ISO roundtable on global harmonization of regulations, codes and standards for gaseous fuels and vehicles
On 10 January 2007 ISO hosted the above event. The objectives were:
- To identify harmonization issues and needs from the perspective of stakeholders such as: governments, the automotive industry, fuel suppliers, builders of gaseous fuel infrastructures, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) – Transport and Sustainable Energy Divisions, and associated ISO and IEC technical committees;
- To review the challenges and barriers to global harmonization.
- To identify potential pathways to achieve coherent and effective global harmonization.
The event was attended by more than 70 delegates mainly from industry, research organisations and government. There was a good balance between those involved with natural gas vehicles and those involved with hydrogen vehicles.
A number of presentations were given showing the perspectives of the Natural Gas Vehicle Sector and the Hydrogen Vehicle sector. Two presentations were also given by the UN/ECE to give their perspectives on sustainable energy and transport.
Associated organizations:
The CCS Global Group
The European Hydrogen Association (EHA)
The German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV)
The International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV)
The European Natural Gas Vehicle Association (ENGVA)