1. Clarification testing assembled batteries
BMW, Daimler, Ford:
Clarification testing assembled batteries
Wording in current UN38.3.3:
…battery assembly does not need to be tested if it is equipped with a system capable of monitoring the battery assembly :
and preventing short circuits
or over discharge between the batteries in the assembly
and any overheat or overcharge of the battery assembly.
 Interpretation: …preventing external short circuits of the battery assembly.

2. Clarification testing assembled batteries
BMW, Daimler, Ford:
Clarification testing assembled batteries
Proposed changing of UN (g) – Overcharge:
The assembled battery is be equipped with a system capable of:
preventing short circuits or over discharge between the batteries.
 Possible interpretation: “preventing short circuits between the batteries"
Proposal by BMW, Daimler, Ford: (introduction of comma)
…preventing short circuits, or over discharge between the batteries.