The Energy Report presented an interview with economist Daniela Desormeaux of Santiago, where she discussed about small-cap lithium companies.
Pitch Engine reported that International Lithium Corp. (TSX:ILC) has signed an option agreement with Metron Capital Corp. (TSX:MCN.P) relating to its wholly owned Forgan Lake property, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Reuters reported Sony Corp. (NYSE:SNE) has decided to move lithium ion batteries construction to overseas by March 2014.
Reuters reported that A123 Systems (NYSE:AONE.O) declined its 2011 revenue forecast twice in three months.
PC World reported that IBM has developed a lithium ion battery which can quintuple the electric vehicle’s range from 100 miles to 500 miles and store 1,000 times more energy.
Bloomberg reported that A123 Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:AONE) surged 22 percent as Fisker Automotive Inc. announced that most plug-in electric sports cars are using A123 packs already have been fixed.
Gas2 reported that a new lithium battery plant in Russia is the largest in the world.
Bloomberg reported that according to PricewaterhouseCoopers, manufacturers worldwide will likely encounter shortage of metals such as Lithium, Cobalt and Beryllium over the next five years.
Reuters reported that Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC) will supply lithium ion batteries for Toyota’s Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Bike Biz reported that new lithium ion technology is being developed that will strengthen the energy capacity of batteries.
Friday, January 27, 2012