A123 Systems, Inc.

Horiba Automotive Test Systems to acquire FuelCon AG

Horiba Europe GmbH has announced that it has agreed terms for the acquisition of FuelCon AG. FuelCon will become part…

A123 to invest in Solid Power

A123 is to invest in Solid Power, a developer of technology which works in the energy density and safety of next…

PPG opens new automotive refinish training centre in Argentina

PPG has opened a new 300 sq m training centre for automotive refinish professionals in Pillar, Argentina. The company expects…

A123 to build new US$40m Michigan headquarters

A123 is to build a new US$40m headquarters complex in Novi, Michigan, housing all corporate functions, an engineering centre, new…

A123 opens new Czech Republic facility

A123 Systems has opened its new manufacturing facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic, with the site due to produce more than…

US: A123 Systems to double battery capacity

A123 Systems plans to double global battery manufacturing capacity to 1.5 GWh within the next three years. The company operates…

CHINA: Wanxiang to relaunch rebranded Fisker Karma in 2016

Wanxiang Group will delay the relaunch of the Fisker Karma hybrid sports car until mid-2016, according to local reports. The…

CHINA: A123 Systems completes Changzhou facilities sale to Johnson Matthey

A123 Systems says it has completed the sale of its facilities for the production of certain battery materials to Johnson…

US: Momentum building for Wanxiang in Fisker bid

Momentum appears to be building behind Wanxiang's last minute efforts to purchase bankrupt hybrid carmaker Fisker. The company has filed…

US: Wanxiang secures CFIUS approval for A123 Systems buy

Wanxiang America has secured the green light from US authorities to buy A123 Systems, although the military element of the…