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In 1996, Nissan implemented a lithium-ion battery on a production vehicle for the first time anywhere in the world. Based on a wealth of accumulated technologies and real-world driving data, Nissan has now developed the Compact Lithium-ion Battery that features a thin laminated cell. This Compact Lithium-ion Battery has only about half the weight and volume of a conventional cylindrical battery, yet it delivers high performance, with about 1.5 times the output. Easily fitted to a car chassis, it will contribute greatly to the popularization of fuel-cell and hybrid vehicles. |
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| Featured on the 2003 Model X-TRAIL FCV |
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Small in size and with superior cooling efficiency, the Compact Lithium-ion Battery is featured on Nissan's 2003 model X-TRAIL FCV. The battery contributes significantly to improving the vehicle's cruising range and interior space efficiency.
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The laminated cell design and high-power electrode technology improve power output by 1.5 times and reduce the volume by more than half compared with the conventional cylindrical cell. |
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The thin cell construction also enables a thin module design for a substantial improvement in battery cooling efficiency. |
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Locating the battery under the floor achieves compact and highly efficient vehicle packaging, including a low, flat floor, among other advantages. |
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2003 Model X-TRAIL FCV
| Successful development of a unique laminated cell based on the results of long-term research |
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With fewer components than the cylindrical cell, the laminated cell is extremely compact and lightweight. In addition, higher power has been attained through material improvements made to the lithium manganese positive electrode and the carbon negative electrode. Reliable sealing and other issues have also been successfully resolved, based on Nissan's extensive experience with automotive lithium-ion batteries and real-world driving data.
