Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
A123Systems develops and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and portable power markets. A123Systems patented Nanophosphate™ lithium ion batteries are designed to deliver a new combination of power, safety and life. Applicable to a wide range of industries, A123Systems’ can enable OEMs expanded flexibility in system design. With world-class expertise and management, global manufacturing operations and one of the laaargest automotive lithium ion R&D teams, A123Systems’ and its Automotive Class Lithium Ion™ products are helping to accelerate platform electrification. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Massachusetts, A123Systems’ proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
For more information, visit www.a123systems.com.
Gold Sponsors
Ener1, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: HEV) energy storage solutions company that is developing and commercializing advanced lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in HEVs (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as for military and stationary power applications. Its primary manufacturing facility is located in Indianapolis, with in-house capacity to produce the cells, modules and customized packs for up to 300,000 hybrid or 30,000 electric vehicles per year. On completion of the acquisition of the third largest cell producer in Korea in October 2008, Ener1’s global manufacturing footprint has expanded to be able to produce over 450,000 hybrid or 45,000 electric vehicle battery packs per year, with limited additional capital expenditure.
Ener1’s lithium manganese chemistry was jointly developed with the assistance of Argonne National Laboratory, and recently won the prestigious R&D100 award for excellence in technology and design. The company has focused on developing large format prismatic cells, which it believes offer superior thermal performance and require less cells per pack versus the traditional cylindrical cell designs. In addition to high profile research and development contracts with the U.S. government, Ener1 has announced commercialization of its product in the Th!nk City vehicle to go on sale in 2009, as well as late stage development programs with one of the largest European auto manufacturers and international tier one OEMs.
For more information, visit http://www.ener1.com and http://www.enerdel.com or call (212) 920-3500.
For more information, visit www.ener1.com.
Bronze Sponsors
Based in Menlo Park, California, Imara Corporation’s mission is to provide superior energy storage solutions and accelerate the adoption of alternative U.S.-based green energy sources. The company will achieve this through the research, development and manufacturing of high-power, high-energy lithium-ion batteries for power tools, outdoor power equipment, hybrid electric vehicles, specialty applications and power grid systems. Imara’s products are based on patented materials science technology and designed to be safer for the environment, from cradle to grave, than any available alternatives. Imara is funded by Battery Ventures and Nth Power, leading venture firms investing in the clean technology sector. Imara is Swahili for strength, power and endurance. For more information, visit www.ImaraCorp.com
For more information, visit www.imaracorp.com.
PEC stands for world-class manufacturing and testing equipment for the energy storage market. This includes:
- High power and accurate cyclers for cells and packs, with super fast switching between different load levels
- Inline testing equipment
- Fully automated formation and grading systems Our solutions are used in different environments such as EV, HEV, aerospace and military applications.
For more information, visit www.peccorp.com.
Valence Technology, Inc. is an international leader in the development of lithium Iron Magnesium Phosphate energy storage solutions. The company has redefined lithium battery technology and performance by marketing the industry's first safe, reliable and rechargeable lithium Iron Magnesium Phosphate battery. Celebrating twenty years in business, Valence Technology offer a proven technology and manufacturing infrastructure that delivers ISO-certified products and processes that are protected by an extensive global patent portfolio. Headquartered in Austin, Texas Valence Technology has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Valence Technology delivers to applications in the Automotive, Stationary, Industrial and Military sectors.
Traded on the NASDAQ Capital market exchange under the ticker symbol VLNC.
For more information, visit www.valence.com.
Supporting Sponsors
Ardour Capital was founded in 2002, and is a full service investment bank (member: FINRA). Ardour Capital is a leading institution in Energy Technology/Alternative Energy & Power/Clean & Renewable Technologies. We publish in-depth company research and extensive technology-focused reports and provides a wide range of financial services for both public and private companies. Ardour Global Indexes (http://www.ardourglobalindexes.com/) a family of pure-play alternative energy indexes.
Member of FINRA/SIPC.
For more information, visit www.ardourcapital.com/.
iCel Systems, Inc. is an innovative, fast paced, growing company that is committed to improving the quality of life by providing advanced technologies to aid in the fight for a cleaner, greener and healthier world. Our energy management and storage solutions reduce fossil fuel dependence by making conventional energy distribution more efficient, and sustainable energy sources consistently durable and reliable.
For more information, visit www.icelsystems.com.
Reed Smith is a global-relationship law firm acknowledged as a leading advisor to many of the world’s foremost companies in industries including financial services, life sciences, shipping, energy, trade and commodities, advertising, technology and media, and more.
For more information, visit www.reedsmith.com/.