Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2018/858
Article 2
Regulation (EU) 2018/858 is amended as follows: (1) Article 3 is amended as follows: (a) point (33) is replaced by the following: ‘(33) “semi-trailer” means a trailer in which the axle, or axles are positioned behind the centre of gravity of the vehicle (when uniformly loaded), and which is equipped with a connecting device permitting horizontal and vertical forces to be transmitted to the towing vehicle;’ ; (b) the following point is added: ‘(59) “e-trailer” means any kind of trailer that is able to contribute to the propulsion of the vehicle combination by using its own electric powertrain and which is not able to be used on public roads without being actively towed by a motor vehicle.’ ; (2) in Annex I, Part B, point 6.1.1(d), the following sub-point is added: ‘(iii) the design and construction of the essential constituent elements forming the propulsion and energy storage system in the case of e-trailers;’.