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UN R153 — Fuel and electrical safety in a rear impact
Review fuel-system integrity and high-voltage safety together.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R153 addresses fuel-system integrity and safety of the high-voltage electric power train in a rear impact. It applies to M1 vehicles within the defined mass limit and to N1 vehicles. Concepts including REESS, electric power train and protective barriers connect fuel and electrical safety within the vehicle assessment.
Who is it for?
Vehicle manufacturers’ fuel-system, battery and crash-safety teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Rear impact
- Fuel-system integrity
- High-voltage safety
- REESS and protective barriers
Common question
Does it concern only liquid-fuel vehicles?
No. The scope also includes safety of the high-voltage electric power train. Read the provisions relevant to the vehicle configuration together.
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