Comments on: A123Systems Preparing IPO http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/ Helping the Earth with Technology Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:42:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: remote control software http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-38267 remote control software Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:22:28 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-38267 <p>The producer of lithium-ion batteries has raised a significant amount of capital before issuing an IPO.</p> The producer of lithium-ion batteries has raised a significant amount of capital before issuing an IPO.

]]> By: remote control software http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-36833 remote control software Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:58:20 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-36833 <p>Plug-in hybrids are clearly a MUCH better idea than regular hybrids, but it's a shame they don't offer this kit for a gas-only car. The Prius, despite it's claims, is actually a bad car for the environment. The nickel for the batteries is mined in northern Canada with horrible pollution in prince william sound, and then shipped between a variety of continents before being installed in the car.</p> <p>Using these kits to convert existing gas-powered cars would mean recycling old cars, jobs for mechanics in the U.S., and real improvement in terms of cars' carbon footprints. I get that the Prius is more of a symbol than a solution, so it certainly makes sense that they would offer the kit for that car first... but I'll hold out for the full conversion.</p> Plug-in hybrids are clearly a MUCH better idea than regular hybrids, but it’s a shame they don’t offer this kit for a gas-only car. The Prius, despite it’s claims, is actually a bad car for the environment. The nickel for the batteries is mined in northern Canada with horrible pollution in prince william sound, and then shipped between a variety of continents before being installed in the car.

Using these kits to convert existing gas-powered cars would mean recycling old cars, jobs for mechanics in the U.S., and real improvement in terms of cars’ carbon footprints. I get that the Prius is more of a symbol than a solution, so it certainly makes sense that they would offer the kit for that car first… but I’ll hold out for the full conversion.

]]> By: 13 Battery Startups Hitting the Road With Lithium-ion http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-35081 13 Battery Startups Hitting the Road With Lithium-ion Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:01:50 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-35081 <p>[...] Motorola and Qualcomm. The startup had raised $132 million by late 2007, and last year filed for an IPO. But A123 has since revised its registration with the SEC several times (taking into account tumult [...]</p> [...] Motorola and Qualcomm. The startup had raised $132 million by late 2007, and last year filed for an IPO. But A123 has since revised its registration with the SEC several times (taking into account tumult [...]

]]> By: Battery Maker A123Systems Charges Up With $69M http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-28976 Battery Maker A123Systems Charges Up With $69M Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:10:30 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-28976 <p>[...] the haze of the downturn, despite that lost deal to supply batteries to GM’s ( s GM) Volt and a stalled IPO. The good news started last week when the lithium ion battery maker announced a deal to supply [...]</p> [...] the haze of the downturn, despite that lost deal to supply batteries to GM’s ( s GM) Volt and a stalled IPO. The good news started last week when the lithium ion battery maker announced a deal to supply [...]

]]> By: Why A123Systems Lost the Volt Battery Deal « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-23857 Why A123Systems Lost the Volt Battery Deal « Earth2Tech Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:07:52 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-23857 <p>[...] with a fresh round of capital (funds totaled $132 million in October 2007) and by May seemed to be headed for an IPO. But less than two weeks into 2009, the Massachusetts-based company has been defeated in a battle [...]</p> [...] with a fresh round of capital (funds totaled $132 million in October 2007) and by May seemed to be headed for an IPO. But less than two weeks into 2009, the Massachusetts-based company has been defeated in a battle [...]

]]> By: JAMES T GLASS http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-19792 JAMES T GLASS Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:41:17 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-19792 <p>WOULD LIKE INFO ON IPO FOR A123</p> WOULD LIKE INFO ON IPO FOR A123

]]> By: Battery Maker A123 Systems Files to Raise Up to $175M in IPO « http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-16033 Battery Maker A123 Systems Files to Raise Up to $175M in IPO « Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:06:00 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-16033 <p>[...] 20, 2008 in Blog by andymontana As expected, lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems has filed to go public. Given that the company is one of [...]</p> [...] 20, 2008 in Blog by andymontana As expected, lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems has filed to go public. Given that the company is one of [...]

]]> By: Battery Maker A123 Systems Files to Raise Up to $175M in IPO « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-15417 Battery Maker A123 Systems Files to Raise Up to $175M in IPO « Earth2Tech Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:42:42 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-15417 <p>[...] Written by Katie Fehrenbacher No Comments Posted August 8th, 2008 at 11:42 am in Startups As expected, lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems has filed to go public. Given that the company is one of [...]</p> [...] Written by Katie Fehrenbacher No Comments Posted August 8th, 2008 at 11:42 am in Startups As expected, lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems has filed to go public. Given that the company is one of [...]

]]> By: Albert Zaretsky http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-13099 Albert Zaretsky Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:56:52 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-13099 <p>Has A123 Systems come up with an appreciable advance to Lithium Ion Batteries?</p> Has A123 Systems come up with an appreciable advance to Lithium Ion Batteries?

]]> By: Bob Peters http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-13004 Bob Peters Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:45:13 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-13004 <p>How can I invest in A123 Systems befor it goes public?</p> How can I invest in A123 Systems befor it goes public?

]]> By: International Battery: Will $100M Fuel Car Maker Deals? « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/05/01/a123systems-preparing-ipo/#comment-11670 International Battery: Will $100M Fuel Car Maker Deals? « Earth2Tech Thu, 22 May 2008 07:00:59 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2071#comment-11670 <p>[...] hybrid vehicles will have to grow big fast to grab the lucrative deals with the automakers. While A123 Systems is preparing an IPO to bring in funds for growth, a startup called International Battery, which develops lithium ion [...]</p> [...] hybrid vehicles will have to grow big fast to grab the lucrative deals with the automakers. While A123 Systems is preparing an IPO to bring in funds for growth, a startup called International Battery, which develops lithium ion [...]

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