Electrification Technologies (Part 2): Nissan developing 60kWh battery for EVs
Honda's 2 motor HV system maximizes efficiency, "zero delay" promoted for new NSX
2016/03/03
- Summary
- Nissan: A future society created by electric vehicles
- Extending EV driving range
- Practical application of 30kWh batteries as a first step for developing 60kWh batteries
- Plans to further expand facilities from the 17,000 charging spots available at the end of 2015
- Honda: Hybrid technology as a linchpin for electrified vehicles
- Basic concepts of the 2-motor hybrid i-MMD
- All-new NSX: Promoting "zero delay" for driving, stopping and turning
Summary
This report will take up the electrification strategies of Nissan and Honda based on lectures given at the Automotive World expo in January 2016.
During a lecture titled "Future society created by electric vehicle," Nissan unveiled plans to increase the capacity of the batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), and discussed the present and future of charging infrastructure. The company will significantly extend the driving range of EVs with the 60kWh high-capacity battery it is currently developing.
Honda gave a presentation titled, "Evolution and latest technology of electric propulsion system of Honda." The company introduced the design concepts of its two-motor hybrid system (i-MMD: Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive), which is equipped in the Accord and new NSX, as well as new technology incorporated in both of these hybrid vehicles (HVs). The i-MMD was developed with the aim of maximizing powertrain efficiency. The new NSX practically realizes zero-delay performance for forward travel, stopping, and turning.
Related reports:
Electrification Technologies (Part 1): Continental's 48V mild hybrid (February 2016)
Honda Accord Hybrid teardown (Part 1): PCU and chassis (February 2014)
Honda Accord Hybrid teardown (Part 2): Battery and electric servo brake (February 2014)
Honda Accord Hybrid teardown (Part 3): Drive unit (February 2014)
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