Company Index: A123 Systems

Li-ion batteries for mobility applications

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October 15, 2014	Research Brief	24M continues its stealth mode as it tries to ward off IP theft from China
October 15, 2014	Research Brief	BYD adding manganese to its LFP cathodes starting in 2015 in a bid to lower costs and increase energy
June 17, 2014	Research Brief	LG Chem looks to China and e-bikes to counter its shrinking Li-ion market share
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October 17, 2012	Research Brief	A123's bankruptcy: Johnson Controls wins, while the grid storage business may lose
October 10, 2012	Research Brief	Denso releases Li-ion product for start-stop systems
September 11, 2012	Research Brief	The drivers for acquisition instead of JV grow stronger in China's EV ecosystem
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August 21, 2012	Research Brief	Wanxiang finalizes A123 Systems transaction, so where to now?
August 08, 2012	Research Brief	China's lithium ion 'medal' count grows as Wanxiang takes flailing A123 under its wing, highlighting continued uncertainty in the EV and grid storage markets
June 20, 2012	Research Brief	Audi's shifting EV plans mean less than it appears at first glance
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February 28, 2012	Research Brief	Wanxiang's JV with Smith Electric Vehicles sees foreign batteries enter a viable Chinese EV market
January 25, 2012	Research Brief	Coda Automotive moves into grid storage – better late than never?
January 18, 2012	Research Brief	Toda Kogyo and Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding join forces to venture into LFP domain
January 04, 2012	Research Brief	The Volt fire saga continues as safety concerns rise across the market
January 04, 2012	Research Brief	LG Chem jumps on the LFP bandwagon
November 09, 2011	Research Brief	A123 Systems woes might lead to shift in focus to grid uses
November 02, 2011	Research Brief	Uncertainty breeds opportunity after a tumultuous month in grid storage
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October 12, 2011	Research Brief	Would leasing batteries entice consumers to buy electric vehicles?
October 05, 2011	Research Brief	Aggregate disjointed markets to reach explosive growth in grid storage
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June 08, 2011	Research Brief	More details emerge on 24M Technologies
May 25, 2011	Research Brief	Johnson Controls looks to break with Saft
May 17, 2011	Research Brief	Novel device-delivery company emerges from stealth mode after receiving $15 million Series B from GSK's VC arm
May 11, 2011	Research Brief	Ener1 hit hard by failed bet on Think
May 04, 2011	Research Brief	Will the partnership between NEC and Enel spur adoption of lithium-ion batteries in grid storage?
April 20, 2011	Research Brief	Xtreme Power lands noteworthy contract for wind storage…with the help of federal money, of course
April 13, 2011	Research Brief	A123 eyes the micro-hybrid market with new 12-V offering, but Li-ion might not be fit
February 23, 2011	Research Brief	The numbers behind vehicle-to-grid: EVs save more money on the road
November 24, 2010	Research Brief	A123 relying on SAIC deal to jumpstart business on the automotive side
November 10, 2010	Research Brief	Samsung SDI/Bosch JV strikes deal with Chrysler to provide Li-ion batteries for EVs
September 29, 2010	Research Brief	Better Place extends global presence with GE and Chery Automobile partnerships
September 29, 2010	Research Brief	Elster becomes the latest smart-grid company to announce an IPO, seeking to break the mold of recent failures
September 15, 2010	Research Brief	AES and Beacon Power revisited - positive returns within reach
September 08, 2010	Research Brief	As VCs focus on maturing companies, lithium-ion developers make likely acquisition targets
September 01, 2010	Research Brief	PG&E proves that pumped hydro is not played out
August 18, 2010	Research Brief	A123 spins out a flow battery company, 24 M Technologies
August 18, 2010	Research Brief	ISE files for bankruptcy after a poor IPO
August 18, 2010	Research Brief	A123 withdraws from Chrysler, gets more business from AES
August 11, 2010	Research Brief	DOE lends $60 million for grid storage systems, but can the technology give a positive return?
June 30, 2010	Research Brief	Boston-Power adds $60 million in financing, along with new customers
June 09, 2010	Research Brief	Honeywell wins DOE grant for domestic Li-ion battery material production
May 12, 2010	Research Brief	Ener1 loses its marginal stake in vehicle market when Volvo chooses LG Chem
May 10, 2010	Research Brief	Altair sells its share of titania JV; goes all-in for batteries
May 03, 2010	Research Brief	60% of venture capitalists expect the energy and environment sector of nanotech to receive the most VC investments over the next two to three years
March 17, 2010	Research Brief	China jumps into grid storage
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February 10, 2010	Research Brief	International Battery notches surprise win of S&C Electric CES contract
February 08, 2010	Research Brief	EnerDel adds to lithium-ion battery surplus
January 20, 2010	Research Brief	A123Systems continues to bet on electric vehicle market, contributing to Fisker's recent $153 million funding round
January 13, 2010	Research Brief	LG Chem becomes heavy-weight hybrid electric vehicle champion
December 09, 2009	Research Brief	AES defines a cost-effective battery for grid substation application
November 25, 2009	Research Brief	Electrification Coalition's Roadmap leads only to more government spending
November 25, 2009	Research Brief	NGK Insulators prices are going up, just as new entrants are starting to appear
November 18, 2009	Research Brief	Fiat disbands Chrysler's electric vehicle team, putting the brakes on its development plans
November 12, 2009	Research Brief	ARPA-E acting as a smart VC firm, but cleantech startups need more
October 21, 2009	Research Brief	Should the U.S. bankroll one of the world's largest lithium-ion plants?
September 30, 2009	Research Brief	A123's IPO is a runaway success, but do investors really know what they are buying?
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September 02, 2009	Research Brief	PG&E and SCE apply for DOE smart grid development grants for large-scale energy storage projects
August 12, 2009	Research Brief	DOE issues $2.4 billion in battery and electric vehicle grants; Johnson Controls/Saft and A123Systems are big winners
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April 15, 2009	Research Brief	A123 secures $69 million new funding amidst difficult economic times
March 18, 2009	Research Brief	MIT scientists develop battery material for ultrafast charging
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January 28, 2009	Research Brief	GM pegs hopes on U.S. battery manufacturing
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January 07, 2009	Research Brief	Valence victory European patent dispute opens the door a crack for other lithium iron phosphate makers
November 19, 2008	Research Brief	Battery Power 2008 attendees talk separators and Li-ion battery safety
November 03, 2008	Research Brief	Applied Sciences updates on carbon nanofiber-based development projects with disclosed partners
October 29, 2008	Research Brief	Compact Power to supply Li-ion battery packs for GM's Volt; A123 Systems loses out
October 29, 2008	Research Brief	A123 Systems will delay IPO, is pulling its S-1
October 08, 2008	Research Brief	A123Systems rumored to be in talks with Chrysler
September 10, 2008	Research Brief	PowerGenix inks electric bicycle deal for its nickel-zinc batteries
August 13, 2008	Research Brief	A123Systems IPO finally filed, but price looks too steep
July 23, 2008	Research Brief	Saft claims highest power density lithium iron phosphate battery – with no patent issues
July 16, 2008	Research Brief	GM's woes could hurt A123Systems, but won't disrupt Compact Power
July 02, 2008	Research Brief	A123System's grid stabilization application hinges on partnership
June 25, 2008	Research Brief	Li-ion battery joint ventures signal harsh ground realities for emerging technology developers
June 25, 2008	Research Brief	DOE shows strong support for battery R&D but cautious outlook on commercial success
June 11, 2008	Research Brief	PowerGenix to supply rechargeable batteries to cordless power tool maker Original Power
June 11, 2008	Research Brief	Continental shows Li-ion commitment by taking 16% stake in Enax
May 28, 2008	Research Brief	The bells begin to toll for Cobasys
May 14, 2008	Research Brief	2010: Year of the Electric Vehicle; deadline for lithium battery introduction and scale-up
May 07, 2008	Research Brief	A123Systems IPO leaks, but the real question is valuation
April 23, 2008	Research Brief	Li-ion patent from UT allowed on reexamination; A123Systems may face fines and future royalties
April 02, 2008	Research Brief	Nanoexa claims progress towards the power tool market
March 19, 2008	Research Brief	New research on anode material for lithium-ion batteries promotes safety and energy density
February 27, 2008	Research Brief	Would you cough up $20,000 to convert your Prius to a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
February 18, 2008	Research Brief	Altairnano plows ahead in utility and military applications, but steps back from EVs
February 13, 2008	Research Brief	Lithium-ion battery costs still look too high for rapid mass adoption in PHEVs
January 30, 2008	Research Brief	Project Better Place gets a shot in the arm
January 02, 2008	Research Brief	Update on cobalt constraints
December 19, 2007	Research Brief	Toshiba and Lithium Energy Japan to enter mass production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles
December 12, 2007	Research Brief	A123 shifts manufacturing strategy, from contract manufacturing to internal production
December 05, 2007	Research Brief	A123, Nantero working on carbon nanotube-enhanced lithium-ion battery technology
November 21, 2007	Research Brief	Finally, a hybrid ultracapacitor and lithium-ion product comes to the scene
November 14, 2007	Research Brief	Compact Power delivers battery pack to GM ahead of A123Systems
November 14, 2007	Research Brief	The latest enhancement in lithium-ion battery for electric cars - vanadium doping
November 07, 2007	Research Brief	ZENN electric cars get Canadian approval; unlikely to dramatically impact bottom line
October 31, 2007	Research Brief	Li-ion battery industry rooting for A123 to lose in its patent dispute
October 24, 2007	Research Brief	A123Systems continues to fuel the "will it, won't it" fire
October 10, 2007	Research Brief	All lithium-ion batteries are not created equal
October 09, 2007	Research Brief	Evonik targets automotive batteries with nanoparticle technology
October 03, 2007	Research Brief	Electric vehicles are back — or are they?
August 13, 2007	Research Brief	NanoDynamics pulls IPO amidst cover of market downturn, keeping the "nano" story alive for investors.
August 06, 2007	Research Brief	Nano-enabled electric car batteries move towards commercialization?
June 04, 2007	Research Brief	NanoDynamics looks for a CFO with IPO looming
May 21, 2007	Research Brief	General Motors uses nanotechnology
May 21, 2007	Research Brief	Argonne National Laboratory develops new method for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
May 14, 2007	Research Brief	A123 Systems buys Hymotion
May 07, 2007	Research Brief	Financial Times misfires when projecting nanotech IPOs
March 12, 2007	Research Brief	Nanotech penny stock activity
January 29, 2007	Research Brief	A123 Systems raises $40 million Series D
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October 09, 2006	Research Brief	Cambrios founder Belcher collaborating with A123 founder Chiang on transparent, thin-film batteries
May 30, 2006	Research Brief	A123 batteries, Oxonica catalysts see consumer product launches this week
April 03, 2006	Research Brief	Nanoexa claims major funding; plans nanomaterial IP roll up
February 06, 2006	Research Brief	A123 Systems gets $30 million, builds up Detroit team

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