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.

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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.

The new production facility to be set up at Kashiwazaki city, in Niigata Prefecture, to manufacture rechargeable batteries in anticipation of strong demand for use in electric vehicles.

ReVolt has developed rechargeable zinc-air batteries that can store three times the energy of lithium ion batteries, by volume, while costing only half as much.

Automotive industry is undergoing a radical change wherein traditional internal combustion (IC) engines are being replaced by battery-powered motors.

Researchers at TU Graz have developed a new method that utilizes silicon for a lithium-ion battery. Its storage capacity is 10 times higher than the graphite substrate which has been used in batteries.

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