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Sanyo Li-ion systems for powerstorage (left) and light electric vehicle (right) applications. has developed two new lithium-ionbattery systems and will begin mass production of the new products in March 2010. It can also be used as a back-up power source for servers or mobile phone base stations.
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Keio University spin-out ELIIY Power Co., has begun operations at its new Li-ionbattery manufacturing plant in Kawasaki. ELIIY plans to market stationary power systems for commercial and residential applications. Earlier post.).
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-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions targeted for heavy-duty mobility applications. XALT Energy specializes in applying lithium-ion technology to large-scale, high-energy, high-powerstorage solutions for industries including commercial transportation, rail, marine, industrial operations and automotive.
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