3. Summary of Applicable Codes and Standards

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Historically, lithium-ion battery development has been significantly impacted by codes and standards developed by several organizations: the hazardous materials transport regulations developed by the UN, the consumer electronics safety standards developed by UL and, more recently by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the IEC. These standards continue to define safety performance for lithium-ion cells. A number of additional standards have recently been adopted or developed: there are standards that apply to lithium-ion batteries in specific jurisdictions (e.g., in Japan, China, or Korea). Currently, the automotive industry is in the process of drafting new standards or revising existing standards for application to lithium-ion batteries. …