REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SIMULATION TOOL
ANNEX IISupplementary provisions
ANNEX II REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SIMULATION TOOL 1. The processes to be set up by the vehicle manufacturer for the operation of the simulation tool 1.1. The vehicle manufacturer shall set up the following processes: 1.1.1. A data management system covering sourcing, storing, handling and retrieving of the input information and input data for the simulation tool as well as handling certificates on the CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of component families, separate technical unit families and system families. The data management system shall: (a) ensure the application of correct input information and input data to specific vehicle configurations; (b) ensure the correct calculation and application of standard values; (c) verify by means of comparing cryptographic hashes that the input files of component families, separate technical unit families and system families which are used for the simulation correspond to the input data of the component families, separate technical unit families and system families for which the certification has been granted; (d) contain a protected database for storing the input data relating to the component families, separate technical unit families or system families and the corresponding certificates of the CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties; (e) ensure the correct management of the changes of specification and updates of components, separate technical units and systems; (f) enable the tracing of the components, separate technical units and systems after the vehicle has been produced. 1.1.2. A data management system covering retrieval of the input information and input data and calculations by means of the simulation tool and storing of the output data. The data management system shall: (a) ensure the correct application of cryptographic hashes; (b) contain a protected database for storing the output data; 1.1.3. A process for consulting the dedicated electronic distribution platform referred to in Article 4(2) and Article 9(1) and (2), as well as downloading and installing the latest versions of the simulation tool. 1.1.4. Appropriate training of staff working with the simulation tool. 2. Assessment by the approval authority 2.1. The approval authority shall assess whether the processes set out in point 1 for the operation of the simulation tool have been set up. This assessment shall contain the following verifications: (a) the functioning of the processes set out in points 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 and the application of the requirement set out in point 1.1.4; (b) that the processes used during the demonstration are applied in the same manner in all the production facilities of the vehicle manufacturer; (c) the completeness of the description of the data and process flows of operations related to the assessment of the performance of new vehicles with regard to their influence on CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption. For the purpose of point 2.1.(a), the assessment shall include the determination of the performance with regard to the influence on CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption of at least one vehicle for which the licence has been applied for.