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Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance)
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Article 5.General requirements for hydrogen components and systems
Article 6.Requirements for hydrogen containers designed to use liquid hydrogen
Article 7.Requirements for hydrogen components, other than containers, designed to use liquid hydrogen
Article 8.Requirements for hydrogen containers designed to use compressed (gaseous) hydrogen
Article 9.Requirements for hydrogen components, other than containers, designed to use compressed (gaseous) hydrogen
Article 10.General requirements for the installation of hydrogen components and systems
Applicable test procedures for hydrogen containers designed to use liquid hydrogen
Applicable test procedures for hydrogen containers designed to use compressed (gaseous) hydrogen
Requirements for the installation of hydrogen components and systems
2. The hydrogen container may only be removed for replacement with...
3. Measures must be taken to prevent misfuelling of the vehicle...
4. The refuelling connection or receptacle must be secured against maladjustment...
5. The hydrogen container must be mounted and fixed so that...
6. The hydrogen fuel supply lines must be secured with an...
7. In the event of an accident, the automatic shut-off valve...
8. Hydrogen components, including any protective materials that form part of...
10. Hydrogen components must not be located near the exhaust of...
11. The ventilating or heating system for the passenger compartment and...
13. The passenger compartment of the vehicle must be separated from...
14. Hydrogen components that could leak hydrogen within the passenger or...
15. Electrically operated devices containing hydrogen must be insulated in such...
16. Labels or other means of identification must be used to...
Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC
3. In the Appendix to Annex VI, the following row shall be...
4. In Appendix 1 to Annex XI, the following row shall be added...
5. In Appendix 2 to Annex XI, the following row shall be added...
6. In Appendix 3 to Annex XI, the following row shall be added...
7. In Appendix 4 to Annex XI, the following row shall be added...
8. In Appendix 5 to Annex XI, the following row shall be added...
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