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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1362 of 1 August 2022 implementing Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the performance of heavy-duty trailers with regard to their influence on the CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, energy consumption and zero emission driving range of motor vehicles and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 (Text with EEA relevance)Text with EEA relevance
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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/1362 of 1 August 2022 implementing Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the performance of heavy-duty trailers with regard to their influence on the CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, energy consumption and zero emission driving range of motor vehicles and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 (OJ L 205 5.8.2022, p. 145) |
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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/1362
of 1 August 2022
implementing Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the performance of heavy-duty trailers with regard to their influence on the CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, energy consumption and zero emission driving range of motor vehicles and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683
(Text with EEA relevance)
CHAPTER I
SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1
Scope
This Regulation applies to vehicles of categories O3 and O4, other than:
vehicles with a bodywork other than a box shaped bodywork as defined in Article 2, point (2);
vehicles with a technically permissible maximum mass lower than 8 000 kg;
vehicles with more than three axles;
link drawbar trailers and link semi-trailers;
converter dollies;
vehicles exceeding the maximum authorised dimensions laid down in Annex XIII, section E to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 ( 1 );
vehicles with driven axles.
Article 2
Definitions
The following definitions shall apply:
‘simulation tool’ means an electronic tool, developed by the Commission, which is used to assess the performance of vehicles of categories O3 and O4 with regard to their influence on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of motor vehicles;
‘box shaped bodywork’ means an enclosed superstructure integral to the frame of the vehicle, which covers the goods being transported, and for which the attributed digits used to supplement the codes of bodywork are 03, 04, 05, 06 or 32, in accordance with Annex III, Table 3;
‘hashing tool’ means an electronic tool, developed by the Commission, which provides an unequivocal association between the certified component, separate technical unit or system and its certification document, or between a vehicle and its manufacturer's records file and its customer information file;
‘manufacturer’ means the person or body that is responsible to the approval authority for all aspects of the certification process and for ensuring conformity of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of components, separate technical units and systems, irrespective of whether that person or body is directly involved in all stages of the construction of the component, separate technical unit or system which is the subject of the certification;
‘vehicle manufacturer’ means a body or person responsible for issuing the manufacturer’s records file and the customer information file pursuant to Article 8;
‘CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties’ means characteristics specific to a component, separate technical unit and system which determine the impact of the part on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of a vehicle;
‘aerodynamic device’ means a device, equipment, or a combination thereof in a specific configuration designed to reduce the aerodynamic drag of vehicle combinations consisting of at least a motor vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer;
‘generic geometry’ means a three dimensional model developed by the Commission for computational fluid dynamics simulations;
‘manufacturer’s records file’ means a file produced by the simulation tool which contains manufacturer related information, a documentation of the input data and input information to the simulation tool, and the performance of the vehicle with regard to its influence on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of motor vehicles, and which takes the form of the template laid down in Annex IV, Part I;
‘customer information file’ means a file produced by the simulation tool which contains a set of vehicle related information and the performance of the vehicle with regard to its influence on CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, of motor vehicles, and which takes the form of the template laid down in Annex IV, Part II;
‘input data’ means information on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of a component, separate technical unit or system which is used by the simulation tool to determine the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of a vehicle;
‘input information’ means information about the characteristics of a vehicle which is used by the simulation tool to determine the influence on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of that vehicle and which is not part of input data;
‘authorised entity’ means a national authority authorised by a Member State to request relevant information from the manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of a specific component, specific separate technical unit or specific system and CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new vehicles respectively.
CHAPTER II
VEHICLE GROUPS, ELECTRONIC TOOLS AND VEHICLE GENERIC GEOMETRIES
Article 3
Vehicle groups
Vehicle manufactures shall classify their vehicles in vehicle groups in accordance with Annex I, Point 2.
Article 4
Electronic tools
Vehicle manufacturers shall use the following electronic tools provided by the Commission free of charge in the form of downloadable and executable software:
the simulation tool;
the hashing tool.
The Commission shall maintain the electronic tools and provide modifications and updates to those tools.
CHAPTER III
LICENCE TO OPERATE THE SIMULATION TOOL FOR THE PURPOSES OF TYPE-APPROVAL
Article 5
Application for a licence to operate the simulation tool to assess the performance of new vehicles with regard to their influence on CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
The application for a licence to operate the simulation tool shall be accompanied by all of the following:
a detailed description of the processes referred to in Annex II, Point 1;
the assessment referred to in Annex II, Point 2.
Article 6
Administrative provisions for the granting of the licence to operate the simulation tool
Article 7
Subsequent changes to the processes set up for assessing the performance of new vehicles with regard to their influence on CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
CHAPTER IV
OPERATION OF THE SIMULATION TOOL
Article 8
Obligation to assess the performance of new vehicles with regard to their influence on CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
With the exception of the cases referred to in Article 21(2), second subparagraph, and in Article 23(3), any changes to the manufacturer's records file shall be prohibited.
Each customer information file shall contain an imprint of the cryptographic hash of the manufacturer's records file.
Article 9
Modifications of, updates to and malfunctionings of the simulation and hashing tool
Article 10
Accessibility of the simulation tool inputs and output information
CHAPTER V
CO2 EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION RELATED PROPERTIES OF AERODYNAMIC DEVICES AND TYRES
Article 11
Components, separate technical units and systems relevant for assessing the performance of new vehicles with regard to their influence on CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
The input data for the simulation tool shall contain data about the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of the following components, separate technical units and systems:
aerodynamic devices;
tyres.
Article 12
Standard values
The standard values for aerodynamic devices shall be determined and allocated automatically by the simulation tool by using the parameters laid down in Annex V, Appendix 6.
Article 13
Certified values
The certified values for aerodynamic devices shall be determined in accordance with Annex V, Point 3.
Article 14
Vehicle generic geometries
For the determination of the aerodynamic device data specified in Annex V, manufacturers of aerodynamic devices shall use the following generic geometries:
a 4x2 tractor generic geometry;
a 4x2 tractor generic geometry for volume oriented semi-trailers;
a 4x2 rigid lorry generic geometry;
a 6x2 rigid lorry generic geometry;
a semi-trailer generic geometry;
a volume oriented semi-trailer generic geometry;
a drawbar trailer generic geometry;
a volume oriented drawbar trailer generic geometry;
a centre-axle trailer generic geometry;
a volume oriented centre-axle trailer generic geometry;
a rear flap generic geometry;
semi-trailer side covers generic geometry.
Article 15
Family concept for aerodynamic devices using certified values
The CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of the aerodynamic device referred to in the first subparagraph shall be determined in accordance with Annex V, Point 3.
Article 16
Application for a certification of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of aerodynamic devices and their families
The application for certification referred to in paragraph 1 shall take the form of the template set out in Annex V, Appendix 2.
That application shall be accompanied by all of the following:
an explanation of the elements of design of the aerodynamic device which have a non-negligible effect on the CO2 emissions, fuel and energy consumption related properties of the aerodynamic device;
the validation report as specified in Annex V, Point 3;
the technical report including the computer simulation results as specified in Annex V, Point 3;
a documentation package for the correct installation of the aerodynamic device;
a statement of compliance issued pursuant to Annex IV, Point 2 to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
Article 17
Certification of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of aerodynamic devices
Approval authorities shall not assign the same certification number to another family of aerodynamic devices. The certification number shall be the identifier of the technical report.
Article 18
Extension to include an aerodynamic device into a family of aerodynamic devices
Manufacturers of the aerodynamic devices concerned shall modify the information document referred to in Article 16(2) accordingly and provide that document to the approval authority.
Article 19
Changes relevant for the certification of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of aerodynamic devices
Where manufacturers of aerodynamic devices do not apply for a new certification or a revision within that deadline, or where the application is rejected, the approval authorities shall withdraw the certificate.
CHAPTER VI
CONFORMITY OF SIMULATION TOOL OPERATION, INPUT INFORMATION AND INPUT DATA
Article 20
Responsibilities of the vehicle manufacturer, the approval authority and the Commission with regard to the conformity of simulation tool operation
Approval authorities may carry out the assessment more than once per year, but not more than four times a year, where they consider such assessments justified.
Article 21
Remedial measures for the conformity of simulation tool operation
Approval authorities may require vehicle manufacturers to issue a new manufacturer's records file, customer information file, individual approval certificate and certificate of conformity on the basis of a new assessment of the performance of the vehicle with regard to its influence on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption reflecting the changes implemented in accordance with the approved plan of remedial measures referred to in paragraph 1.
Article 22
Responsibilities of the manufacturer and of the approval authority with regard to the conformity of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of the aerodynamic devices
Manufacturers of aerodynamic devices shall take the necessary measures in accordance with Annex IV, Point 3 to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 to ensure that the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of the aerodynamic devices referred to in Article 11(1), point (a), which have been the subject of certification in accordance with Article 17, do not deviate from the certified values.
Article 23
Remedial measures for the conformity of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of aerodynamic devices
Approval authorities may require vehicle manufacturers who installed the aerodynamic devices concerned in their vehicles to issue a new manufacturer's records file, customers information file, individual vehicle approval certificate and certificate of conformity on the basis of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of those aerodynamic devices obtained by means of the measures referred to in Article 22.
CHAPTER VII
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 24
Transitional provisions
Without prejudice to Article 9(3), where the obligations referred to in Article 8 have not been complied with, Member States shall prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of vehicles that belong to vehicle groups for which the first two digits are 11, 12, 13, 42, 43, 61, 62 and 63 as from 1 July 2024.
Article 25
Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683
Annexes I, II, III and VIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 are amended in accordance with Annex VI to this Regulation.
Article 26
Entry into force and application
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 8(4) shall, however, apply from 1 January 2024.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
ANNEX I
CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES IN VEHICLE GROUPS
1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions apply:
‘soft shell box body’ means a box shaped bodywork where at least the two sides of the body are covered by tarpaulin entirely or between the upper edge of the hinged side panels and the roof of the superstructure, and for which the digits used to supplement the codes of bodywork are 32, or 06.
‘hard shell box body’ means a box shaped bodywork for which the digits used to supplement the codes of bodywork are 03 or 05.
‘refrigerated box body’ means a box shaped bodywork for which the digits used to supplement the codes of bodywork are 04.
‘internal height of the body’ means the internal height of the body dimension without taking into account internal projections (including wheel boxes, ribs and hooks) as defined in point 6.15 of Standard ISO 612:1978. If the roof is curved, the dimension shall be measured between the horizontal planes tangential to the apices of the curved surface, the dimension being measured inside the body.
‘internal length of the body’ means the internal length of the body dimension without taking into account internal projections (including wheelboxes, ribs and hooks) as defined in point 6.15 of Standard ISO 612:1978. If the front or rear wall is curved, the dimension shall be measured between the vertical planes tangential to the apices of the curved surface(s), the dimension being measured inside the body.
‘volume orientation’ means that the trailer is primarily designed for the transport of voluminous goods and has an internal height of not less than 2,9 meters:
in the case of semi-trailers, measured from the landing gear to the end of the loading area;
in the case of drawbar trailers, and centre-axle trailers, measured along the entire length of the loading area.
2. Classification of vehicles in vehicle groups
Table 1
Vehicle groups for semi-trailers
Description of elements relevant to the classification |
Vehicle group |
Allocation of mission profile and vehicle configuration |
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Number of axles |
Bodywork type |
TPMLM (*2) axle assembly [t] |
Volume orientation |
Long haul |
Long haul (EMS (*1)) |
Regional delivery |
Regional delivery (EMS (*1)) |
Urban delivery |
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DA semi-trailers |
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1 |
soft shell box body |
≥ 8,0 t |
No |
111 |
5RD |
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5RD |
|
5RD |
Yes |
111V |
5RD |
|
5RD |
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5RD |
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hard shell box body |
≥ 8,0 t |
No |
112 |
5RD |
|
5RD |
|
5RD |
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Yes |
112V |
5RD |
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5RD |
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5RD |
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refrigerated box body |
≥ 8,0 t |
No |
113 |
5RD |
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5RD |
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5RD |
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2 |
soft shell box body |
≥ 8,0 t and ≤ 18 t |
No |
121 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
Yes |
121V |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
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> 18 t |
No |
122 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
||
Yes |
122V |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|||
hard shell box body |
≥ 8,0 t and ≤ 18 t |
No |
123 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
Yes |
123V |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|||
> 18 t |
No |
124 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
||
Yes |
124V |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|||
refrigerated box body |
≥ 8,0 t and ≤ 18 t |
No |
125 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
> 18 t |
No |
126 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
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3 |
soft shell box body |
≥ 8,0 t |
No |
131 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
Yes |
131V |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
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hard shell box body |
≥ 8,0 t |
No |
132 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
Yes |
132V |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|||
refrigerated box body |
≥ 8,0 t |
No |
133 |
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
5LH |
|
4 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
(141) |
|
||||
--- |
Yes |
(141V) |
|
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hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
(142) |
|
|||||
--- |
Yes |
(142V) |
|
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refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
(143) |
|
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(*1)
EMS – European Modular System
(*2)
TPMLM – Technically permissible maximum laden mass RD = Regional delivery LH = Long haul |
Table 2
Vehicle groups for link semi-trailers
Description of elements relevant to the classification in vehicle groups |
Vehicle group |
Allocation of mission profile and vehicle configuration |
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Number of axles |
Bodywork type |
TPMLM (*2) axle assembly [t] |
Volume orientation |
Long haul |
Long haul (EMS (*1)) |
Regional delivery |
Regional delivery (EMS (*1)) |
Urban delivery |
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Link semi-trailers |
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2 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
(221) |
|
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hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
(222) |
|
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refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
(223) |
|
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3 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
(231) |
|
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hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
(232) |
|
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refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
(233) |
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(*1)
EMS – European Modular System
(*2)
TPMLM – Technically permissible maximum laden mass |
Table 3
Vehicle groups for converter dollies
Description of elements relevant to the classification in vehicle groups |
Vehicle group |
Allocation of mission profile and vehicle configuration |
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Number of axles |
Bodywork type |
TPMLM (*2) axle assembly [t] |
Volume orientation |
Long haul |
TPMLM (*2) axle assembly [t] |
Regional delivery |
Regional delivery (EMS (*1)) |
Urban delivery |
|
SJ converter dollies |
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2 |
converter dolly |
--- |
No |
(321) |
|
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Yes |
(321V) |
|
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(*1)
EMS – European Modular System
(*2)
TPMLM – Technically permissible maximum laden mass |
Table 4
Vehicle groups for drawbar trailers
Description of elements relevant to the classification in vehicle groups |
Vehicle group |
Allocation of mission profile and vehicle configuration |
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Number of axles |
Bodywork type |
TPMLM (*2) axle assembly [t] |
Volume orientation |
Long haul |
Long haul (EMS (*1)) |
Regional delivery |
Regional delivery (EMS (*1)) |
Urban delivery |
|
DB drawbar trailers |
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2 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
421 |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
Yes |
421V |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
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hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
422 |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
|
Yes |
422V |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
||
refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
423 |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
3 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
431 |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
Yes |
431V |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
|||
hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
432 |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
|
Yes |
432V |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
||
refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
433 |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
(441) |
|
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Yes |
(441V) |
|
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hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
(442) |
|
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|
Yes |
(442V) |
|
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refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
(443) |
|
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(*1)
EMS – European Modular System
(*2)
TPMLM – Technically permissible maximum laden mass LH = Long haul |
Table 5
Vehicle groups for link trailers
Description of elements relevant to the classification in vehicle groups |
Vehicle group |
Allocation of mission profile and vehicle configuration |
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Number of axles |
Bodywork type |
TPMLM (*2) axle assembly [t] |
Volume orientation |
Long haul |
Long haul (EMS (*1)) |
Regional delivery |
Regional delivery (EMS (*1)) |
Urban delivery |
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Link drawbar trailer |
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4 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
(541) |
|
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hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
(542) |
|
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refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
(543) |
|
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(*1)
EMS – European Modular System
(*2)
TPMLM – Technically permissible maximum laden mass |
Table 6
Vehicle groups for centre-axle trailers
Description of elements relevant to the classification in vehicle groups |
Vehicle group |
Allocation of mission profile and vehicle configuration |
|||||||
Number of axles |
Bodywork type |
TPMLM (*2) axle assembly [t] |
Volume orientation |
Long haul |
Long haul (EMS (*1)) |
Regional delivery |
Regional delivery (EMS (*1)) |
Urban delivery |
|
DC centre-axle trailers |
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1 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
611 |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
--- |
Yes |
611V |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
||
hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
612 |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
--- |
Yes |
612V |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
||
2 |
soft shell box body |
≤ 13,5 t |
No |
621 |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
Yes |
621V |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
|||
> 13,5 t |
No |
622 |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
||
Yes |
622V |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
|||
hard shell box body |
≤ 13,5 t |
No |
623 |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
Yes |
623V |
2RD |
|
2RD |
|
2RD |
|||
> 13,5 t |
No |
624 |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
||
Yes |
624V |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
|||
refrigerated box body |
> 13,5 t |
No |
625 |
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
9LH |
|
3 |
soft shell box body |
--- |
No |
631 |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
--- |
Yes |
631V |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
||
hard shell box body |
--- |
No |
632 |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
--- |
Yes |
632V |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
||
refrigerated box body |
--- |
No |
633 |
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
4LH |
|
(*1)
EMS – European Modular System
(*2)
TPMLM – Technically permissible maximum laden mass RD = Regional delivery LH = Long haul |
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 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties of component families, separate technical unit families and system families. The data management system shall:
ensure the application of correct input information and input data to specific vehicle configurations;
ensure the correct calculation and application of standard values;
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;
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 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption related properties;
ensure the correct management of the changes of specification and updates of components, separate technical units and systems;
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:
ensure the correct application of cryptographic hashes;
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:
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;
that the processes used during the demonstration are applied in the same manner in all the production facilities of the vehicle manufacturer;
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 CO2 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 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of at least one vehicle for which the licence has been applied for.
Appendix 1
TEMPLATE OF AN INFORMATION DOCUMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SIMULATION TOOL TO ASSESS THE INFLUENCE OF NEW VEHICLES ON THE CO2 EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
SECTION I
1. Name and address of the vehicle manufacturer:
2. Assembly plants for which the processes referred to in point 1 of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2022/1362 have been set up for the operation of the simulation tool:
3. Vehicle groups covered:
4. Name and address of the vehicle manufacturer's representative (if any)
SECTION II
1. Additional information
1.1. Data and process flow handling description
1.2. Description of quality management process
1.3. Additional quality management certificates (if any)
1.4. Description of simulation tool data sourcing, handling and storage
1.5. Additional documents (if any)
2. Date: …
3. Signature: …
Appendix 2
TEMPLATE OF A LICENCE TO OPERATE THE SIMULATION TOOL TO ASSESS THE INFLUENCE OF NEW VEHICLES ON THE CO2 EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
LICENCE TO OPERATE THE SIMULATION TOOL TO ASSESS THE INFLUENCE OF NEW VEHICLES ON THE CO2 EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
Communication concerning: — granting (1) — extension (1) — refusal (1) — withdrawal (2) |
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of the licence to operate the simulation tool with regard to Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 as implemented by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1362.
Licence number:
Reason for extension:...
SECTION I
0.1 Name and address of the manufacturer:
0.2 Assembly plants for which the processes referred to in Annex II, point 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1362 have been set up for the operation of the simulation tool
0.3 Vehicle groups covered:
SECTION II
1. Additional information
1.1. Assessment report performed by an approval authority
1.2. Data and process flow handling description
1.3. Description of quality management process
1.4. Additional quality management certificates (if any)
1.5. Description of simulation tool data sourcing, handling and storage
1.6. Additional documents (if any)
2. Approval authority responsible for the assessment
3. Date of the assessment report
4. Number of the assessment report
5. Remarks (if any):
6. Place
7. Date
8. Signature
ANNEX III
INPUT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE
1. Introduction
This Annex III describes the list of parameters to be provided by the vehicle manufacturer as input to the simulation tool. The applicable XML schema as well as example data are available at the dedicated electronic distribution platform.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions apply:
‘parameter ID’ means the unique identifier used in the simulation tool for a specific input parameter or set of input data;
‘type’: Data type of the parameter
string … |
sequence of characters in ISO8859-1 encoding |
token … |
sequence of characters in ISO8859-1 encoding, no leading/trailing whitespace |
date… |
date and time in UTC time in the format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ |
integer… |
value with an integral data type, no leading zeros |
double, X … |
fractional number with exactly X digits after the decimal sign (‘.’) and no leading zeros |
boolean … |
accepted values ‘true’, ‘false’, and also ‘1’ (for true) and ‘0’ (for false) |
‘unit’… |
means the physical unit of the parameter; |
‘trailer coupling point high’ means the clevis type drawbar coupling, with a jaw and an automatic closing and locking pin on the towing vehicle for connecting to the trailer by means of a drawbar eye, with higher clearance from the centre of coupling point to the ground, commonly intended for towing trailers type DB and DC;
‘trailer coupling point low’ means the clevis type drawbar coupling, with a jaw and an automatic closing and locking pin on the towing vehicle for connecting to the trailer by means of a drawbar eye, with lower clearance from the centre of coupling point to the ground, commonly intended for towing trailers type DC;
‘maximum external dimensions of body’:
‘external length of the body’ means the external length of the body dimension without taking into account external body projections (aerodynamic devices and equipment).
‘external width of the body’ means the external width of the body dimension without taking into account external body projections (aerodynamic devices and equipment).
‘external height of the body’ means the external height of the body dimension without taking into account external body projections (aerodynamic devices and equipment).
‘total height of the trailer’ (unladen) means the distance between the supporting surface and a horizontal plane touching the topmost part of a vehicle, as defined in point 6.3 of Standard ISO 612:1978.
‘cargo volume’ means the internal volume of the body which is available to be filled with load;
‘axle-lift device’ means a mechanism as defined in Annex XIII, Part 2, Section A, point 1.33 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535;
‘lift axle or retractable axle’ means an axle as defined in Annex XIII, Part 2, Section A, point 1.34 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535;
‘steering axle’ means, for trailers, either of the following:
an axle equipped with a system designed to create a change of steering angle on wheels when acted upon by forces or moments applied through the tyre to road contact;
an axle equipped with a system in which the steering forces to change steered wheels direction are produced by a change in direction of the towing vehicle and in which the movement of the steered trailer wheels is linked to the relative angle between the longitudinal axis of the towing vehicle and that of the trailer;
an axle equipped with a system which produces the steering forces as decoupled system by an algorithm or manually;
‘drop side tarpaulin body’ means a bodywork with hinged tail and side panels and a tarpaulin body with a total body height comparable to that of curtain-sided bodywork.
The devices and equipment referred in Annex XIII, Part 2, Section F to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 shall not be taken into account for the determination of the length, width, height of the vehicle and maximum external dimensions of the body.
3. Set of input parameters
In Tables 1 and 2, the set of input parameters regarding the characteristics of the vehicle are specified.
Table 1
Input parameters ‘Vehicle/General’
Parameter name |
Parameter ID |
Type |
Unit |
Description/Reference |
Manufacturer |
T001 |
token |
[-] |
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Manufacturer Address |
T002 |
token |
[-] |
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Model / Commercial name |
T003 |
token |
[-] |
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VIN |
T004 |
token |
[-] |
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Date |
T005 |
dateTime |
[-] |
Date and time when input information and input data is created |
Legislative category |
T006 |
string |
[-] |
Allowed values: 'O3', 'O4' |
Number of axles |
T007 |
integer |
[-] |
Allowed values: 1, 2, 3 |
Trailer type |
T008 |
string |
[-] |
Allowed values: 'DA', 'DB', 'DC' |
Bodywork type |
T009 |
string |
[-] |
Allowed values: 'dry box', 'refrigerated', 'conditioned', 'curtain-sided', 'drop-side with tarpaulin body' |
Volume orientation |
T010 |
boolean |
[-] |
In accordance with Point 7 of Annex I, .to this Regulation. |
Corrected mass in running order |
T011 |
integer |
[kg] |
In accordance with Point 1.3.(b), Section A, Part 2, of Annex XIII, , to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535. In case of vehicles with 04 bodywork without an equipment to maintain the interior temperature, a generic mass of X[kg]=(850 kg/85m3)×cargo volume[m3] shall be added. |
TPMLM trailer |
T012 |
integer |
[kg] |
In accordance with Point 1.6., Section A, Part 2, of Annex XIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 |
TPMLM axle assembly |
T013 |
Integer |
[kg] |
In accordance with Point 1.13., Section A, Part 2, of Annex XIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 In case of trailer type ‘DB’, no input shall be provided. |
External length of the body |
T014 |
double, 3 |
[m] |
In accordance with Point 2(6)(a) of Annex III to this Regulation. |
External width of the body |
T015 |
double, 3 |
[m] |
In accordance with Point 2(6)(b) of Annex III to this Regulation. |
External height of the body |
T016 |
double, 3 |
[m] |
In accordance with Point 2(6)(c) of Annex III to this Regulation. |
Total height of the trailer |
T017 |
double, 3 |
[m] |
In accordance with Point 2(7) of Annex III to this Regulation. |
Length from trailer front end to centre of first axle |
T018 |
double, 3 |
[m] |
Distance between front end of the trailer to centre of first axle. In case of 3-axle DB trailer: distance from the front end of the trailer to the centre of the last axle from the first set of axles. |
Length between centres of axles |
T019 |
double, 3 |
[m] |
Distance between centre of first and last axle. In case of 3-axle DB trailer: distance from the centre of the last axle of the first set of axles to the first axle of the last set of axles. |
Trailer Coupling Point |
T020 |
string |
[-] |
Allowed values 'high', 'low'. In accordance with Points 2(4) and 2(5) of Annex III to this Regulation, Input only relevant for trailer type DC. |
Cargo volume |
T021 |
double, 3 |
[m3] |
In accordance with Point 2(8) of Annex III to this Regulation |
Standard aerodynamic devices |
T022 |
string |
[-] |
Allowed values: 'side cover short', 'side cover long', 'rear flap short', 'rear flap long'. Multiple entries allowed. Inputs to be declared in accordance with Appendix 5 to Annex V; The input of standard aerodynamic devices shall not be combined with input for certified aerodynamic devices. |
Certification number aerodynamic device |
T023 |
token |
[-] |
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Table 2
Input parameters ‘Vehicle/Axle configuration’ per axle
Parameter name |
Parameter ID |
Type |
Unit |
Description/Reference |
Certification number tyres |
T024 |
token |
[-] |
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Twin tyres |
T025 |
boolean |
[-] |
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Steered |
T026 |
boolean |
[-] |
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Liftable |
T027 |
boolean |
[-] |
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4. Bodywork types
The vehicle manufacturer shall declare the bodywork type in the input to the simulation tool in accordance with Table 3.
Table 3
Bodywork types
Bodywork type to be declared as input |
Bodywork code in accordance with Appendix 2 to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 |
'dry box' |
'03' |
'refrigerated' |
'04' |
'conditioned' |
'05' |
'curtain-sided' |
'06' |
'drop-side tarpaulin body' |
'32' with a tarpaulin body height as defined in Annex III, point 2(12). |
Appendix 1
TEMPLATE OF AN INPUT DATA AND INPUT INFORMATION DOCUMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THEIR INFLUENCE ON CO2 EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
1. Main vehicle data
1.1. Name of the vehicle manufacturer …
1.2. Address of the vehicle manufacturer …
1.3. Model / Commercial name ...
1.4. Vehicle identification number (VIN) …
1.5. Legislative category (O3, O4) …
1.6. Number of axles …
1.7. Trailer type (DA; DB, DC) …
1.8. Bodywork code (03,04,05,06,32) ...
1.9. Trailer coupling point – only for DC (high, low) ...
1.10. Volume orientation (yes/no)
1.11. Corrected mass in running order (kg)...
1.12. Technical Permissible Maximum Laden Mass of trailer (kg)...
1.13. Technical Permissible Maximum Laden Mass of axle assembly (kg)...
2. Vehicle dimensions
2.1. External length of the body (m)...
2.2. External width of the body (m)...
2.3. External height of the body (m)...
2.4. Total height of the trailer (m)...
2.5. Cargo volume (m3)...
2.6. Length from trailer front end to centre of first axle (m)...
2.7. Length between centres of axles (m)...
2.8. Trailer coupling point (high/low)
3. Aerodynamic device
3.1. Certification number of the certified aerodynamic device ...
3.2. Elements of the standard aerodynamic device (none, short side covers ...) …
4. Axle and tyre features
4.1. Axle 1
4.1.1. Tyre certification number ...
4.1.2. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
4.1.3. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
4.1.4. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
4.2. Axle 2
4.2.1. Tyre certification number ...
4.2.2. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
4.2.3. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
4.2.4. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
4.3. Axle 3
4.3.1. Tyre certification number ...
4.3.2. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
4.3.3. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
4.3.4. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
ANNEX IV
TEMPLATE OF THE MANUFACTURER'S RECORDS FILE AND OF THE CUSTOMER INFORMATION FILE
PART I
Manufacturer's records file
The manufacturer's records file will be produced by the simulation tool and shall contain the following information:
1. Vehicle, component, separate technical unit and systems data
1.1. Main vehicle data
1.1.1. Name and address of the manufacturer ...
1.1.2. Model / Commercial name ...
1.1.3. Vehicle identification number (VIN)...
1.1.4. Legislative category (O3, O4)...
1.1.5. Number of axles...
1.1.6. Trailer type (DA; DB, DC) ....
1.1.7. Bodywork type (e.g. dry box, refrigerated) ...
1.1.8. Trailer coupling point – only for DC (high, low) ...
1.1.9. Volume orientation (yes/no)
1.1.10. Corrected mass in running order (kg)...
1.1.11. Technical Permissible Maximum Laden Mass of trailer (kg)...
1.1.12. Technical Permissible Maximum Laden Mass of axle assembly (kg)...
1.1.13. Vehicle group in accordance with Table 1 of Annex I ...
1.1.14. Vehicle group in accordance with the documentation of the simulation tool…
1.2. Vehicle dimensions
1.2.1. External length of the body (m)...
1.2.2. External width of the body (m)...
1.2.3. External height of the body (m)...
1.2.4. Total height of the trailer (m)...
1.2.5. Cargo volume (m3)...
1.2.6. Length from trailer front end to centre of first axle (m)...
1.2.7. Length between centres of axles (m)...
1.3. Aerodynamic device
1.3.1. Certification number of the certified aerodynamic device ...
1.3.2. Standard values for aerodynamic devices used (no, side covers short, ...)...
1.3.3. Aerodynamic reductions
1.3.3.1. Delta CD×A yaw 0° (%)...
1.3.3.2. Delta CD×A yaw 3° (%)...
1.3.3.3. Delta CD×A yaw 6° (%)...
1.3.3.4. Delta CD×A yaw 9° (%)...
1.3.4. Hash of the aerodynamic device input data and input information
1.4. Axle and tyre features
1.4.1. Axle 1
1.4.1.1. Tyre model ...
1.4.1.2. Tyre certification number ...
1.4.1.3. Tyre size designation ...
1.4.1.4. Specific RRC (N/N) ...
1.4.1.5. Fuel efficiency class (e.g. A, B ..) ...
1.4.1.6. Hash of the tyre input data and input information ...
1.4.1.7. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
1.4.1.8. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
1.4.1.9. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
1.4.2. Axle 2
1.4.2.1. Tyre model ...
1.4.2.2. Tyre certification number ...
1.4.2.3. Tyre size designation ...
1.4.2.4. Specific RRC (N/N) ...
1.4.2.5. Fuel efficiency class (e.g. A, B ..) ...
1.4.2.6. Hash of the tyre input data and input information ...
1.4.2.7. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
1.4.2.8. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
1.4.2.9. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
1.4.3. Axle 3
1.4.3.1. Tyre model ...
1.4.3.2. Tyre certification number ...
1.4.3.3. Tyre size designation ...
1.4.3.4. Specific RRC (N/N) ...
1.4.3.5. Fuel efficiency class (e.g. A, B ..) ...
1.4.3.6. Hash of the tyre input data and input information ...
1.4.3.7. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
1.4.3.8. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
1.4.3.9. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
2. Mission profile and payload depending values
2.1. Main simulation parameters
2.1.1. Generic towing vehicle configuration...
2.1.2. Mission profile (e.g. long haul, regional delivery)...
2.1.3. Payload (kg) ...
2.2. Results
2.2.1. Total vehicle mass in simulation (kg) ...
2.2.2. CD×A values
2.2.2.1. CD×A value yaw angle 0° (m2) ...
2.2.2.2. CD×A value yaw angle 3° (m2) ...
2.2.2.3. CD×A value yaw angle 6° (m2) ...
2.2.2.4. CD×A value yaw angle 9° (m2) ...
2.2.3. Average speed (km/h)
2.2.4. Fuel consumption
2.2.4.1. Fuel consumption (g/km)...
2.2.4.2. Fuel consumption (g/t-km)...
2.2.4.3. Fuel consumption (g/m3-km)...
2.2.4.4. Fuel consumption (l/100km)…
2.2.4.5. Fuel consumption (l/t-km)…
2.2.4.6. Fuel consumption (l/m3-km)…
2.2.5. CO2 emissions
2.2.5.1. CO2 emissions (g/km)...
2.2.5.2. CO2 emissions (g/t-km)...
2.2.5.3. CO2 emissions (g/m3-km)...
2.2.6. Efficiency ratios
2.2.6.1. Efficiency ratio – kilometre based (-)...
2.2.6.2. Efficiency ratio – ton-kilometre based (-)...
2.2.6.3. Efficiency ratio – m3-kilometre based (-)...
3. Weighted results
3.1. Payload (kg) ...
3.2. Fuel consumption
3.2.1. Fuel consumption (g/km)...
3.2.2. Fuel consumption (g/t-km)…
3.2.3. Fuel consumption (g/m3-km)…
3.2.4. Fuel consumption (l/100km)…
3.2.5. Fuel consumption (l/t-km)…
3.2.6. Fuel consumption (l/m3-km)…
3.3. CO2 emissions
3.3.1. CO2 emissions (g/km)…
3.3.2. CO2 emissions (g/t-km)…
3.3.3. CO2 emissions (g/m3-km)…
3.4. Efficiency ratios
3.4.1. Efficiency ratio – kilometre based (-)…
3.4.2. Efficiency ratio – ton-kilometre based (-)…
3.4.3. Efficiency ratio – m3-kilometre based (-)…
4. Generation of vehicle input data and input information
4.1. Date and time ...
4.2. Cryptographic hash ...
5. Software information
5.1. Simulation tool version (X.X.X)…
5.2. Date and time of the simulation
PART II
Customer information file
1. Vehicle, component, separate technical unit and systems data
1.1. Main vehicle data
1.1.1. Name and address of the manufacturer …
1.1.2. Model / Commercial name ...
1.1.3. Vehicle identification number (VIN)…
1.1.4. Legislative category (O3, O4)…
1.1.5. Number of axles…
1.1.6. Trailer type (DA; DB, DC) …
1.1.7. Bodywork type …
1.1.8. Trailer coupling point (high, low) …
1.1.9. Volume orientation (yes/no)
1.1.10. Corrected mass in running order (kg)…
1.1.11. Technical Permissible Maximum Laden Mass of trailer (kg)…
1.1.12. Technical Permissible Maximum Laden Mass of axle assembly (kg)…
1.1.13. Vehicle group in accordance with Table 1 of Annex I ...
1.1.14. Vehicle group in accordance with the documentation of the simulation tool…
1.2. Vehicle dimensions
1.2.1. External length of the body (m)…
1.2.2. External width of the body (m)…
1.2.3. External height of the body (m)…
1.2.4. Total height of the trailer (m)…
1.2.5. Cargo volume (m3)…
1.3. Aerodynamic device
1.3.1. Elements of a standard aerodynamic device (e.g. none, short side covers, …) …
1.3.2. Certification number of a certified aerodynamic device …
1.3.3. Aerodynamic reductions
1.3.3.1. Delta CD×A yaw 0° (%)…
1.3.3.2. Delta CD×A yaw 3° (%)…
1.3.3.3. Delta CD×A yaw 6° (%)…
1.3.3.4. Delta CD×A yaw 9° (%)…
1.4. Axle and tyre features
1.4.1. Axle 1
1.4.1.1. Tyre certification number …
1.4.1.2. Tyre dimension …
1.4.1.3. Fuel efficiency class in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/740 …
1.4.1.4. Twin tyre (yes/no) …
1.4.1.5. Axle steered (yes/no) …
1.4.1.6. Axle liftable (yes/no) …
1.4.2. Axle 2
1.4.2.1. Tyre certification number ...
1.4.2.2. Tyre dimension ...
1.4.2.3. Fuel efficiency class in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/740 ...
1.4.2.4. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
1.4.2.5. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
1.4.2.6. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
1.4.3. Axle 3
1.4.3.1. Tyre certification number ...
1.4.3.2. Tyre dimension ...
1.4.3.3. Fuel efficiency class in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/740...
1.4.3.4. Twin tyre (yes/no) ...
1.4.3.5. Axle steered (yes/no) ...
1.4.3.6. Axle liftable (yes/no) ...
2. Mission profile and payload depending values
2.1. Main simulation parameters
2.1.1. Generic towing vehicle configuration...
2.1.2. Mission profile (e.g. long haul, regional delivery)...
2.1.3. Payload (kg) ...
2.2. Results
2.2.1. Total vehicle mass in simulation (kg) ...
2.2.2. Average speed (km/h)
2.2.3. Fuel consumption
2.2.3.1. Fuel consumption (g/km)...
2.2.3.2. Fuel consumption (g/t-km)...
2.2.3.3. Fuel consumption (g/m3-km)...
2.2.3.4. Fuel consumption (l/100km)…
2.2.3.5. Fuel consumption (l/t-km)…
2.2.3.6. Fuel consumption (l/m3-km)…
2.2.4. CO2 emissions
2.2.4.1. CO2 emissions (g/km)...
2.2.4.2. CO2 emissions (g/t-km)...
2.2.4.3. CO2 emissions (g/m3-km)...
2.2.5. Efficiency ratios
2.2.5.1. Efficiency ratio – kilometre based (-)...
2.2.5.2. Efficiency ratio – ton-kilometre based (-)...
2.2.5.3. Efficiency ratio – m3-kilometre based (-)...
2.2.6. Reference ratio
2.2.6.1. Reference ratio – kilometre based (-)…
3. Weighted results
3.1. Payload (kg) ...
3.2. Fuel consumption
3.2.1. Fuel consumption (g/km)...
3.2.2. Fuel consumption (g/t-km)...
3.2.3. Fuel consumption (g/m3-km)...
3.2.3.1. Fuel consumption (l/100km)…
3.2.3.2. Fuel consumption (l/t-km)…
3.2.3.3. Fuel consumption (l/m3-km)…
3.3. CO2 emissions
3.3.1. CO2 emissions (g/km)...
3.3.2. CO2 emissions (g/t-km)...
3.3.3. CO2 emissions (g/m3-km)...
3.4. Efficiency ratios
3.4.1. Efficiency ratio – kilometre based (-)...
3.4.2. Efficiency ratio – ton-kilometre based (-)...
3.4.3. Efficiency ratio – m3-kilometre based (-)...
4. Software information
4.1. Simulation tool version (X.X.X)...
4.2. Date and time of the simulation
4.3. Cryptographic hash of the manufacturer's records file ...
4.4. Cryptographic hash of the customer information file …
ANNEX V
VEHICLE’S AIR DRAG DATA
Determination of aerodynamic device data
1. INTRODUCTION
This Annex sets out the procedure for the determination of the aerodynamic device data.
2. DEFINITIONS
Standard aerodynamic devices are aerodynamic devices for which standard values can be used in the vehicle certification. The standard aerodynamic device may consist of the following elements:
‘rear flaps’ means an aerodynamic device composed by two or more rear fairing panels located at the rear end of the vehicle with the aim to reduce its wake;
‘short rear flaps’ means rear flaps which lateral panels measure at least 2 meters and do not cover the total height of the body;
‘tall rear flaps’ means rear flaps which lateral panels cover the entire height of the body with a tolerance of ±3% of the total height of the body;
‘side covers’ means an aerodynamic device composed by panels located at the lower side of the vehicle with the aim to reduce the impact of crosswind and/or the turbulences created by the wheels on the air drag;
‘short side covers’ means side covers that do not cover the area of the wheels; in case of semi-trailers, they cover only the distance between the landing gear and the beginning of the first wheel;
‘long side covers’ means side covers that cover a distance between the landing gear of a semi-trailer and the rear end of the vehicle;
‘CFD’ means computational fluid dynamic simulation used for analysing complex fluid phenomena;
3. DETERMINATION OF AIR DRAG REDUCTION BY MEANS OF VIRTUAL TESTS USING CFD
3.1. Validation of the CFD method
Based on the validation process as specified in Annex VIII, Appendix 3 to Regulation (EU) 2018/858, the certification of an aerodynamic device by means of CFD shall require the CFD method to be validated against a reference CFD method as shown in Figure 1.
The CFD method to be validated shall be applied to a set of generic geometries.
Figure 1
Validation process of the CFD method
Comparability of the computer simulation results shall be proven. The manufacturer of the aerodynamic device or the technical service shall draft a validation report and submit it to the approval authority.
Any change to the CFD method or to the software that is 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.
Once validated, the method shall be used for certifying the aerodynamic device.
3.2. Requirements for the validation of the CFD method
The validation process shall consist of simulating three different CFD simulation sets as follows:
BASE set:
TRF set:
LSC set:
Each set shall be simulated at β=0,0, 3,0 and 6,0 degrees of yaw to account for crosswind effects coming from the left hand side of the vehicle, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
β yaw angle
The heat exchangers pressure drop shall be modelled as per equation [1]:
[1]
where the coefficients for each heat exchanger shall be as listed in Table 1.
Table 1
Porous media resistance coefficients
Coefficient |
Condenser |
Charge Air Cooler |
Radiator |
Inertial Resistance (Pi) [kg/m4] |
140,00 |
60,00 |
120,00 |
Viscous Resistance (Pv) [kg/m3s] |
450,00 |
300,00 |
450,00 |
The CFD shall comply with the requirements listed in Table 2. The compliance for the minimum CFD requirements shall be demonstrated to the approval authority.
Table 2
Minimum CFD requirements
Field |
Value |
Comments |
Vehicle velocity |
25,00 m/s |
To be used as the drag coefficient reference velocity. |
Vehicle frontal area |
10,047 m2 |
To be used as the drag coefficient reference area. |
Tractor Front Wheel Rotation axis-to-Ground Vertical Distance |
527,00 mm |
|
Semi-trailer Rear Wheel Rotation axis-to-Ground Vertical Distance |
514,64 mm |
|
Simulation Domain dimensions. Length |
Length ≥ 145,00 m |
|
Simulation Domain dimensions. Width |
Width ≥ 75,00 m |
|
Simulation Domain dimensions. Height |
Height ≥ 25,00 m |
|
Vehicle Position Air Inlet to Vehicle Front End Distance |
≥ 25,00 m |
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Vehicle Position Air Outlet to Vehicle Rear End Distance |
≥ 100,00 m |
|
Domain Discretization. Cell Count |
≥ 60 million cells |
Mesh refinement applied to properly capture aero-relevant areas |
Ground surface and wheels |
25,00 m/s |
The ground surface of the simulation domain has to move backwards relative to the vehicle and the wheels of the vehicles have to rotate with the corresponding tangential velocity. |
The CFD method shall fulfil an accuracy for Δ(CD×A) during the validation for each of the six comparisons with respect to the reference ranges as shown in Table 3.
Table 3
Reference ranges for the validation process
Simulation set |
Yaw Angle – β [deg] |
||
0,0 ° |
3,0 ° |
6,0 ° |
|
TRF |
-8,6 % < Δ(CD×A) < -1,6 % |
-9,0 % < Δ(CD×A) < -2,0 % |
-10,3 % < Δ(CD×A) < -3,3 % |
LSC |
-8,8 % < Δ(CD×A) < -1,8 % |
-8,0 % < Δ(CD×A) < -1,0 % |
-8,1 % < Δ(CD×A) < -1,1 % |
The validation report shall reflect the CD×A [m2] value for all nine CFD simulations as shown in Table 4.
The validation report shall contain all of the following:
Table 4
(CD×A) [m2] results
Simulation set |
Yaw Angle – β [deg] |
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0,0° |
3,0° |
6,0° |
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BASE |
|
|
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TRF |
|
|
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LSC |
|
|
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Figure 3
XY plane view passing through the front axle wheel rotation point
Figure 4
XY plane view passing through the tractor side mirrors