Nissan partners with NEC for advanced Li-Ion batteries

TOKYO? Nissan, NEC and its subsidiary NEC TOKIN announced that its joint-venture company ? Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) ? is about to begin operations. AESC focus is on the development and mass production of advanced Li-Ion batteries for a wide range of automotive applications from hybrids, electric vehicles to fuel-cell vehicles. NEC and NEC TOKIN bring their expertise in cell-technology and electrode production, while Nissan will contribute from its long experience in real-world vehicle application.