The weight of a small cylinder filled with propane shall be determined with a precision of ± 0,01 g. For about 5 to 10 minutes, the CVS system shall be operated as in a normal exhaust emission test, while carbon monoxide or propane is injected into the system.

Under the German "Verpackungsverordnung" (law on packaging) a mandatory deposit of at least €0.25 or €0.50 (depending on the volume of the product) is being charged on mineral waters, beer and sparkling soft drinks sold in one-way packaging (typically, cans and plastic bottles).

The weight of a small cylinder filled with carbon monoxide or propane shall be determined with a precision of ± 0,01 gram.

It stated however that, in view of the evolution over 1990, 1991 and 1992 of the German mineral water market appreciated in its legal and economic context - particularly the adoption of compulsory legislation concerning the use of disposable bottles for mineral water in relation to the reaction of the retail trade to this legislation and its effects on EC exports to Germany - the GDB agreement and its operation in practice was capable of acting as a barrier to entry. Thus, it hindered access of foreign sources to the German market, restricting competition and appreciably affecting interstate trade within the meaning of Articles 85 and 86 ...[+++] of the EEC Treaty.

Nevertheless, the Commission stated its intention of reconsidering the situation if compulsory legislation were to be adopted with regard to the use of disposable bottles for mineral water.

With respect to a distribution network for hydrogen, what we are anticipating is something as simple as picking up your propane tank such as people use for their barbecues or for their little generators, and it is just as safe and just as convenient.