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Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1379 ANNEX IV

Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1379 ANNEX IV

ANNEX IVSupplementary provisions

ANNEX IV ‘ANNEX IV MODEL OF THE OUTPUT FILES OF THE SIMULATION TOOL 1.   Introduction This Annex describes the models of the manufacturer's records file (MRF), the customer information file (CIF) and the vehicle information file (VIF). 2.   Definitions (1) “actual charge depleting range”: The range that can be driven in charge depleting mode based on the usable amount of REESS energy, without any interim charging. (2) “equivalent all electric range”: The part of the actual charge depleting range that can be attributed to the use of electric energy from the REESS, i.e. without any energy provided by the non-electric propulsion energy storage system. (3) “zero CO 2 emissions range”: The range that can be attributed to energy provided by propulsion energy storage systems considered with zero CO 2 impact. 3.   Model of the output files PART I Vehicle CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption – Manufacturer's records file The manufacturer's records file shall be produced by the simulation tool and shall at least contain the following information, if applicable for the specific vehicle or manufacturing step: 1. Vehicle, component, separate technical unit and systems data 1.1. Vehicle data 1.1.1. Name and address of manufacturer (s)… 1.1.2. Vehicle model / Commercial Name… 1.1.3. Vehicle identification number (VIN)… 1.1.4. Vehicle category (N2, N3, M3)… 1.1.5. Axle configuration… 1.1.6. Technically Permissible Maximum Laden Mass (t)… 1.1.7. Vehicle group in accordance with Annex I… 1.1.7a. Vehicle (sub-)group for CO 2 standards… 1.1.8. Corrected actual mass (kg)… 1.1.9. Vocational vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.10. Zero emission heavy-duty vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.11. Hybrid electric heavy-duty vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.12. Dual-fuel vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.13. Sleeper cab (yes/no)… 1.1.14. HEV architecture (e.g. P1, P2)… 1.1.15. PEV architecture (e.g. E2, E3)… 1.1.16. Off-vehicle charging capability (yes/no)… 1.1.17. – 1.1.18. Off-vehicle charging maximum power (kW)… 1.1.19. Vehicle technology exempted according to Article 9… 1.1.20. Class of bus (e.g. I, I+II etc.)… 1.1.21. Number passengers upper deck… 1.1.22. Number passengers lower deck… 1.1.23. Code for bodywork (e.g. CA, CB)… 1.1.24. Low Entry (yes/no)… 1.1.25. Height integrated body (mm)… 1.1.26. Vehicle length (mm)… 1.1.27. Vehicle width (mm)… 1.1.28. Door drive technology (pneumatic, electric, mixed)… 1.1.29. Tank system in the case of natural gas (compressed, liquified)… 1.1.30. Sum net power (only for Article 9 exempted) (kW)… 1.2. Main engine specifications 1.2.1. Engine model… 1.2.2. Engine certification number… 1.2.3. Engine rated power (kW)… 1.2.4. Engine idling speed (1/min)… 1.2.5. Engine rated speed (1/min)… 1.2.6. Engine capacity (ltr)… 1.2.7. Fuel type (Diesel CI/CNG PI/LNG PI)… 1.2.8. Hash of the engine input data and input information… 1.2.9. Waste heat recovery system (yes/no)… 1.2.10. Waste heat recovery type(s) (mechanical/electrical)… 1.3. Main transmission specifications 1.3.1. Transmission model… 1.3.2. Transmission certification number… 1.3.3. Main option used for generation of loss maps (Option1/Option2/Option3/Standard values)… 1.3.4. Transmission type (SMT, AMT, APT-S, APT-P, APT-N)… 1.3.5. No. of gears… 1.3.6. Transmission ratio final gear… 1.3.7. Retarder type… 1.3.8. Power take off (yes/no)… 1.3.9. Hash of the transmission input data and input information… 1.4. Retarder specifications 1.4.1. Retarder model… 1.4.2. Retarder certification number… 1.4.3. Certification option used for generation of a loss map (standard values/measurement)… 1.4.4. Hash of the other torque transferring components input data and input information… 1.5. Torque converter specification 1.5.1. Torque converter model… 1.5.2. Torque converter certification number… 1.5.3. Certification option used for generation of a loss map (standard values/measurement)… 1.5.4. Hash of the torque converter input data and input information… 1.6. Angle drive specifications 1.6.1. Angle drive model… 1.6.2. Angle drive certification number… 1.6.3. Certification option used for generation of a loss map (standard values/measurement)… 1.6.4. Angle drive ratio… 1.6.5. Hash of the additional drivetrain components input data and input information… 1.7. Axle specifications 1.7.1. Axle model… 1.7.2. Axle certification number… 1.7.3. Certification option used for generation of a loss map (standard values/measurement)… 1.7.4. Axle type (e.g. single reduction axle)… 1.7.5. Axle ratio… 1.7.6. Hash of the axle input data and input information… 1.8. Aerodynamics 1.8.1. Model… 1.8.2. Certification option used for generation of CdxA (standard values/measurement)… 1.8.3. CdxA Certification number (if applicable)… 1.8.4. CdxA value… 1.8.5. Hash of the air drag input data and input information… 1.9. Main tyre specifications 1.9.1. Tyre dimension axle 1… 1.9.2. Tyre certification number axle 1… 1.9.3. Specific RRC of all tyres on axle 1… 1.9.3a. Hash of the tyre input data and input information axle 1… 1.9.4. Tyre dimension axle 2… 1.9.5. Twin axle (yes/no) axle 2… 1.9.6. Tyre certification number axle 2… 1.9.7. Specific RRC of all tyres on axle 2… 1.9.7a. Hash of the tyre input data and input information axle 2… 1.9.8. Tyre dimension axle 3… 1.9.9. Twin axle (yes/no) axle 3… 1.9.10. Tyre certification number axle 3… 1.9.11. Specific RRC of all tyres on axle 3… 1.9.11a. Hash of the tyre input data and input information axle 3… 1.9.12. Tyre dimension axle 4… 1.9.13. Twin axle (yes/no) axle 4… 1.9.14. Tyre certification number axle 4… 1.9.15. Specific RRC of all tyres on axle 4… 1.9.16. Hash of the tyre input data and input information axle 4… 1.10. Auxiliary specifications 1.10.1. Engine cooling fan technology… 1.10.2. Steering pump technology… 1.10.3. Electric system 1.10.3.1. Alternator technology (conventional, smart, no alternator)… 1.10.3.2. Max alternator power (smart alternator) (kW)… 1.10.3.3. Electric storage capacity (smart alternator) (kWh)… 1.10.3.4. Day running lights LED (yes/no)… 1.10.3.5. Head lights LED (yes/no)… 1.10.3.6. Position lights LED (yes/no)… 1.10.3.7. Brake lights LED (yes/no)… 1.10.3.8. Interior lights LED (yes/no)… 1.10.4. Pneumatic system 1.10.4.1. Technology… 1.10.4.2. Compressor ratio… 1.10.4.3. Smart compression system… 1.10.4.4. Smart regeneration system… 1.10.4.5. Air suspension control… 1.10.4.6. Reagent dosing (exhaust after-treatment)… 1.10.5. HVAC system 1.10.5.1. System configuration number… 1.10.5.2. Heat pump type cooling driver compartment… 1.10.5.3. Heat pump mode heating driver compartment… 1.10.5.4. Heat pump type cooling passenger compartment… 1.10.5.5. Heat pump mode heating passenger compartment… 1.10.5.6. Auxiliary heater power (kW)… 1.10.5.7. Double glasing (yes/no)… 1.10.5.8. Adjustable coolant thermostat (yes/no)… 1.10.5.9. Adjustable auxiliary heater… 1.10.5.10. Engine waste gas heat exchanger (yes/no)… 1.10.5.11. Separate air distribution ducts (yes/no)… 1.10.5.12. Water electric heater 1.10.5.13. Air electric heater 1.10.5.14. Other heating technology 1.11. Engine torque limitations 1.11.1. Engine torque limit at gear 1 (% of max engine torque)… 1.11.2. Engine torque limit at gear 2 (% of max engine torque)… 1.11.3. Engine torque limit at gear 3 (% of max engine torque)… 1.11.4. Engine torque limit at gear … (% of max engine torque) 1.12. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) 1.12.1. Engine stop-start during vehicle stops (yes/no)… 1.12.2. Eco-roll without engine stop-start (yes/no)… 1.12.3. Eco-roll with engine stop-start (yes/no)… 1.12.4. Predictive cruise control (yes/no)… 1.13. Electric machine system(s) specifications 1.13.1 Model… 1.13.2. Certification number 1.13.3 Type (PSM, ESM, IM, SRM)… 1.13.4. Position (GEN 1, 2, 3, 4)… 1.13.5. – 1.13.6. Count at position… 1.13.7. Rated power (kW)… 1.13.8. Maximum continuous power (kW)… 1.13.9. Certification option for generation of electric power consumption map… 1.13.10. Hash of the input data and input information… 1.13.11. ADC model… 1.13.12. ADC certification number… 1.13.13. Certification option used for generation of an ADC loss map (standard values/measurement)… 1.13.14. ADC ratio… 1.13.15. Hash of the additional driveline components’ input data and input information… 1.14. Integrated electric powertrain system (IEPC) specifications 1.14.1 Model… 1.14.2. Certification number… 1.14.3. Rated power (kW)… 1.14.4. Maximum continuous power (kW)… 1.14.5. Number of gears… 1.14.6. Lowest total transmission ratio (highest gear times axle ratio if applicable)… 1.14.7. Differential included (yes/no)… 1.14.8. Certification option for generation of electric power consumption map… 1.14.9. Hash of the input data and input information… 1.15. Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems specifications 1.15.1 Model… 1.15.2. Certification number… 1.15.3. Nominal voltage (V)… 1.15.4. Total storage capacity (kWh)… 1.15.5. Total usable capacity in simulation (kWh)… 1.15.6. Certification option for electric system losses… 1.15.7. Hash of the input data and input information… 1.15.8. StringID (-)… 2. Mission profile and loading dependent values 2.1. Simulation parameters (for each mission profile and loading combination, for OVC-HEVs additionally for charge depleting, charge sustaining mode and weighted) 2.1.1. Mission profile… 2.1.2. Load (as defined in the simulation tool) (kg)… 2.1.2a. Passenger count… 2.1.3. Total vehicle mass in simulation (kg)… 2.1.4. OVC mode (charge depleting, charge sustaining, weighted)… 2.2. Vehicle driving performance and information for simulation quality check 2.2.1. Average speed (km/h)… 2.2.2. Minimum instantaneous speed (km/h)… 2.2.3. Maximum instantaneous speed (km/h)… 2.2.4. Maximum deceleration (m/s 2 )… 2.2.5. Maximum acceleration (m/s 2 )… 2.2.6. Full load percentage of driving time… 2.2.7. Total number of gear shifts… 2.2.8. Total driven distance (km)… 2.3. Fuel and energy consumption (per fuel type and electric energy) and CO 2 results (total) 2.3.1. Fuel consumption (g/km)… 2.3.2. Fuel consumption (g/t-km)… 2.3.3. Fuel consumption (g/p-km)… 2.3.4. Fuel consumption (g/m 3 -km)… 2.3.5. Fuel consumption (l/100km)… 2.3.6. Fuel consumption (l/t-km)… 2.3.7. Fuel consumption (l/p-km)… 2.3.8. Fuel consumption (l/m 3 -km)… 2.3.9. Energy consumption (MJ/km, kWh/km)… 2.3.10. Energy consumption (MJ/t-km, kWh/t-km)… 2.3.11. Energy consumption (MJ/p-km, kWh/p-km)… 2.3.12. Energy consumption (MJ/m 3 -km, kWh/m 3 -km)… 2.3.13. CO 2 (g/km)… 2.3.14. CO 2 (g/t-km)… 2.3.15. CO 2 (g/p-km)… 2.3.16. CO 2 (g/m 3 -km)… 2.4. Electric and zero emission ranges 2.4.1. Actual charge depleting range (km)… 2.4.2. Equivalent all electric range (km)… 2.4.3. Zero CO 2 emission range (km)… 3. Software information 3.1. Simulation tool version (X.X.X)… 3.2. Date and time of the simulation… 3.3. Cryptographic hash simulation tool input information and input data of the primary vehicle (if applicable)… 3.4. Cryptographic hash of the manufacturer’s record file of the primary vehicle (if applicable)… 3.5. Cryptographic hash of the vehicle information file as produced by the simulation tool (if applicable)… 3.6. Cryptographic hash of the simulation tool input information and input data… 3.7. Cryptographic hash of the manufacturer's records file… PART II Vehicle CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption - Customer information file The customer information file shall be produced by the simulation tool and shall at least contain the following information, if applicable for the specific vehicle or certification step: 1. Vehicle, component, separate technical unit and systems data 1.1. Vehicle data 1.1.1. Vehicle identification number (VIN)… 1.1.2. Vehicle category (N 2 , N 3 , M 3 )… 1.1.3. Axle configuration… 1.1.4. Technically Permissible Maximum Laden Mass (t)… 1.1.5. Vehicle group in accordance with Annex I… 1.1.5a. Vehicle (sub-)group for CO 2 standards… 1.1.6. Name and address(es) of manufacturer(s)… 1.1.7. Model… 1.1.8. Corrected actual mass (kg)… 1.1.9. Vocational vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.10. Zero emission heavy-duty vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.11 Hybrid electric heavy-duty vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.12 Dual-fuel vehicle (yes/no)… 1.1.12a. Waste Heat recovery (yes/no)… 1.1.13. Sleeper cab (yes/no)… 1.1.14. HEV architecture (e.g. P1, P2)… 1.1.15. PEV architecture (e.g. E2, E3)… 1.1.16. Off-vehicle charging capability (yes/no)… 1.1.17. – 1.1.18. Off-vehicle charging maximum power (kW)… 1.1.19. Vehicle technology exempted from Article 9… 1.1.20. Class of bus (e.g. I, I+II etc.)… 1.1.21. Total number of registered passengers… 1.2. Component, separate technical unit and systems data 1.2.1. Engine rated power (kW)… 1.2.2. Engine capacity (ltr)… 1.2.3. Fuel type (Diesel CI/CNG PI/LNG PI)… 1.2.4. Transmission values (measured/standard)… 1.2.5. Transmission type (SMT, AMT, APT, none)… 1.2.6. No. of gears… 1.2.7. Retarder (yes/no)… 1.2.8. Axle ratio… 1.2.9. Average rolling resistance coefficient (RRC) of all tyres of the motor vehicle:… 1.2.10a. Tyre dimension for each axle of the motor vehicle… 1.2.10b. Fuel efficiency class(es) of the tyres in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/740 for each axle of the motor vehicle… 1.2.10c. Tyre certification number for each axle of the motor vehicle… 1.2.11. Engine stop-start during vehicle stops (yes/no)… 1.2.12. Eco-roll without engine stop-start (yes/no)… 1.2.13. Eco-roll with engine stop-start (yes/no)… 1.2.14. Predictive cruise control (yes/no)… 1.2.15 Electric machine system(s) total rated propulsion power (kW)… 1.2.16 Electric machine system total maximum continuous propulsion power (kW)… 1.2.17 REESS total storage capacity (kWh)… 1.2.18 REESS useable storage capacity in simulation (kWh)… 1.3. Auxiliary configuration 1.3.1. Steering pump technology… 1.3.2. Electric system 1.3.2.1 Alternator technology (conventional, smart, no alternator)… 1.3.2.2 Max alternator power (smart alternator) (kW)… 1.3.2.3 Electric storage capacity (smart alternator) (kWh)… 1.3.3. Pneumatic system 1.3.3.1 Smart compression system… 1.3.3.2 Smart regeneration system… 1.3.4. HVAC system 1.3.4.1 System configuration… 1.3.4.2 Auxiliary heater power (kW)… 1.3.4.3 Double glazing (yes/no)… 2. CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption of the vehicle (for each mission profile and loading combination, for OVC-HEVs additionally for charge depleting, charge sustaining mode and weighted) 2.1. Simulation parameters 2.1.1 Mission profile… 2.1.2 Payload (kg)… 2.1.3 Passenger information 2.1.3.1 Number of passengers in simulation… (-) 2.1.3.2 Mass of passengers in simulation… (kg) 2.1.4 Total vehicle mass in simulation (kg)… 2.1.5. OVC mode (charge depleting, charge sustaining, weighted)… 2.2. Average speed (km/h)… 2.3. Fuel and energy consumption results (per fuel type and electric energy) 2.3.1. Fuel consumption (g/km)… 2.3.2. Fuel consumption (g/t-km)… 2.3.3. Fuel consumption (g/p-km)… 2.3.4. Fuel consumption (g/m 3 -km)… 2.3.5. Fuel consumption (l/100km)… 2.3.6. Fuel consumption (l/t-km)… 2.3.7. Fuel consumption (l/p-km)… 2.3.8. Fuel consumption (l/m 3 -km)… 2.3.9. Energy consumption (MJ/km, kWh/km)… 2.3.10. Energy consumption (MJ/t-km, kWh/t-km)… 2.3.11. Energy consumption (MJ/p-km, kWh/p-km)… 2.3.12. Energy consumption (MJ/m 3 -km, kWh/m 3 -km)… 2.4. CO 2 results (for each mission profile and loading combination) 2.4.1. CO 2 (g/km)… 2.4.2. CO 2 (g/t-km)… 2.4.3. CO 2 (g/p-km)… 2.4.5. CO 2 (g/m 3 -km)… 2.5. Electric Ranges 2.5.1. Actual charge depleting range (km)… 2.5.2. Equivalent all electric range (km)… 2.5.3. Zero CO 2 emission range (km)… 2.6. Weighted results 2.6.1. Specific CO 2 emissions (gCO 2 /t-km)… 2.6.2. Specific electric energy consumption (kWh/t-km)… 2.6.3. Average payload value (t)… 2.6.4. Specific CO 2 emissions (gCO 2 /p-km)… 2.6.5. Specific electric energy consumption (kWh/p-km)… 2.6.6. Average passenger count (p)… 2.6.7. Actual charge depleting range (km)… 2.6.8. Equivalent all electric range (km)… 2.6.9. Zero CO 2 emission range (km)… 3. Software information 3.1. Simulation tool version… 3.2. Date and time of the simulation… 3.3. Cryptographic hash of the simulation tool input information and input data of the primary vehicle (if applicable)… 3.4. Cryptographic hash of the manufacturer’s records file of the primary vehicle (if applicable)… 3.5. Cryptographic hash of the vehicle simulation tool input information and input data… 3.6. Cryptographic hash of the manufacturer's records file… 3.7. Cryptographic hash of the customer information file… PART III Vehicle CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption – Vehicle information file for heavy buses The vehicle information file shall be produced in the case of heavy buses to transfer the relevant input data, input information and simulation results to subsequent certification steps following the method as described in point 2 of Annex I. The vehicle information file shall at least contain the following content: 1. In the case of a primary vehicle: 1.1. Input data and input information as set out in Annex III for the primary vehicle except: engine fuel map; engine correction factors WHTC_Urban, WHTC_Rural, WHTC_Motorway, BFColdHot, CFRegPer; torque converter characteristics; loss maps for transmission, retarder, angle drive and axle; electric power consumption map(s) for electric motor systems and IEPC; electric loss parameters for REESS 1.2. For each mission profile and loading condition: 1.2.1. Total vehicle mass in simulation (kg)… 1.2.2. Number of passengers in simulation (-)… 1.2.3. Energy consumption (MJ/km)… 1.3. Software information 1.3.1. Simulation tool version… 1.3.2. Date and time of the simulation… 1.4. Cryptographic hashes 1.4.1. Cryptographic hash of the manufacturers records file of the primary vehicle… 1.4.2. Cryptographic hash of the vehicle information file… 2. For each interim, complete or completed vehicle 2.1. Input data and input information as set out for the complete or completed vehicle in Annex III and which was provided by the particular manufacturer 2.2. Software information 2.2.1. Simulation tool version… 2.2.2. Date and time of the simulation… 2.3. Cryptographic hashes 2.3.1. Cryptographic hash of the vehicle information file…’

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