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In the European Union, new regulations on cybersecurity (UN ECE R155) and vehicle software updates (UN ECE R156) have mandatory compliance dates as follows:

1.      Cybersecurity (UN ECE R155):

     a.      Mandatory for all new vehicle types from July 2022.

     b.      Mandatory for all vehicles with first registration from July 2024.

2.      Vehicle Software Update (UN ECE R156):

     a.      Mandatory for all new vehicle types from July 2024.

     b.      Conformity to vehicle software update standards (UN ECE R156) is already mandatory for all new vehicle types from July 2022 also mandatory for all vehicles with first registration from July 2024.

These two regulations establish new requirements for automotive cybersecurity and software updates. Manufacturers or body manufacturers must have certified a CSMS (Cyber Security Management System) and a SUMS (Software Update Management System) as the basis for type approval. They must be able to demonstrate this certification to the approval authority or an institute accredited by the approval authority.

It's important to note that compliance with the basic requirements outlined in this guideline may be affected by the use of control units, radio remote controls, app applications, or updates to the existing body-specific software, among other factors.

Procedure

Within the framework of EC multi-stage type approval, each bodybuilder is responsible for obtaining approval and ensuring conformity for the production of all systems, components, or separate technical units they manufacture or add at an earlier stage in the manufacturing process. They must conduct an assessment to determine whether the body or its components are subject to the regulations.

If the body or its components fall under the scope of these regulations, it becomes the responsibility of the bodybuilder to secure the corresponding system approvals. Furthermore, during the implementation of the structure, it is imperative to identify security risks, including the potential for cyber-attacks, through a comprehensive risk assessment. These security risks should consider potential impacts on the basic vehicle and its safe operation, and appropriate measures must be taken to mitigate these risks.

For any further questions or inquiries, bodybuilders can reach out to their local Scania distributor for assistance and guidance.

When using the electric PTO (PTO EL) it is essential that the installation parameters are within the specified limit values before commissioning can be carried out. This is important to avoid damage to the vehicle's VCB system and to avoid impair the function of PTO EL.

We are introducing the document “Measurements on PTO EL when commissioning” as a help for bodybuilders that will install bodywork equipment to the PTO EL connections. 

https://til.scania.com/d/bwm/22:10-843?lang=en-GB

The value range for each measurement point are described in detail in “Work on electric power take-off (PTO EL)”.  https://til.scania.com/d/bwm/22:10-834?lang=en-GB

The measurements points aims just to the values that are affected by the operation of the bodywork system connected to the PTO EL. The bodywork equipment must comply with all other requirements stated in “Work on electric power take-off (PTO EL)”

This new document shall be taken as a routine guideline and can be incorporated in bodybuilder own commissioning routines for its bodywork equipment.

Scania might ask for the commissioning measurement values after the vehicle is taken in operation by the end customer, therefore it is important that bodybuilders are documenting this commissioning values in their own administrative routines for up to 8 years..

See also “Work on battery electric vehicles”; https://til.scania.com/w/067497