So the Japanese are starting the standardization drive already. Hope the US auto makers can get in early enough to influence the emerging standard(s):
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/07/japanese-compan.html#more
"The companies aim to pitch their specifications to the International Organization for Standardization, with the goal of creating the global yardstick for lithium ion batteries in vehicles.
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/07/japanese-compan.html#more
"The companies aim to pitch their specifications to the International Organization for Standardization, with the goal of creating the global yardstick for lithium ion batteries in vehicles.