This SAE Standard serves as a guide for testing procedures of automotive 12 V storage batteries and as a publication providing information on container holddown configuration and terminal geometry. The ratings submitted are to be based on procedures described in this document. The ratings submitted must be of a level that when any subsequent significant sample is tested in accordance with this document@ that at least 90% of the batteries shall meet the ratings. The choice of 90% compliance recognizes that batteries consist of many plates and require chemical-electrical formation procedures and small variations in test conditions and procedures can affect the performance of individual batteries. Future Considerations - In order to expedite the release of this revision of the Standard@ several topic areas were deferred for consideration in future revisions. These items include@ but may not be limited to@ the following: post dimension modifications@ battery technology agnosticism@ and a new@ more application relevant charge acceptance test. Applications This document applies to lead-acid types of storage batteries used in motor vehicles@ motorboats@ tractors@ and starting@ lighting@ and ignition (SLI) applications which use regulated charging systems.