Looking Forward

Moderator: Dean Taylor, SCE

Tom Turrentine, Director, PHEV Research Center, UCD

Topic: Lessons Learned

• Batteries are too expensive
• Minimum 20k units per year for profit
• ZEV program viewed as cost by US OEM; as a threat by Japan OEM
• EV deployments require education of consumers and industry
• Public fast charging infrastructure was expensive and over subsidized
• Need to simplify buy process (shouldn't have to sell the infrastructure with car: setup house for charging, change utility rates, etc)
• Multiple charging standards increased problems and cost
• Niche markets provide a lot of opportunity
• Keys for success:
  • Keep it simple
  • Will require social adaptations given limited range and charging
  • Better coordination between partners
  • R&D and deployment will take time

Masato Fukino, Senior Manager, Hybrid Technology Dept, Nissan

• Goal of reducing CO2 by 70% by 2050. 
• ICE CO2 can still be reduced by 30%
• Developing li-ion MN spinel battery in laminated flat pack that has tested out at 150,000 miles
• Nissan is committed to becoming a zero emissions vehicle leader
• Plan on starting US sales in FY2010

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