10.7.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 183/91

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Only the original UN/ECE texts have legal effect under international public law. The status and date of entry into force of this Regulation should be checked in the latest version of the UN/ECE status document TRANS/WP.29/343, available at:

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Regulation No 95 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UNECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a lateral collision [2015/1093]

Incorporating all valid text up to:

Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 10 June 2014

CONTENTS

REGULATION

1.

Scope

2.

Definitions

3.

Application for approval

4.

Approval

5.

Specifications and tests

6.

Modification of the vehicle type

7.

Conformity of production

8.

Penalties for non-conformity of production

9.

Production definitively discontinued

10.

Transitional provisions

11.

Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of Type Approval Authorities

ANNEXES

1

Communication

2

Arrangements of the approval mark

3

Procedure for determining the ‘H’ point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles

4

Collision test procedure

5

Mobile deformable barrier characteristics

6

Technical description of the side impact dummy

7

Installation of the side impact dummy

8

Partial test

9

Test procedures for the protection of the occupants of vehicles operating on electrical power high voltage and electrolyte spillage

1.   SCOPE

This Regulation applies to the lateral collision behaviour of the structure of the passenger compartment of M1 and N1  (1) categories of vehicles where the ‘R’ point of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm from ground level when the vehicle is in the condition corresponding to the reference mass defined in paragraph 2.10 of this Regulation.

2.   DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Regulation:

2.1.	‘Approval of a vehicle’ means the approval of a vehicle type with regard to the behaviour of the structure of the passenger compartment in a lateral collision;

2.2.

‘Vehicle type’ means a category of power-driven vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as: 2.2.1. The length, width and ground clearance of the vehicle, in so far as they have a negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation; 2.2.2. The structure, dimensions, lines and materials of the side walls of the passenger compartment in so far as they have a negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation; 2.2.3. The lines and inside dimensions of the passenger compartment and the type of protective systems, in so far as they have a negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation; 2.2.4. The sitting of the engine (front, rear or centre) and the orientation (transversal or longitudinal) of the engine, in so far as they have a negative effect on the result of the impact test of this Regulation; 2.2.5. The unladen mass, in so far as there is a negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation; 2.2.6. The optional arrangements or interior fittings in so far as they have a negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation; 2.2.7. The type of front seat(s) and position of the ‘R’ point in so far as they have a negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation; 2.2.8. The locations of the REESS, in so far as they have a negative effect on the result of the impact test prescribed in this Regulation.

2.3.

‘Passenger compartment’ means the space for occupant accommodation, bounded by the roof, floor, side walls, doors, outside glazing and front bulkhead and the plane of the rear compartment bulkhead or the plane of the rear-seat back support. 2.3.1. ‘Passenger compartment with regard to occupant protection’ means the space for occupant accommodation, bounded by the roof, floor, side walls, doors, outside glazing and front bulkhead and the plane of the rear compartment bulkhead or the plane of the rear-seat back support. 2.3.2. ‘Passenger compartment for electric safety assessment’ means the space for occupant accommodation, bounded by the roof, floor, side walls, doors, outside glazing, front bulkhead and rear bulkhead, or rear gate, as well as by the electrical protection barriers and enclosures provided for protecting the occupants from direct contact with high voltage live parts.

2.4.

‘R point’ or ‘seating reference point’ means the reference point specified by the vehicle manufacturer which: 2.4.1. Has co-ordinates determined in relation to the vehicle structure; 2.4.2. Corresponds to the theoretical position of the point of torso/thighs rotation (H point) for the lowest and most rearward normal driving position or position of use given by the vehicle manufacturer for each seating position specified by him.

2.5.	‘H point’ is as established by Annex 3 to this Regulation.

2.6.	‘Capacity of the fuel tank’ means the fuel-tank capacity as specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

2.7.	‘Transverse plane’ means a vertical plane perpendicular to the median longitudinal vertical plane of the vehicle.

2.8.	‘Protective system’ means devices intended to restrain and/or protect the occupants.

2.9.	‘Type of protective system’ means a category of protective devices which do not differ in such essential respects as their:   Technology;   Geometry;   Constituent materials.

2.10.

‘Reference mass’ means the unladen mass of the vehicle increased by a mass of 100 kg (that is the mass of the side impact dummy and its instrumentation).

2.11.

‘Unladen mass’ means the mass of the vehicle in running order without driver, passengers or load, but with the fuel tank filled to 90 per cent of its capacity and the usual set of tools and spare wheel on board, where applicable.

2.12.

‘Mobile deformable barrier’ means the apparatus with which the test vehicle is impacted. It consists of a trolley and an impactor.

2.13.

‘Impactor’ means a crushable section mounted on the front of mobile deformable barrier.

2.14.

‘Trolley’ means a wheeled frame free to travel along its longitudinal axis at the point of impact. Its front supports the impactor.

2.15.

‘High voltage’ means the classification of an electric component or circuit, if its working voltage is > 60 V and ≤ 1 500 V direct current (DC) or > 30 V and ≤ 1 000 V alternating current (AC) root-mean-square (rms).

2.16.

‘Rechargeable energy storage system (REESS)’ means the rechargeable energy storage system which provides electrical energy for propulsion.

2.17.

‘Electrical protection barrier’ means the part providing protection against any direct contact to the high voltage live parts.

2.18.

‘Electrical power train’ means the electrical circuit which includes the traction motor(s), and may also include the REESS, the electrical energy conversion system, the electronic converters, the associated wiring harness and connectors, and the coupling system for charging the REESS.

2.19.

‘Live parts’ means conductive part(s) intended to be electrically energised in normal use.

2.20.

‘Exposed conductive part’ means the conductive part which can be touched under the provisions of the protection degree IPXXB and which becomes electrically energised under isolation failure conditions. This includes parts under a cover that can be removed without using tools.

2.21.

‘Direct contact’ means the contact of persons with high voltage live parts.

2.22.

‘Indirect contact’ means the contact of persons with exposed conductive parts.

2.23.

‘Protection degree IPXXB’ means protection from contact with high voltage live parts provided by either an electrical protection barrier or an enclosure and tested using a Jointed Test Finger (degree IPXXB) as described in paragraph 4 of Annex 9.

2.24.

‘Working voltage’ means the highest value of an electrical circuit voltage root-mean-square (rms), specified by the manufacturer, which may occur between any conductive parts in open circuit conditions or under normal operating conditions. If the electrical circuit is divided by galvanic isolation, the working voltage is defined for each divided circuit, respectively.

2.25.

‘Coupling system for charging the rechargeable energy storage system (REESS)’ means the electrical circuit used for charging the REESS from an external electrical power supply including the vehicle inlet.

2.26.

‘Electrical chassis’ means a set made of conductive parts electrically linked together, whose electrical potential is taken as reference.

2.27.

‘Electrical circuit’ means an assembly of connected high voltage live parts which is designed to be electrically energised in normal operation.

2.28.

‘Electrical energy conversion system’ means a system (e.g. fuel cell) that generates and provides electrical energy for electrical propulsion.

2.29.

‘Electronic converter’ means a device capable of controlling and/or converting electrical power for electrical propulsion.

2.30.

‘Enclosure’ means the part enclosing the internal units and providing protection against any direct contact.

2.31.

‘High voltage bus’ means the electrical circuit, including the coupling system for charging the REESS that operates on a high voltage.

2.32.

‘Solid insulator’ means the insulating coating of wiring harnesses, provided in order to cover and prevent the high voltage live parts from any direct contact. This includes covers for insulating the high voltage live parts of connectors and varnish or paint for the purpose of insulation.

2.33.

‘Automatic disconnect’ means a device that when triggered, galvanically separates the electrical energy sources from the rest of the high voltage circuit of the electrical power train.

2.34.

‘Open type traction battery’ means a type of battery requiring liquid and generating hydrogen gas released to the atmosphere.

2.35.

‘Automatically activated door locking system’ means a system that locks the doors automatically at a pre-set speed or under any other condition as defined by the manufacturer.

3.   APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

3.1.   The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a lateral collision shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.

3.2.   It shall be accompanied by the under mentioned documents in triplicate and the following particulars:

3.2.1.

A detailed description of the vehicle type with respect to its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials;

3.2.2.

Photographs and/or diagrams and drawings of the vehicle showing the vehicle type in front, side and rear elevation and design details of the lateral part of the structure;

3.2.3.

Particulars of the vehicle's mass as defined by paragraph 2.11 of this Regulation;

3.2.4.

The lines and inside dimensions of the passenger compartment;

3.2.5.

A description of the relevant side interior fittings and protective systems installed in the vehicle;

3.2.6.

A general description of the electrical power source type, location and the electrical power train (e.g. hybrid, electric).

3.3.   The applicant for approval shall be entitled to present any data and results of tests carried out which make it possible to establish that compliance with the requirements can be achieved on prototype vehicles with a sufficient degree of accuracy.

3.4.   A vehicle which is representative of the type to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service responsible for conducting the approval tests.

3.4.1.   A vehicle not comprising all the components proper to the type may be accepted for tests provided that it can be shown that the absence of the components omitted has no detrimental effect on the performance prescribed in the requirements of this Regulation.

3.4.2.   It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for approval to show that the application of paragraph 3.4.1 above is in compliance with the requirements of this Regulation.

4.   APPROVAL

4.1.   If the vehicle type submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of paragraph 5 below, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.

4.2.   In case of doubt, account shall be taken, when verifying the conformity of the vehicle to the requirements of this Regulation, of any data or test results provided by the manufacturer which can be taken into consideration in validating the approval test carried out by the Technical Service.

4.3.   An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 03 corresponding to the 03 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same approval number to another vehicle type.

4.4.   Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated by the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation and photographs and/or diagrams and drawings supplied by the applicant for approval, in a format not exceeding A4 (210 × 297 mm) or folded to that format and on an appropriate scale.

4.5.   There shall be affixed to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the approval form, an international approval mark consisting of:

4.5.1.

A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval (2);

4.5.2.

The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a dash and the approval number, to the right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 4.5.1 above.

4.6.   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 4.5.1 above need not be repeated; in this 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 4.5.1 above.

4.7.   The approval mark shall be clearly legible and shall be indelible.

4.8.   The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the manufacturer.

4.9.   Annex 2 to this Regulation gives examples of approval marks.

5.   SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS

5.1.   The vehicle shall undergo a test in accordance with Annex 4 to this Regulation.

5.1.1.   The test will be carried out on the driver's side unless asymmetric side structures, if any, are so different as to affect the performance in a side impact. In that case either of the alternatives in paragraph 5.1.1.1 or 5.1.1.2 below may be used by agreement between the manufacturer and Type Approval Authority.

5.1.1.1.   The manufacturer will provide the authority responsible for approval with information regarding the compatibility of performances in comparison with the driver's side when the test is being carried out on that side.

5.1.1.2.   The Type Approval Authority, if concerned as to the construction of the vehicle, will decide to have the test performed on the side opposite the driver, this being considered the least favourable.

5.1.2.   The Technical Service, after consultation with the manufacturer, may require the test to be carried out with the seat in a position other than the one indicated in paragraph 5.5.1 of Annex 4. This position shall be indicated in the test report (3).

5.1.3.   The result of this test shall be considered satisfactory if the conditions set out in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 below are satisfied.

5.2.   Performance criteria

Additionally, vehicles equipped with electric power train shall meet the requirements of paragraph 5.3.7 below. This can be met by a separate impact test at the request of the manufacturer and after validation by the Technical Service, provided that the electrical components do not influence the occupant protection performance of the vehicle type as defined in paragraphs 5.2.1 to 5.3.5 of this Regulation. In case of this condition the requirements of paragraph 5.3.7 shall be checked in accordance with the methods set out in Annex 4 to this Regulation, except paragraphs 6, 7 and Appendices 1 and 2. But the side-impact dummy shall be installed in the front seat on the impact side.

5.2.1.   The performance criteria, as determined for the collision test in accordance with the Appendix 1 to Annex 4 to this Regulation shall meet the following conditions:

5.2.1.1.   The head performance criterion (HPC) shall be less than or equal to 1 000; when there is no head contact, then the HPC shall not be measured or calculated but recorded as ‘No Head Contact.’

5.2.1.2.   The thorax performance criteria shall be:

(a)	Rib Deflection Criterion (RDC) less than or equal to 42 mm;

(b)	Soft Tissue Criterion (VC) less or equal to 1,0 m/sec.

For a transitional period of 2 years after the date specified in paragraph 10.2 of this Regulation the V * C value is not a pass/fail criterion for the approval testing, but this value has to be recorded in the test report and to be collected by the approval authorities. After this transitional period, the VC value of 1,0 m/sec shall apply as a pass/fail criterion unless the Contracting Parties applying this Regulation decide otherwise.

5.2.1.3.   The pelvis performance criterion shall be:

Pubic Symphysis Peak Force (PSPF) less than or equal to 6 kN.

5.2.1.4.   The abdomen performance criterion shall be:

Abdominal Peak Force (APF) less than or equal to 2,5 kN internal force (equivalent to external force of 4,5 kN).

5.3.   Particular requirements

5.3.1.   No door shall open during the test.

5.3.1.1.   In the case of automatically activated door locking systems which are installed optionally and/or which can be de-activated by the driver, this requirement shall be verified by using one of the following two test procedures, at the choice of the manufacturer:

5.3.1.1.1.   If testing in accordance with Annex 4, paragraph 5.2.2.1, the manufacturer shall in addition demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Technical Service (e.g. manufacturer's in-house data) that, in the absence of the system or when the system is de-activated, no door will open in case of the impact.

5.3.1.1.2.   If testing in accordance with Annex 4, paragraph 5.2.2.2, the manufacturer shall in addition demonstrate that the inertial load requirements of paragraph 6.1.4 of the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No 11 are met for the unlocked side doors on the non-struck side.

5.3.2.   After the impact, the side doors on the non-struck side shall be unlocked.

5.3.2.1.   In the case of vehicles equipped with an automatically activated door locking system, the doors shall be locked before the moment of impact and be unlocked after the impact at least on the non-struck side.

5.3.2.2.   In the case of automatically activated door locking systems which are installed optionally and/or which can be de-activated by the driver, this requirement shall be verified by using one of the following two test procedures, at the choice of the manufacturer:

5.3.2.2.1.   If testing in accordance with Annex 4, paragraph 5.2.2.1, the manufacturer shall in addition demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Technical Service (e.g. manufacturer's in-house data) that, in the absence of the system or when the system is de-activated, the side doors on the non-struck side are unlocked after the impact.

5.3.2.2.2.   If testing in accordance with paragraph Annex 4, paragraph 5.2.2.2 the manufacturer shall in addition demonstrate that when applying the inertial load of paragraph 6.1.4 of the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No 11, the unlocked side doors on the non-struck side remain unlocked.

5.3.3.   After the impact, it shall be possible without the use of tools to:

5.3.3.1.

Open a sufficient number of doors provided for normal entry and exit of passengers, and if necessary tilt the seat-backs or seats to allow evacuation of all occupants;

5.3.3.2.

Release the dummy from the protective system;

5.3.3.3.

Remove the dummy from the vehicle;

5.3.4.   No interior device or component shall become detached in such a way as noticeably to increase the risk of injury from sharp projections or jagged edges;

5.3.5.   Ruptures, resulting from permanent deformation are acceptable, provided these do not increase the risk of injury;

5.3.6.   If there is continuous leakage of liquid from the fuel-feed installation after the collision, the rate of leakage shall not exceed 30 g/min; if the liquid from the fuel-feed system mixes with liquids from the other systems and the various liquids cannot easily be separated and identified, all the liquids collected shall be taken into account in evaluating the continuous leakage.

5.3.7.   Following the test conducted in accordance with the procedure defined in Annex 4 to this Regulation, the electrical power train operating on high voltage, and the high voltage components and systems, which are galvanically connected to the high voltage bus of the electric power train, shall meet the following requirements:

5.3.7.1.   Protection against electrical shock

After the impact at least one of the four criteria specified in paragraph 5.3.7.1.1 through paragraph 5.3.7.1.4.2 shall be met.

If the vehicle has an automatic disconnect function, or device(s) that galvanically divide the electric power train circuit during driving condition, at least one of the following criteria shall apply to the disconnected circuit or to each divided circuit individually after the disconnect function is activated.

However criteria defined in 5.3.7.1.4 shall not apply if more than a single potential of a part of the high voltage bus is not protected under the conditions of protection degree IPXXB.

If the test is performed under the condition that part(s) of the high voltage system are not energised, the protection against electrical shock shall be proved by either paragraph 5.3.7.1.3 or 5.3.7.1.4 below for the relevant part(s).

For the coupling system for charging the REESS, which is not energised during driving conditions, at least one of the four criteria specified in paragraphs 5.3.7.1.1 to 5.3.7.1.4 below shall be met.

5.3.7.1.1.   Absence of high voltage

The voltages Vb, V1 and V2 of the high voltage buses shall be equal or less than 30 VAC or 60 VDC as specified in paragraph 2 of Annex 9.

5.3.7.1.2.   Low electrical energy

The total energy (TE) on the high voltage buses shall be less than 2,0 joules when measured according to the test procedure as specified in paragraph 3 of Annex 9 with the formula (a). Alternatively the total energy (TE) may be calculated by the measured voltage Vb of the high voltage bus and the capacitance of the X-capacitors (Cx) specified by the manufacturer according to formula (b) of paragraph 3 of Annex 9.

The energy stored in the Y-capacitors (TEy1, TEy2) shall also be less than 2,0 joules. This shall be calculated by measuring the voltages V1 and V2 of the high voltage buses and the electrical chassis, and the capacitance of the Y-capacitors specified by the manufacturer according to formula (c) of paragraph 3 of Annex 9.

5.3.7.1.3.   Physical protection

For protection against direct contact with high voltage live parts, the protection degree IPXXB shall be provided.

In addition, for protection against electrical shock which could arise from indirect contact, the resistance between all exposed conductive parts and the electrical chassis shall be lower than 0,1 ohm when there is current flow of at least 0,2 ampere.

This requirement is satisfied if the galvanic connection has been made by welding.

5.3.7.1.4.   Isolation resistance

The criteria specified in the paragraphs 5.3.7.1.4.1 and 5.3.7.1.4.2 below shall be met.

The measurement shall be conducted in accordance with paragraph 5 of Annex 9.

5.3.7.1.4.1.   Electrical power train consisting of separate DC- or AC-buses.

If the AC high voltage buses and the DC high voltage buses are galvanically isolated from each other, isolation resistance between the high voltage bus and the electrical chassis (Ri, as defined in paragraph 5 of Annex 9) shall have a minimum value of 100 Ω/V of the working voltage for DC buses, and a minimum value of 500 Ω/V of the working voltage for AC buses.

5.3.7.1.4.2.   Electrical power train consisting of combined DC- and AC-buses

If the AC high voltage buses and the DC high voltage buses are galvanically connected isolation resistance between the high voltage bus and the electrical chassis (Ri, as defined in paragraph 5 of Annex 9) shall have a minimum value of 500 Ω/V of the working voltage.

However, if the protection degree IPXXB is satisfied for all AC high voltage buses or the AC voltage is equal or less than 30 V after the vehicle impact, the isolation resistance between the high voltage bus and the electrical chassis (Ri, as defined in paragraph 5 of Annex 9) shall have a minimum value of 100 Ω/V of the working voltage.

5.3.7.2.   Electrolyte spillage

In the period from the impact until 30 minutes after no electrolyte from the REESS shall spill into the passenger compartment and no more than 7 per cent of electrolyte shall spill from the REESS except open type traction batteries outside the passenger compartment. For open type traction batteries no more than 7 per cent with a maximum of 5,0 litres shall spill outside the passenger compartment.

The manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance in accordance with paragraph 6 of Annex 9.

5.3.7.3.   REESS retention

REESS located inside the passenger compartment shall remain in the location in which they are installed and REESS components shall remain inside REESS boundaries.

No part of any REESS that is located outside the passenger compartment for electric safety assessment shall enter the passenger compartment during or after the impact test.

The manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance in accordance with paragraph 7 of Annex 9.

6.   MODIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE TYPE

6.1.   Any modification affecting the structure, the number and type of seats, the interior trim or fittings, or the position of the vehicle controls or of mechanical parts which might affect the energy-absorption capacity of the side of the vehicle, shall be brought to the notice of the Type Approval Authority granting approval. The Type Approval Authority may then either:

6.1.1.   Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the vehicle still complies with the requirements; or

6.1.2.   Require a further test report from the Technical Service responsible for conducting the tests;

6.1.2.1.   Any modification of the vehicle affecting the general form of the structure of the vehicle or any variation in the reference mass greater than 8 per cent which in the judgement of the authority would have a marked influence on the results of the test shall require a repetition of the test as described in Annex 4.

6.1.2.2.   If the Technical Service, after consultation with the vehicle manufacturer, considers that modifications to a vehicle type are insufficient to warrant a complete retest then a partial test may be used. This would be the case if the reference mass is not more than 8 per cent different from the original vehicle or the number of front seats is unchanged. Variations of seat type or interior fittings need not automatically entail a full retest. An example of the approach to this problem is given in Annex 8.

6.2.   Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alteration, shall be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.4 above to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

6.3.   The Type Approval Authority issuing an extension of approval shall assign a series number to each communication form drawn up for such an extension.

7.   CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement, Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2) with the following requirements.

7.1.   Every vehicle approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set out in paragraph 5 above.

7.2.   The holder of the approval shall ensure that for each type of vehicle at least the tests concerning the taking of measurements are carried out.

7.3.   The Type Approval Authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be once every 2 years.

8.   PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

8.1.   The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type, pursuant to this Regulation, may be withdrawn if the requirement laid down in paragraph 7.1 above is not complied with, or if the vehicle or vehicles selected have failed to pass the checks prescribed in paragraph 7.2 above.

8.2.   If a Contracting Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

9.   PRODUCTION DEFINITIVELY DISCONTINUED

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of vehicle approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the Type Approval Authority which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication that Authority shall inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

10.   TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

10.1.   As from the official date of entry into force of supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approval under this Regulation as amended by Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments.

10.2.   As from 12 months after the entry into force of the 02 series of amendments Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only to those types of vehicles which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments.

10.3.   As from 60 months after the entry into service of the 02 series of amendments Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse first national registration (first entry into service) of vehicles which do not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments.

10.4.   As from 36 months after the entry into force of Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only to those types of vehicles which comply with the requirements of this Regulation. as amended by Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments.

10.5.   As from 84 months after the entry into force of Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse first national registration (first entry into service) of vehicles which do not meet the requirements of this regulation as amended by Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments.

10.6.   As from the official date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approval under this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

10.7.   As from 24 months after the official date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only to those types of vehicles which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

However, in the case of vehicles having an electrical power train operating on high voltage, an additional period of 12 months is granted provided that the manufacturer demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Technical Service, that the vehicle provides equivalent levels of safety to those required by this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

10.8.   Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of approvals issued to the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation, when this extension does not entail any change to the propulsion system of the vehicle.

However, as from 48 months after the official date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments, extensions to approvals issued to the previous series of amendments shall not be granted after this date in respect of vehicles having an electrical power train operating on high voltage.

10.9.   Where at the time of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation national requirements exist to address the safety provisions of vehicles having an electrical power train operating on high voltage, those Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse national approval of such vehicles not meeting the national requirements, unless these vehicles are approved to the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation.

10.10.   As from 48 months after the entry into force of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse national or regional type approval and may refuse first national or regional registration (first entry into service) of a vehicle having an electrical power train operating on high voltage which does not meet the requirements of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation.

10.11.   Approvals of the vehicles to the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation which are not affected by the 03 series of amendments shall remain valid and Contracting Parties applying the Regulation shall continue to accept them.

10.12.   Until 18 months after the date of entry into force of the Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation can continue to grant type approvals to the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation without taking into account the provisions of Supplement 3.

11.   NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF TYPE APPROVAL AUTHORITIES

The Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of the Type Approval Authority which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension, or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

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(1)  As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.3, para. 2 — www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html

(2)  The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev. 3, Annex 3 — www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html

(3)  Until 30 September 2000, for the purposes of the test requirements, the range of normal longitudinal adjustments shall be limited such that the H-point lies within the length of the door aperture.

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