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US Consensus Codes & Standards: Passenger Vehicles

Documents Scope
Fuels, Fuel Tanks and Dispensing  
Compressed Hydrogen Vehicle Fueling Connection Devices (SAE J2600) SAE J2600 applies to design, safety and operation verification of Compressed Hydrogen Surface Vehicle (CHSV) refueling connection devices referred to as nozzle and receptacle.
Hydrogen Quality Specification Guideline for Fuel Cell Vehicles (SAE J2719) SAE J2719 is an evolving H2 fuel quality guideline for the vehicular refueling interface, which will mature as technology advances toward commercial feasibility. The latest guideline may form the basis of a proposed standard for commercial hydrogen fuel purity for H2 powered vehicles, possibly including ICE's.
Vehicular Fuel Systems Code (NFPA 52) With respect to hydrogen-powered vehicles, NFPA 52 applies to: (1) the design, installation, operation and maintenance of engine fuel systems using compressed and liquid hydrogen and hydrogen blends; and (2) design and installation of engine fuel systems up to 3600 psi for vehicles operating on mixtures of gaseous hydrogen up to 20% with the balance being natural gas. NFPA 52 does not apply to vehicles that meet FMVSS requirements for hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
Pressure Terminology Used in Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen Vehicle Applications (SAE J2760) SAE J2760 provides recommended practices for fuel systems in fuel cell and other hydrogen vehicles. As part of this work, definitions for pressurized systems and containers are included.
O & M, Operating Instructions and Safety  
Recommended Practice for General Fuel Cell Vehicle Safety (SAE J2578) SAE J2578 identifies and defines the preferred technical guidelines relating to the safe integration of fuel cell system, fuel storage, and electrical systems into the overall fuel cell vehicle. It provides introductory mechanical and electrical system safety guidelines that should be considered when designing fuel cell vehicles for use on public roads.
Post Vehicle Collision Electrical Energy Storage Safety (SAE J1766) Electric and hybrid electric vehicles contain many types of battery systems. Adequate barriers between occupants and battery systems are necessary to provide protection from potentially harmful factors and materials within the battery system that can cause injury to occupants of the vehicle during a crash. SAE J1766 is applicable to all electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle battery designs, including hydrogen vehicles. 
Testing and Evaluation  
Recommended Practice for Measuring the Exhaust Emissions, Energy Consumption and Range of Fuel Cell Powered Electric vehicles Using Compressed Gaseous Hydrogen (SAE J2572) This SAE Recommended Practice establishes uniform procedures for testing fuel cell and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicles, excluding low speed vehicles, designed primarily for operation on the public streets, road and highways. The procedure addresses those vehicles under test using compressed hydrogen gas supplied by an off-board source or stored and supplied as a compressed gas onboard. This practice provides standard tests that will allow for determination of fuel consumption and range based on the US Federal Emission Test Procedures.
Performance Test Procedure for Fuel Processor Subsystem of Automotive Fuel Cell System (SAE J2616) This recommended practice is intended to serve as a design verification procedure and not a product qualification procedure. It may be used to verify design specifications or vendor claims. Test procedures, methods and definitions for the performance of the fuel processor subsystem (FPS) of a fuel cell system (FCS) are provided.
Other  
Information Report - Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Terminology (SAE J2574) SAE J2574 contains definitions for hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle terminology. It is intended to be a resource for those writing other hydrogen fuel cell vehicle documents, specifically, standards or recommended practices.




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