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Firstly, this is not a rehash of the EV vs HFC thread. By 2008, with a little research it was apparent that H2 was pointless, and by late 2012 early 2013, due to Tesla model S, it was apparent to the wider public that EVs were both the future and the present. Counter arguments to that belong...

an old spreadsheet of mine updated with LGs $145/kWh price nb cell cost is broken down to power and energy, so higher power cells cost more. ICE AWD ICE (is similar to Malibu CamCordTima) idle stop (Malibu CamCordTima with idle stop) Micro Hybrid (Malibu CamCordTima and 12 Volt torque assist)...

EV-line http://www.ev-line.co.kr/cshelp/faq.asp Turn any outlet into a car charging point. FAQ

Hitachi to supply li ion battery for Nissan X-trail hybrid http://www.hitachi-automotive.co.jp/en/news/20150528en.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; nb Nissan X-trail hybrid is to have an E-motor at twice the power of the current Pathfinder hybrid E-motor these are the same...

AndyH asked a great question in the 3 fuel types, Diesel, Hydrogen, Electric - Mercedes thread, it deserves a topic of its own. "which of these vehicles will be the most useful in the post-oil world of 2040+?"

Mercedes sells the B class in Diesel, Hydrogen and Electric variants Diesel variant from 3.6l/100 km B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY http://www.mercedes-benz.fr/content/france/mpc/mpc_france_website/fr/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/models/b-class/w246/facts_/engines/dieselengines.html"...

On IEVs i posted the following comment 2015 Jan-Mar Q1 number of vehicles added that are fast charge capable for Europe. 13,816 Chademo 7,917 AC 22 4,573 CCS 3,748 Tesla SC kw.kwh Chademo 690,840 Tesla SC 505,980 CCS 228,670 AC 22 174,182 using data from...

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid (HEV) http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SP/X-TRAIL/HYBRID/POINT/?rstid=20140314rst000001001" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; can't discern the voltage yet but roughly speaking similar to pathfinder hybrid but double the power rating for the electric motor. similar to...

Mitsubishi ASX PHEV (AKA Outlander Sport PHEV) development from Outlander PHEV FWD instead of AWD (ie loses 1x electric axle) 1.1 litre 3 cyl turbo motor 100kw instead of 2 litre 4cyl 87kW 1 x 120kw electric motor for front axle voltage booster to 700volts for low rpm (presume the electric...

http://www.photovoltaik.eu/Kia-startet-100-Kilowatt-Ladestation,QUlEPTYwNjczMSZNSUQ9MzAwMjE.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Perhaps its Combo, but this really looks like 100kW 'Chademo' will soon transition into reality. http://evcharger.biz/products/signet"...

The is a lot of press given to DC charging, while AC charging keeps on growing nicely for example Hong Kong just installed 100 22kW AC charging points, but you won't see in on insideevs, AC is just not political/contentious...

http://www.renaultsamsungm.com/sm3ZE/index.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; looks like a fluence ZE, but with Chameleon? (44kW AC charging)

Manganese Spinel Li ion Batteries are the dominant form of automotive Lithium ion battery, used in EVs, PHEVs and HEVs, ie LEAF, Volt, Hyundai/Kia hybrids etc. This is due to its desireable safety, cost and history. The general principle is that by doping -> capacity is traded for robustness...

Still just a summary document, but has examples from 2012 and 2013 teardown analysis http://www4.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/resources/merit-review/sites/default/files/ape006_burress_2013_o.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGvKhJwKlxQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; worth watching for Japanese style

Both the Nissan and Honda were average of driving modes (ie econ and sport) RAV4 EV was average of 80% and 100% charge BMW 1 series was average of 2 different tyres Ford Focus, Mitsu i-MiEV, Toyota Scion, Tesla S, Smart Fortwo seem all at full charge only. the Toyota Scion had laughable...

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2117135666001/nissan-ceo-an-electric-car-revolution-is-happening/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ...lower prices and more infrastructure...

large swings in EV/PHEV ratio can't see the forrest for all the trees growth is driven by localistion/mass production and new entrants background primer http://www.intechopen.com/download/pdf/35183" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ok a mod should change the title, but it does raise 1 reason why Nissan didn't/doesn't add active thermal management. Its easier/safer to make a battery with as few holes in the casing as possible. After all Japanese car companies are quite aware of Tsunami and Floods.

http://vimeo.com/45505805" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; another Renault ZE concept