Ener1 and Itochu agree to sell li-ion batteries in Japan

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Auto Blog: Etc. , EV/Plug-in Click on the image above for a high-res gallery of the EnerDel Th!nk City Ener1, which has full control of the EnerDel li-ion battery company , is not only looking at partnerships in Europe (that Th!nk deal ). Ener1 announced today that is broadening its relationship with ITOCHU , a Japanese company through an memorandum of understanding that should see Ener1 batteries sold in Japan. ITOCHU will sell, market and develop Ener1 products for the Japanese auto and solar power markets. Ener1 says that ITOCHU, “leads the world market in distribution of specialized equipment and materials needed to produce lithium?ion battery cells.” There are a at least two notable numbers in the press release announcing this MOU (Car Blog Greenit after the jump). First, Ener1 says it has the manufacturing footprint to make enough batteries to store 1.17 megawatt hours of power each year. Second, this could grow to 3.12 megawatts if the company’s expansion plans come to fruition. Just thought you’d like to know. Gallery: EDTA 2008: Ener1 Th!nk City [Source: Ener1] Continue reading Ener1 and Itochu agree to sell li-ion batteries in Japan Ener1 and Itochu agree to sell li-ion batteries in Japan originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green