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A123 Systems and Wanxiang execute definitive agreements for investment of up to $465M in A123

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A123 Systems expects the full investment from Wanxiang will provide it with the capital necessary to strengthen its competitive position in the global vehicle electrification and grid energy storage markets. Further, Wanxiang has demonstrated its commitment to partnering with and investing in U.S.

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A123 Systems in non-binding MoU with Wanxiang for strategic investment of up to $450M; Wanxiang would own up to 80% of A123 common stock

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Wanxiang’s proposed investment in A123 is intended to create the capital structure necessary for the company to continue growing its core businesses, and alignment with Wanxiang is also expected to substantially strengthen A123’s access to the growing vehicle electrification and grid-scale energy storage markets in China.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority will receive funds to purchase all-electric transit buses and an energy storage system. The buses will be deployed in areas such as downtown and the University. 1,000,000.

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