Category SAE Standards

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes a procedure for performing a low-speed thorax impact test on the Hybrid III Small Female (HIII5F) anthropomorphic test device (ATD). The test addresses the industry need for a certification method that produces chest deflections representative…

The SAE J2880-2014 standard establishes recommended practices for motorsport sanctioning bodies to adopt Green Racing elements. These protocols aim to leverage the competitive environment of racing as a testbed for sustainable transportation innovations, focusing on energy efficiency, alternative fuels, advanced…

This SAE Information Report provides essential performance results for pedestrian dummies at both component and full-scale assembly levels. It serves as a companion to SAE J2782, which specifies biofidelity test requirements, and SAE J3093, which defines the generic buck used…

SAE J286 is a recommended practice that provides comprehensive guidelines for the operation and setup of the SAE No. 2 Clutch Friction Test Machine. This machine is instrumental in evaluating friction materials used in automatic transmission clutches. The standard has…

SAE J287-2022 is the latest reaffirmation of a key recommended practice for defining the reachable space for hand controls in passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, and light trucks (Class A vehicles). This standard provides three-dimensional hand reach envelopes based on…

The six-month-old infant dummy, commonly known as CRABI (Child Restraint Air Bag Interaction), is a specialized anthropomorphic test device designed for evaluating child restraint systems interacting with inflatable restraints. SAE J2854-2017 provides the official user’s guide for assembly, disassembly, maintenance,…

SAE J2863 provides the minimum requirements for seven-position, self-draining trailer tow connector interfaces in automotive and RV applications operating from 0 to 20 V. This standard defines test methods, design specifications, and performance criteria to ensure reliable and durable electrical…

SAE J2848-2 defines the minimum performance requirements for Automatic Tire Inflation Systems (ATIS) used on medium and heavy duty highway vehicles. Reaffirmed in 2023, this standard ensures that tire pressure maintenance systems operate reliably, communicate effectively with the driver, and…

The safety alert symbol—an equilateral triangle containing an exclamation mark—is a ubiquitous warning on heavy machinery. SAE J284‑2021, reaffirmed in October 2021, provides the recommended practice for designing and applying this symbol specifically for agricultural, construction, and industrial equipment. This…

This SAE standard specifies minimum performance and operating requirements for equipment designed to recover contaminated R-134a or R-1234yf refrigerant from mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. Unlike recycling equipment, this recovery equipment cannot process the refrigerant for reuse. All recovered refrigerant…

🛠️ Note: this article focuses on engineering interpretation, not clause-by-clause translation. The SAE J2847/5 standard, published in October 2023, defines the communication requirements for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) to interact with customers for alternating current (AC) vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle…

Why Communication Protocols Matter for Wireless Power Transfer Wireless power transfer (WPT) for electric vehicles offers convenience and automation, but safe and efficient charging depends on robust communication between the vehicle (VA) and the ground assembly (GA). SAE J2847/6 defines…