ANNEX IIISupplementary provisions
ANNEX III Requirements applying to arrangements for type-approval procedures 1. Type-approval process 1.1. When receiving an application for vehicle type-approval, the approval authority shall: 1.1.1. verify that all EU type-approval certificates issued pursuant to the regulatory acts which are applicable for vehicle type-approval cover the vehicle type and correspond to the prescribed requirements; 1.1.2. by reference to the documentation make sure that the vehicle specifications and data contained in the vehicle information document are included in the data in the information packages and in the EU type-approval certificates in respect of the relevant regulatory acts; 1.1.3. when an item number in the information document is not included in the information package of any of the regulatory acts, confirm that the relevant part or characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder; 1.1.4. on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved carry out or arrange to be carried out inspections of vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle(s) is/are built in accordance with the relevant data contained in the authenticated information package in respect of the relevant EU type-approval certificates; 1.1.5. carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where applicable; 1.1.6. carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013; 1.1.7. carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in order to ensure that the requirements regarding gaseous-fuel systems are fulfilled, if applicable. 2. Combination of technical specifications 2.1. The number of vehicles to be submitted shall be sufficient to permit the proper check of the various combinations to be type-approved according to the following criteria: 2.1.1. vehicle type, variants and versions; 2.1.2. vehicle and propulsion family; 2.1.3. transmission; 2.1.4. body style; 2.1.5. number of doors; 2.1.6. number of seating positions. 3. Specific provisions 3.1. Where no approval certificates for any of the relevant regulatory acts are available, the approval authority shall: 3.1.1. arrange for the necessary tests and checks as required by each of the relevant regulatory acts; 3.1.2. verify that the vehicle conforms to the particulars in the vehicle information folder and that it meets the technical requirements of each of the relevant regulatory acts; 3.1.3. carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where applicable; 3.1.4. carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 where applicable; 3.1.5. carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in order to ensure that the requirements regarding gaseous-fuel systems are fulfilled, if applicable. 4. Provisions regarding conversion of subcategories (L3e/L4e)-A2 and (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycles 4.1. General Provisions for conversion shall only apply to subcategories (L3e/L4e)-A2 and (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycles with and without side-car and vice versa. 4.2. Conversion specified for subcategory (L3e/L4e)-A2 motorcycle to a (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycle and vice versa shall be permitted under the following controlled conditions: 4.2.1. Type-approval The manufacturer shall conduct in type-approval separate tests for the (L3e/L4e)-A2 and (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycle configurations and demonstrate to the technical service and to the satisfaction of the approval authority the L3e motorcycle’s compliance with the provisions of point 4 and separately report on the following requirements: 4.2.2. Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements set out in Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, and tests referred to in Annexes II, V, VI and VII to that Regulation (EU) No 168/2013: 4.2.2.1. the environmental test types I, II, V, VII, VIII and IX referred to in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013; 4.2.2.2. the propulsion unit performance requirements and tests referred to in Annex II(A2) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013; 4.2.2.3. the vehicle/propulsion family definitions shall be separately determined and reported for the (L3e/L4e)-A2 and for the (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycle configurations. 4.2.3. Functional safety requirements: tests shall be conducted and the associated requirements shall be met according to points (B2), (B4), (B14), (B17) and (B18) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013; 4.2.4. Vehicle construction tests shall be conducted and the associated requirements shall be met according to points (C1) and (C10) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 in the (L3e/L4e)-A2 configuration. 4.2.5. All other type-approval requirements than the ones listed in point 4.1.1.1 which are set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 shall be regarded as common and equal between the (L3e/L4e)-A2 and (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycle configurations and shall therefore only be tested and reported once for both performance configurations. For the systems, components, separate technical units, parts or equipment of the vehicle unaffected by the conversion it shall be allowed to use the same test reports. 4.2.6. One WVTA shall be issued for the category L3e-A2 motorcycle having a unique EU type-approval number. A special section in the information document and in the type-approval certificate shall reflect the information on the type-designation, type-approval number, technical data of the converted vehicle as well as the description of the parts, software, etc. to convert the vehicle into the L3e-A3 configuration. 4.2.7. One WVTA shall be issued for the L3e-A3 motorcycle having a unique EU type-approval number. The special section in the information document as referred to in point 4.1.2 shall be added into the type-approval file of the L3e-A3 vehicle. 4.2.8. If the complete information for the conversion is not available at the time of type-approval the completed information may be introduced with an extension of the EU-WVTA. If only the number of the other EU-WVTA is missing, it may be added with a revision of the EU-WVTA. 4.2.9. Electronic information of the (L3e/L4e)-A2 or A3 motorcycle The manufacturer shall program the applicable motorcycle subcategory ‘L3e-A2’ or ‘L3e-A3’ in the PCU/ECU memory of the motorcycle when converting from the (L3e/L4e)-A2 to (L3e/L4e)-A3 configuration or vice versa. 4.2.9.1. This electronic information shall be made available in a readable format on request of a generic scan tool in complying with the provisions set out in Annex XII. 4.2.9.2. This electronic information shall be protected against tampering in accordance with point 2.8 of Annex II. 4.2.9.3. On request of the motorcycle manufacturer the vehicle may be exempted from complying with the requirements in point 4.2.9.1 and 4.2.9.2 up until 1 January 2020 under the condition that a comprehensive technical justification will be added to the information folder. 4.2.10. The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) shall only bear the data of one vehicle configuration, either (L3e/L4e)-A2 or (L3e/L4e)-A3, at the end of the production line in the factory when finally set to one of the two possible configurations. 4.2.11. Only one vehicle identification number (VIN) of the (L3e/L4e)-A2 and A3 motorcycle type shall be assigned to motorcycles which can be converted from subcategories (L3e/L4e)-A2 to (L3e/L4e)-A3 or vice versa. The statutory plate fitted on the vehicle shall contain this VIN and shall bear the two EU type-approval numbers with clear indication of the stationary noise levels and engine powers in both configurations. 4.3. Conversion Conversion of the (L3e/L4e)-A2 to the (L3e/L4e)-A3 configuration or vice versa shall only be performed and controlled by the motorcycle manufacturer. 4.3.1. The manufacturer shall issue a declaration on request of the vehicle owner bearing the necessary information for the conversion linked by the VIN to the CoC according to the template in the annex of the certificate of conformity set out in Article 38(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and declare that from the technical perspective the approved L3e motorcycle may be converted to the (L3e/L4e)-A2 or (L3e/L4e)-A3 performance levels. 4.3.2. This manufacturer declaration shall include: the EU-Whole Vehicle type-approval (‘WVTA’) numbers, the changed data (with reference to the type-approval numbers concerned in the CoC), a brief description of the parts or equipment to be changed and the software ID and calibration verification numbers for both configurations. A specimen of the filled-out manufacturer declaration shall be included in the information folder. 4.4. First registration A Member State shall not refuse first registration and shall not require any additional testing for the purposes of first registration of a new (L3e/L4e)-A2 or (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycle if the new motorcycle (L3e/L4e)-A2 is converted to the (L3e/L4e)-A3 performance level or vice versa under the following conditions: 4.4.1. the reading of the generic scan tool referred to in point 4.2.9 indicates the appropriate (L3e/L4e)-A2 or (L3e/L4e)-A3 configuration and a visual inspection leads to the conclusion, that all parts of the motorcycle necessary for the conversion are changed and/or mounted; 4.4.2. the vehicle owner presents a valid Certificate of Conformity with the annexed manufacturer declaration referred to in point 4.3.1. 5. Procedures to be followed during multi-stage EU type-approval 5.1. General 5.1.1. The satisfactory operation of the process of multi-stage EU type-approval requires joint action by all the manufacturers concerned. To this end type-approval authorities shall ensure, before granting first and subsequent stage approval, that suitable arrangements exist between the relevant manufacturers for the supply and interchange of documents and information such that the completed vehicle type meets the technical requirements of all the provisions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. Such information shall include details of relevant system, component and separate technical unit approvals and of vehicle parts which form part of the incomplete vehicle but are not yet approved. 5.1.2. Type-approvals in accordance with point 5 are granted on the basis of the current state of completion of the vehicle type and shall incorporate all approvals granted at earlier stages. 5.1.3. Each manufacturer in a multi-stage EU type-approval process is responsible for the approval and conformity of production of all systems, components or separate technical units manufactured by him or added by him to the previously built stage. He is not responsible for subjects which have been approved in an earlier stage except in those cases where he modifies relevant parts to an extent that the previously granted approval becomes invalid. 5.2. Procedures The approval authority shall: 5.2.1. verify that all EU type-approval certificates issued pursuant to the regulatory acts which are applicable for vehicle type-approval cover the vehicle type at its state of completion and correspond to the prescribed requirements; 5.2.2. verify, in accordance with Article 25(6) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 that the vehicle type-approved at the final stage meets at that time all applicable technical requirements. That shall include a documentary check of all requirements covered by a type-approval for an incomplete vehicle granted in the course of a multistage procedure, even where granted for a different (sub)category of vehicle. 5.2.3. ensure, in accordance with Article 25(7) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, that the choice of approval procedure does not affect the applicable substantive requirements with which the approved vehicle type has to comply at the time of issuing of the whole-vehicle type-approval. 5.2.4. ensure that all the relevant data, taking account of the state of completion of the vehicle, is included in the information folder; 5.2.5. by reference to the documentation make sure that the vehicle specification(s) and data contained in Part I of the vehicle information folder are included in the data in the information packages and in the EU type-approval certificates, in respect of the relevant regulatory acts; and in the case of a completed vehicle, where an item number in Part I of the information folder is not included in the information package of any of the regulatory acts, confirm that the relevant part of characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder; 5.2.6. on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved carry out or arrange to be carried out inspections of vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle(s) is/are built in accordance with the relevant data contained in the authenticated information package in respect of all relevant regulatory acts; 5.2.7. carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where applicable. 5.3. The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes of point 4.2.4 shall be sufficient to permit the proper control of the various combinations to be EU type-approved according to the state of completion of the vehicle and the criteria set out in 2.1. 6. Specific conditions required of virtual testing methods and regulatory acts for which virtual and/or self-testing methods may be used by a manufacturer or a technical service 6.0. Objectives and scope 6.0.1. This point 6 lays down appropriate provisions concerning virtual testing in accordance with Article 32(6) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. It shall not apply to the second subpoint of Article 32(3) of that Regulation. 6.0.2. This point 6 also sets out topics for self-testing in accordance with the requirements in Article 64(1) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. 6.1. List of delegated acts and their annexes Table 3-1 Overview of requirements listed in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 regarding virtual and self-testing Requirements listed in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 Virtual and/or self-testing applicable ? Subject Restrictions/Comments Section (A2) of Annex II Self-testing Testing procedures on maximum design vehicle speed Only for subcategories L3e-A3, L4e-A3 and L5e and does not include any other propulsion unit performance testing. Section (B1) of Annex II Self-testing Audible warning devices Installation only Section (B7) of Annex II Self-testing Driver-operated controls including identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators Speedometer only Section (B8) of Annex II Virtual testing Installation of lighting and light signalling devices Dimensions only Section (B9) of Annex II Virtual testing Rearward visibility Installation only; only according to UNECE regulation No 81 Section (B14) of Annex II Virtual testing Installation of tyres Only where clearance exceeds 10 mm. Section (C13) of Annex II Self- and Virtual testing Registration plate space Section (C15) of Annex II Self-testing Stands Only point 2.5 stand retention systems. Article 39 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 Self-testing Statutory plate and EU type-approval mark 7. General conditions required for virtual testing methods 7.1. Virtual test pattern The following scheme shall be used as a basic structure for describing and conducting virtual testing: 7.1.1. purpose; 7.1.2. structure model; 7.1.3. boundary conditions; 7.1.4. load assumptions; 7.1.5. calculation; 7.1.6. assessment; 7.1.7. documentation. 7.2. Fundamentals of computer simulation and calculation 7.2.1. Mathematical model The mathematical model shall be supplied by the manufacturer. It shall reflect the complexity of the structure of the vehicle, system and components to be tested in relation to the requirements of the regulatory act and its boundary conditions. The same provisions shall apply mutatis mutandis for testing components or technical units independently from the vehicle. 7.2.2. Process of validating the mathematical model The mathematical model shall be validated in comparison with the actual test conditions. A physical test shall be conducted for the purposes of comparing the results obtained when using the mathematical model with the results of a physical test. Comparability of the test results shall be proven. A validation report shall be drafted by the manufacturer or by the technical service and submitted to the approval authority. Any change made to the mathematical model or to the software likely to invalidate the validation report shall be brought to the attention of the approval authority, which may require that a new validation process is conducted. The flow chart of the validation process is shown in Appendix 3. 7.2.3. Documentation The data and auxiliary tools used for the simulation and calculation shall be made available by the manufacturer and be documented in a suitable way. 7.2.4. Tools and support At the request of the technical service, the manufacturer shall supply or provide access to the necessary tools, including appropriate software. 7.2.5. In addition, the manufacturer shall provide appropriate support to the technical service. 7.2.6. Providing access and support to a technical service does not remove any obligation of the technical service regarding the skills of its personnel, the payment of licence rights and respect of confidentiality. 8. Validation process for virtual testing 8.1. Figure 3-1 Virtual testing validation process flow chart ManufacturerMathematical modelValidation processPhysical prototypePhysical TestComputer SimulationValidation reportAgreement Approval AuthorityApproval processVirtual Prototypes I, II, …Computer SimulationTechnical Report acc. to EU RegulationApproval Authority