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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture, identification and testing of a battery vehicle. It is applicable to battery vehicles containing compressed gas, liquefied gas and mixtures thereof. It is also applicable to battery vehicles for dissolved acetylene. The specific requirements for dissolved acetylene are included in annex B. For toxic gases, this standard is only applicable where the LC50 of the gas is above 200 ml/m 3. This standard is primarily f or industrial gases other than Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) but may also be used for LPG. However for dedicated LPG cylinders, see standards prepared by CEN/TC 286 Liquefied petroleum gas equipment and accessories.