20-22 November, 2013 Tokyo, Japan

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

Deepak Sawkar

Updates on Regulatory Activities in India

8th SIAM-JAMA Meeting

Index

1. AIS 037- COP of Safety Critical Components

2. Quadricycles

3. Electronic Toll Collection – RFID Implementation

4. Type Approval for Vehicles Retrofitted with Hybrid Electric System

5. Ambulance Code

6. Project “VAHAN”

7. Verification of Specifications given as declaration

8. Revision of AIS 017 – Type Approval Procedure for Vehicles

a. New Model and Existing Model Definitions

b. Small Series Vehicle Approval

1. AIS 037- COP of Safety Critical Components

1. AIS 037- CoP. of Safety Critical Components

Background for AIS 037

Component Approval

Component Production &

Fitment in Vehicle

Sale of Vehicle

Part Replacement

Authorized parts

Spurious / Duplicate

parts Ministry

implemented AIS 037 to control this

Components covered • Tyres & rims • Warning Triangle • Mirror • Safety glass • Reflective tapes • Brake hose • Reflex reflector • Fuel tanks

• Horns • Door latch • Bulbs • Door hinge • Lamps • Safety belts • CNG/LPG regulator • Speed Limiting device

Work done till last Meeting

AIS 037 Amendment 4 (Addressed) • Clarity and Responsibility of Applicant • TAC Management (Single / Multi Plant) • Inspection Testing / CoP for Multi Plant • Clarity in Small Volume exemption

Current Issues :

1. ARAI proposal for Amendment 5 to AIS 037 • The proposed amendment is aimed at mandating

that for Speed Limitation Device (SLD) and Speed Limiting Function (SLF), the Type Approval Certificate / Conformity of Production / test reports / extension reports shall be issued by single agency.

2. Mandatory ISI Marking for some components • Possibility of introducing mandatory ISI marking for

CNG/LPG safety components and some other AIS 037 components is being considered.

2. Quadricycles

2. Quadricycles Background • Government of India is considering introduction of Quadricycles in India. • An Inter-Ministerial Group under Secretary, MoRT&H has recommended following -

Parameter Passenger Goods

Max. Unladen weight 450 kg 550 kg

Max. Payload Up to 4 seats Payload 550 kg, Max seats : 1+D

Max. Length 3.0 m 3.7 m

Max. Width 1.5 m

Max. Height 2.5 m

Max. Power 15 kW

Max. Speed 70 kmph

Body Type Enclosed body with doors & hard top; Non-straddle seats; Compulsory Steering Wheel

Load area > 30% of total vehicle area (LxW).

Registration Only as Commercial vehicles (Personal use not to be permitted)

Plying Restrictions Not to be allowed on Highways

Conspicuity A symbol “Q” to be displayed for ease of recognition

Safety & Emission Norms To be same as current EU / current Indian 3-Wheeler norms whichever is stricter.

Current Status : The MoRT&H issued a draft notification in August’13 and is currently reviewing comments received from stakeholders.

3. Electronic Toll Collection – RFID Implementation

3. Electronic Toll Collection – RFID Implementation

Central Data Server

Host PC

Electronic Toll collection using passive RFID*

Traffic jams on National highways & toll collection points

MoRTH

Resolution and

Notification for RFID Tag

* Radio Frequency identification tag

• NHAI to work on setting up RFID tag readers at toll plazas.

Future Action

• Resolution on RFID was issued by MoRT&H in Sept 2011 • Technical specs for RFID Tag were prescribed

• Notification was issued by MoRT&H in April 2013 mandating fitment of RFID tags on new vehicles from 8th Oct 2013

• OEMs are fixing RFID Tags on vehicles manufactured from October 2013.

4. Type Approval for Vehicles Retrofitted with Hybrid Electric System

4. TA for Vehicles Retrofitted with Hybrid Electric System

BACKGROUND

During CMVR-TSC, ARAI & KPIT Cummins presented base paper on pilot experimentation and evaluation of electric hybrid Kit.

MoRTH constituted a panel under ARAI to establish

standard for procedure for testing and approval of such

retro-fitment kits

Panel formulated AIS 123 standard which included: - Technical Requirements - Code of Practice

Overview of AIS 123

Major Requirements Code of Practice

The Approval shall be on Model basis. All test shall be done on the increased GVW after the Kit Fitment % increase in kerb weight to be not more than 21% (up to 1100 kg kerb weight) and

17% (more than 1100 kg kerb weight). Major tests to be conducted - 1. Coast Down, Emissions, Fuel Consumption

2. Brakes 3. Pass by Noise 4. Tell tale symbols 5. Gradeability 6. Motor Power 7. EMI 8. HLLD 9. Electric Energy consumption 10. Range 11. Wiring harness, cables connectors

Responsibility of Kit Manufacturer : • User/Service manual for Electric Kit • Electric Kit Layout • ISO certification of kit manufacturer.

Responsibility of Kit Installer : • Service related responsibilities • Periodic Inspection, Audits and

Record keeping

Responsibility of Vehicle Owner : • Fault reporting to Kit manufacturer • Follow safety instructions • Use approved spares

Standard has been finalized. Notification not yet released.

5. Ambulance Code

5. Ambulance Code Background

• Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways constituted an Expert Committee to prepare a National Ambulance Code.

• This Expert Committee consisted of Senior Doctors, representatives of Ministry, SIAM, NHAI and ARAI. • The draft code prepared by this committee is based on European standard EN 1789 with a number of

additional requirements.

Types of Ambulances (Categories have been derived from EU standard)

Ambulance Code (India)

• Type A : First Medical Responder

Not for patient transportation

• Type B : Patient Transport Vehicle

Non Emergency Transfers

• Type C : Basic Life Support Ambulance

For the transport & treatment of patients requiring basic monitoring.

• Type D : Advanced Life Support Ambulance

Emergency transfers

EN 1789 : 2007 (Europe)

Type A: Patient Transport Ambulance

Type A1: suitable for transport of single patient;

Type A2: suitable for transport of one or more patient(s) (on stretcher(s) and/or chair(s))

Type B: Emergency Ambulance

For the transport, basic treatment and monitoring of patients.

Type C: Mobile intensive care unit For the transport, advanced treatment and monitoring of patients

5. Ambulance Code Major Requirements for Ambulances as per Ambulance Code (AIS-125)

Sliding Side Door

Air Conditioned Interiors

Conspicuity, Warning

Lights & Siren

Requirements

Interior Noise

Front / Rear / Side facing

seats in Patient

compartment with

2Point(Lap) / 3 Point Safety

Belt

Stretcher with Undercarriage

Acceleration of 0-70 km/h in 40s

Flammability

Requirements for

Interiors Interior Lighting

No. of Seats & / or

Stretcher facilities

Dimensions for Interiors and

Door Openings

1. Tests for Mounting Systems & Stretcher

2. Seat Anchorage Test (with Stretcher &

Co-patient seat)

3. Water Proofing Test

4. Dust Ingress Tests

5. Roll-over Stability Test

6. Acceleration Test

7. Interior Noise Test

8. Flammability Test

9. Patient compartment Lighting test

Major Tests to be Performed

6. Project “VAHAN”

6. Project “VAHAN” Background

• A software developed by NIC for digitizing the Vehicle Registration Process across India.

• Has been Implemented by MoRT&H at all RTOs across India.

• Vahan is a tool for creating State and National Register for vehicle registration data.

Registration Data at RTOs

State Register

National Register

• Vehicle Registration (new/ renew / transfer)

• Permit (new / renew)

• Taxes (state-wise calculation & payment)

• Fitness (new / renew)

• Enforcement (challan / penalty account)

Services available on Vahan at present :

6. Project “VAHAN” NEXT STEP

Integration of Homologation Data with Vahan Database

Certificate Number Manufacturer

Category Power

Weights Dimensions

Etc

VIN Engine Number

Colour Month & Year Dealer Code

Customer Details Hypothecation

Weights etc (For Drive-away Chassis)

Etc.

Issue Registration Number and RC.

Certificate Number and Technical Specs

Add each vehicle’s details

Add details of customer, hypothecatio

n, etc.

Retrieve vehicle data using VIN

Test Agency

Mfr.

Dealer

RTO

Query • How is homologation data linked with

Vehicle Registration in Japan?

• What is OEM responsibility in the Registration process in Japan?

7. Verification of Specifications given as declaration

7. Verification of Specifications given as declaration

Background

• In the Indian Union budget 2013-14 excise duty on SUV’s was increased from 27% to 30% and the definition of SUV was based on Engine capacity, Vehicle length, Ground Clearance.

• This has led to discussions on test procedures to measure these and other similar specifications. • A panel Under ARAI has been formed to decide mathematical calculations or alternate test procedure

for verification/certification of certain basic technical specification declared by vehicle manufacturer • Examples of certain Key specifications in Vehicle Detailed Specs that are declared

1. Ground clearance 2. Max. speed 3. Overall dimensions 4. Engine CC 5. Battery rating 6. Approach angle/Departure angle etc.

Query • Which specifications are accepted based on OEM declaration in Japan? • Are there Test procedures / verification methods in Japan for verification of above

specifications?

8. Revision of AIS 017 – Type Approval Procedure for Vehicles

8. Revision of AIS 017 Background

• AIS 017 provides procedure for Type Approval of Vehicles for compliance to CMVR.

• This procedure was formulated way back in the year 2000, hence the work for revision of this procedure has been initiated by AISC and an AISC Panel is working on the same.

• The revised AIS 017 is planned to be divided in to following parts –

• Part 1 : Type Approval Procedure for 2, 3 and 4 Wheelers (L, M and N categories)

• Part 2 : Type Approval Procedure for Agricultural Tractors

• Part 3 : Type Approval Procedure for Construction Equipment Vehicles

• Part 4 : COP for Agricultural Tractors

• For preparation of Part 1, EU Framework Directive is being taken as a reference.

• Major issues under discussion are –

• Definitions of New and Existing Models based on Type, Variant & Versions for all categories of vehicles.

• Type Approval Procedure for Small Series Vehicles.

8.a New Model and Existing Model Definitions

• A number of upcoming regulations in India will be implemented with staggered timelines for New Models and Existing Models.

• Currently, no definitions for New Models and Existing Models are available in Indian regulations.

• Hence, a need preparing these definitions has been identified by SIAM.

• The definitions of Type, Variant and Versions given in EU Framework Directive are being studied to develop definitions suitable for Indian regulatory system.

Queries • What are the criteria to decide New and Existing models in Japan?

Background

8.b Small Series Vehicle Approval Background • Currently there is no separate procedure for approvals of Small series/Individual vehicles in India

• An AISC panel is working on a simplified procedure for Small series/Individual Approvals etc. in line with European procedure

• Procedures to be finalized by Panel are :

1. Limited Production of vehicles (Small Series Approval)

2. Individual Vehicle Approvals

3. Approval for vehicles under Demo/Pilot project

- Technologies for which regulations Exist

- Technologies for which regulations do not Exist

Queries • What is the procedure for Demo/Pilot project vehicle approval in Japan?

Thank You