Sorry to start a new thread, but couldn't find another that seemed to fit. Just a news article about Nissan selling it's 51 percent share in AESC. Some speculation about where they might be sourcing the next gen batteries.
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1105418_nissan-seeks-to-sell-aesc-electric-car-battery-venture-report
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1105418_nissan-seeks-to-sell-aesc-electric-car-battery-venture-report