AS08–Vehicle Homologation

and Testing
Homologation and Testing assignment

R. PRAVEEN KUMAR
SPG2718012
1. What is the generic definition of the term “homologation “?

- Automotive homologation is the process of certifying vehicles or a particular component in a vehicle that it has
satisfied the requirements set by various statutory regulatory bodies. It is mandatory to get this approval to export
automobile products or components.
Homologation standards are applicable to all kinds of automobiles especially in the areas of environment and safety.
Prior to sales of motor vehicles, automotive systems and their components should necessarily have approvals
according to the official standards of their destination countries.

2. What are homologation norms for the following regions,

Latin America
CIS (former Soviet Union countries)
Brazil
Japan
South Korea
South Africa

- Homologation norms for the respective countries are as follows;

Latin America - MERCOSUR - Southern Common Market
CIS (former Soviet Union countries) - TRCU - Technical Regulations Customs Union
Brazil- INMETRO - National Institute of Metrology Standardization and Industrial Quality
Japan - TRIAS - Test Requirements and Instructions for Automobile Standards
South Korea - KMVSS - Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
South Africa - NRCS - National Regulator for Compulsory Specification

3. What is meant by the term “type approval”?

- Type approval also known as certificate of conformity is granted to a product that meets a minimum set of regulatory,
technical and safety requirements. Generally, type approval is required before a product is allowed to be sold in a
particular country, so the requirements for a given product will vary around the world.
Vehicle Type Approval is the confirmation that production samples of a design will meet specified performance
standards.

4. Which are the members countries where GSO certification applies to?

- The following countries are the member states where the GSO certification applies;
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Qatar
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Yemen
5. Name the 6 major regulatory areas for on road automotive vehicles covered by CMVR – also name the
list of vehicle systems covered under each heading (minimum 3 at least per heading)

- 6 major regulatory areas for on road vehicles covered by CMVR are as follows;

• Environment RUPD, SUPD, FUPD

Vehicular Noise Temporary cabin
External & Internal Exhaust Emissions Survival space
EMI / EMC
• Active Safety
• Alternate Fuel Brakes
CNG Steering
LPG Gradeability
Bio-CNG Forward and Rearward motion
Bio-Diesel Spray suppression devices
Fuel Cell Rear view mirror
Windscreen wiping system
• Hybrids Hybrid / Battery Operated Horn
Vehicles Tyres
Constructional and Functional Safety requirements Safety glass
Measurement of Electrical Energy consumption Speedometer
Method of Measuring Range Speed Limitation Devices
Measurement of Net Power and maximum 30minute
Power • Light / Light signalling devices
CMVR Type Approval Installation & performance requirements
Safety requirements of traction batteries Position of indicator
Deflection of lights
• Passive Safety Parking light
Seat Belt assemblies & anchorages Head lamps
Warning Triangle
Seats, their anchorages & head restraint
Automobile lamp
Fuel tanks
Hood latch Reflector
Tell-tale symbols and controls Retro reflective marking
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
Interior fittings
Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sources
Door lock

6. List the 14 major types of vehicles/ components and equipment – which CMVR type approval covers.

- Following are the 14 major types of vehicles/components and equipment which the CMVR type approval covers;
Two, three and four-wheeled vehicles Bus Body Construction
Vehicles running on CNG / LPG, Alternate fuels Truck Body Construction
Battery Operated Vehicles, E rickshaw, E cart Trailer Construction
Construction Equipment Vehicles Ambulance Code
Agricultural Tractor Motor Caravan
Safety Components / Systems / Sub-systems Vehicular Crash
Gensets Fuel Efficiency of Vehicles
7. Name the countries where CMVR norms are accepted for homologation standards.

- Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal & GCC countries

8. Name the list of NATRIP facilities in India.

- Below we have the list of NATRIP facilities in India;

• A full-fledged testing and homologation centre within the Northern hub at International Centre for Automotive
Technology (ICAT) Manesar, Haryana
• A full-fledged testing and homologation centre within the Southern hub at Global Automotive Research Centre
(GARC) Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• A world-class proving ground at National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) Pithampur-Indore, Madhya
Pradesh in central India.
• Up-gradation of testing & homologation facilities at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) Pune and
Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) of DRDO at Ahmednagar in the western hub, in
Maharashtra.
• National Specialized Hill Area Driving Training Centre and Regional In-Use Vehicle management (Inspection &
Maintenance) Centre at National Institute for Automotive Inspection Maintenance and Training (NIAIMT) at
Silchar, Assam in the North-East region.

9. Which is the mandatory NVH test required to be cleared by all automotive vehicles in India
- The mandatory NVH test required to be cleared by all automotive vehicles in India is the Pass-by Noise (PBN) test.

10.(a) When did CMVR norms first get established in India?

(b) When was the first ECE automotive norms established and come into force in Europe?

(a) CMVR norms got established in India in the year 1989.

(b) The first ECE automotive norms was established in 1958 and came into force in Europe in the year 1959.