After getting nearly 100-million dollars from the federal government plus a benefits package from Jacksonville, French lithium-ion battery maker Saft (Euronext: Saft) will build its plant in Jacksonville.

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) Announce Storage Battery System for Solar Cell Hybrid Applications and Electric Motor Battery System for Light Electric Vehicles.

The first new rechargeable battery technology in more than 20 years, Popular Science editors singled out PowerGenix batteries for their ability to deliver power on par with disposables.

ITRI introduces STOBA (self-terminated oligomers with hyper-branched architecture), the first material technology to enhance the safety of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

To address this growing technology and to help standardize development, SAE International is creating a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee which will serve as a center for standardization.

The first solar power charging station, with 18 charger lines, has been built and put into use in Longgang, Shenzhen. It can provide energy for 18 electric vehicles.

Coulomb Technologies, the leader in networked electric vehicle charging stations announced it has signed ChargePoint Pty Ltd to an exclusive distribution agreement in Australia.

Western Lithium Canada Corporation (TSX VENTURE: WLC) and Rocky Mountain Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE: RKY) announce that they have jointly determined to terminate the non-binding letter of intent.

Japan firms NEC Corp. (TSE:6701) and NEC Tokin Corp. have decided to upgrade their production plan for lithium ion battery electrodes in a bet that demand will climb for use in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Exide Technologies recently introduced ReStore Energy Systems, a new division dedicated to the development and pursuit of new markets for renewable energy storage and lithium ion energy systems.

“Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015”, provides in-depth analysis of the ultracapacitors market. The report provides detailed assessment of the global ultracapacitor industry.

Zinc-air Batteries Store More Than Three Times the Energy of Lithium-ion. ReVolt, a Swiss spinoff from a Norwegian research firm, promises to triple the driving range of electric cars.

American Lithium Minerals Inc. (OTCBB: AMLM) announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Green Energy lithium project in Utah. The project consists of mining claims covering an area of 6,000 acres.

Exide Technologies (Nasdaq:XIDE) Launches ReStore Energy Systems Division to Develop New Renewable Energy Storage and Lithium Ion Energy Systems for High-Growth Global Markets.

ExxonMobil Chemical?s affiliate TonenGeneral and Toray Industries have agreed to establish a global joint venture for the battery separator film business.

EarthSure, a renewable energy company and innovator in alternative energy sources introduces its most ground-breaking invention to date.

Panasonic announced that it resolved to acquire the shares of SANYO Electric Co. Japan?s Sanyo Electric is supplying batteries to PSA Peugeot Citroen for use in the French firm?s hybrid and electric vehicles.

Saft Groupe S.A. announces its intention to raise approximately ?120m in equity capital by way of a rights issue to fund its lithium-ion battery factories in the United States and reinforce its financial flexibility.

The modeling by CCIC has increased the target estimate for the mine area to 29-30 million tonnes grading 1.1%-1.2% Li2O.