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A123Systems Raises $69 Million in New Round of Private Financing; GE Increases Ownership to More than 10%, Director of GE Global Research to Join Board

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GE Energy Financial Services and GE Capital’s Equity unit provided $15 million of the amount raised by A123 in this financing. In addition to the private capital, A123 is seeking funds under federal and state stimulus and other programs to ramp up its production capabilities in Michigan. Earlier post.)

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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Additionally, through its stimulus programs and local industrial policies, the Chinese government is providing a range of grants, low-interest loans and related financial and tax incentives. GSR Ventures has offices in Beijing and Silicon Valley. Purcell, Jr., Earlier post.).

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MassCEC Approves $5M Forgivable Loan for A123 Systems; Targeted at Expansion for Grid Storage Systems

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Under the terms of the MassCEC financing, A123 will double its Massachusetts employment to more than 500 by 2014. A123 Systems has added more than 50 corporate and research and development jobs in Massachusetts in the last year associated with its expanded US manufacturing capacity in Michigan.

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Materials Company EnerG2 Breaks Ground on Plant for Ultracap Electrode Materials

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EnerG2 anticipates that ultracapacitors containing its materials will be used by the automotive industry for hybrid electric vehicles, by electronics manufacturers for enhancing the life and usability of consumer goods, and by a variety of industrial customers to deliver an breadth of new ways to improve energy efficiency.

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EnerDel Plans to Invest $237M in New Indiana Lithium-Ion Battery Plant

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The new Indiana plant will give EnerDel the capacity to produce battery packs for approximately 600,000 hybrid electric vehicles, or 60,000 battery-electric cars. The Indiana plant will be financed through a $118.5 The Indiana plant will be financed through a $118.5 Earlier post.)

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PwC industry survey provides check-up on determining factors for EV success

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Global hybrid + EV assembly forecast. More than 200 participants from the automotive, utilities, energy, technology, government, finance, education and other sectors provided their feedback for the effort. of respondents believe hybrids and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are the most appealing to consumers overall.

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

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As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. million was financed through capital leases. Ener1 purchased $21.3

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