UN R94 change reports — Frontal collision protection
UN Regulation No. 94 (ECE R94) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants, fuel system integrity and protection against electrical shock in the event of a frontal collision.
05 series
- 05 series — Supplement 2
The Regulation now accounts for vehicles of category X and does not apply to vehicles of category Y.
- 05 series — Supplement 1
Footnote 1 of Annex 6 now refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1 for the “H” point procedure, instead of Annex 1 to RE.3.
- 05 series — Base text
In the case of a compressed hydrogen-fuelled vehicle, new paragraphs 5.2.7.1. to 5.2.7.3. set requirements on hydrogen leakage, gas concentration and container attachment.
04 series
- 04 series — Supplement 2
New paragraph 7.1.2.1. says when a change to the vehicle structure or mass requires a repeat of the Annex 3 test.
- 04 series — Supplement 1
The “Specific voltage condition” definition in paragraph 2.40. has a new Note 2. For pulsating DC voltages (alternating voltages without change of polarity), the DC threshold must be applied.
- 04 series — Base text
In the “Low electrical energy” criterion, the Total Energy (TE) on the high voltage buses must now be less than 0.2 joules, not 2.0 joules.
03 series
- 03 series — Supplement 2
The Regulation now applies to vehicles of category M1 not exceeding 3,500 kg and of category N1 not exceeding 2,500 kg total permissible mass.
- 03 series — Supplement 1
For new vehicle types, paragraph 6.1. now requires compliance with paragraphs 8.1.8. to 8.1.9. of UN Regulation No. 16 (08 series) from 1 September 2020. This applies to a vehicle fitted with airbag assemblies intended to protect the driver and occupants other than the driver.