filling level; (d) The line downstream the first pressure relief device is blocked and the vacuum enclosure is flooded with air at an even rate to atmospheric pressure; and (e) The test is terminated when the second pressure relief device does not open any more.
(a) The bonfire test is conducted with a completely cooled-down container (according to the procedure in point 2.2.1.); (b) The container contained during the previous 24 hours a volume of liquid hydrogen at least equal to half of the water volume of the inner container; (c) The container is filled with liquid hydrogen so that the quantity of liquid hydrogen measured by the mass measurement system is half of the maximum allowed quantity that may be contained in the inner container; (d) A fire burns 0,1 m underneath the container. The length and the width of the fire exceed the plan dimensions of the container by 0,1 m. The temperature of the fire is at least 590 °C. The fire shall continue to burn for the duration of the test; (e) The pressure of the container at the beginning of the test is between 0 MPa and 0,01 MPa at the boiling point of hydrogen in the inner container; (f) The test shall continue until the storage pressure decreases to or below the pressure at the beginning of the test, or alternatively in case the first PRD is a re-closing type, the test shall continue until the safety device has opened for a second time; and (g) The test conditions and the maximum pressure reached within the container during the test are recorded in a test certificate signed by the manufacturer and the technical service.
(a) The secondary pressure relief device is not operated below 110 % of the set pressure of the primary pressure relief device; and (b) The container shall not burst and the pressure inside the inner container shall not exceed the permissible fault range of the inner container.
(a) If a safety valve is used as secondary pressure relief device, the pressure inside the container does not exceed 136 % of the MAWP of the inner container; (b) If a burst disk is used outside the vacuum area as secondary pressure relief device, the pressure inside the container is limited to 150 % of the MAWP of the inner container; and (c) If a burst disc is used inside the vacuum area as secondary pressure relief device, the pressure inside the container is limited to 150 % of the MAWP plus 0,1 MPa (MAWP ± 0,1 MPa) of the inner container.
(a) Pressure test (point 2.1. test procedure); (b) External leakage test (point 2.2. test procedure); (c) Operational test (point 2.4. test procedure); (d) Corrosion resistance test (point 2.5. test procedure); and (e) Temperature cycle test (point 2.8. test procedure).
(a) Pressure test (point 2.1. test procedure); (b) External leakage test (point 2.2. test procedure); (c) Endurance test (point 2.3. test procedure); (d) Corrosion resistance test (point 2.5. test procedure); (e) Resistance to dry-heat test (point 2.6. test procedure); (f) Ozone ageing test (point 2.7. test procedure); (g) Temperature cycle test (point 2.8.test procedure); and (h) Flex line cycle test (point 2.9. test procedure).
(a) At ambient temperature; (b) At the minimum operating temperature or at liquid nitrogen temperature after sufficient conditioning time at this temperature to ensure thermal stability; and (c) At the maximum operating temperature after sufficient conditioning time at this temperature to ensure thermal stability.
(a) towards exposed electrical terminals, exposed electrical switches or other ignition sources; (b) into or towards the vehicle passenger or luggage compartments; (c) into or towards any vehicle wheel housing; and (d) towards hydrogen gas containers.
(a) Not exceed 4 % average by volume during any moving three-second time interval during normal operation including start-up and shutdown; and (b) Not exceed 8 % at any time.
(a) Visible to the driver while in the driver’s designated seating position with the driver’s seat belt fastened; (b) Yellow in colour if the detection system malfunctions (e.g. circuit disconnection, short-circuit, sensor fault). It shall be red in compliance with point 1.1.3.3. (c) When illuminated, shall be visible to the driver under both daylight and night time driving conditions; and (d) Remains illuminated when 3 % concentration or detection system malfunction) exists and the master control is in the "on" position or the propulsion system is otherwise activated.
(a) 20 g in forward and rearward direction of travel; and (b) 8 g horizontally perpendicular to the direction of travel.
(a) 10 g in forward direction of travel; and (b) 5 g horizontally perpendicular to the direction of travel.
(a) 6,6 g in the forward direction of travel; and (b) 5 g horizontally perpendicular to the direction of travel.
(a) At a distance within 250 mm of the headliner above the driver’s seat or near the top centre the passenger compartment; (b) At a distance within 250 mm of the floor in front of the rear (or rear most) seat in the passenger compartment; (c) At a distance within 100 mm of the top of luggage compartments within the vehicle that are not directly affected by the particular crash impact to be conducted.
(a) A test gas induction hose is attached to the hydrogen gas leakage detector; (b) The hydrogen leak detector is enclosed with a cover to make gas stay around hydrogen leak detector.
(a) Test gas is blown to the hydrogen gas leakage detector; (b) Proper function of the warning system is confirmed when tested with the gas to verify function of the warning; (c) The main shut-off valve is confirmed to be closed when tested with the gas to verify function of the shut-down. For example, the monitoring of the electric power to the shut-off valve or of the sound of the shut-off valve activation may be used to confirm the operation of the main shut-off valve of the hydrogen supply.
(a) The power system is shut down; (b) Upon completion of the shut-down process, the power system is immediately started; and (c) After a lapse of one minute, the power system is turned off and measurement continues until the power system shut-down procedure is completed.
(a) If the vehicle does not already have the following capabilities as part of the standard vehicle; the following shall be installed before the test: LHSS pressure sensor. The pressure sensor shall have a full scale of reading of at least 150 % of MAWP, an accuracy of at least 1 % of full scale, and capable of reading values of at least 10 kPa; LHSS temperature sensor. The temperature sensor shall be capable of measuring cryogenic temperatures expected before crash. The sensor is located on an outlet, as near as possible to the container;
(b) Fill and drain ports. The ability to add and remove both liquefied and gaseous contents of the LHSS before and after the crash test shall be provided; (c) The LHSS is purged with at least 5 volumes of nitrogen gas; (d) The LHSS is filled with nitrogen to the equivalence of the maximum fill level of hydrogen by weight; (e) After fill, the (nitrogen) gas vent is to be closed, and the container allowed to equilibrate.
(a) No possible leaking part shall be below the liquid nitrogen level as indicated on the storage container; (b) All possible leaking parts are pressurized with helium gas when the LHSS is pressurized; (c) Required covers and/or body panels and parts can be removed to gain access to all potential leak sites.
(a) Any connectors between pipes and between pipes and the container; (b) Any welding of pipes and components downstream the container; (c) Valves; (d) Flexible lines; (e) Sensors.
(a) flowing at least 5 volumes through the container; or (b) pressurizing and de-pressurizing the container the LHSS at least 5 times.
(a) 0,20 MPa allowable loss for 100 l systems or less; (b) 0,10 MPa allowable loss for systems greater than 100 l and less than or equal to 200 l; and (c) 0,05 MPa allowable for systems greater than 200 l.
(a) steels that conform to paragraphs 6.3. and 7.2.2. of standard EN 9809-1:2018; (b) aluminium alloys that conform to paragraph 6.1. of international standard ISO 7866:2012; or (c) in case of fully wrapped containers with a non-metallic liner.
| 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 |
| 12 | for Austria |
| 13 | for Luxembourg |
| 17 | for Finland |
| 18 | for Denmark |
| 19 | for Romania |
| 20 | for Poland |
| 21 | for Portugal |
| 23 | for Greece |
| 24 | for Ireland |
| 25 | for Croatia |
| 26 | for Slovenia |
| 27 | for Slovakia |
| 29 | for Estonia |
| 32 | for Latvia |
| 34 | for Bulgaria |
| 36 | for Lithuania |
| 49 | for Cyprus |
| 50 | for Malta |
| Legend | The EU component type-approval was issued by the Netherlands under number 00406. The first two digits "00" indicate that the component was approved in accordance with this Regulation. |