Research and Markets: Lithium-Ion And Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries, Lithium, Rare Earth Lanthanum And The Future Of Hybrid Electric Vehicles 2009-2020

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2dfa5e/lithiumion_and_ni) has
announced the addition of the "Lithium-Ion And Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries,
Lithium, Rare Earth Lanthanum And The Future Of Hybrid Electric Vehicles,
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles And Electric Vehicles 2009-2020" report to
their offering.

"Lithium-Ion And Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries, Lithium, Rare Earth Lanthanum
And The Future Of Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles And
Electric Vehicles - Global Markets, Technologies, And Opportunities: 2009-2020
Analysis and Forecasts"

The auto industry is about to enter a new era: the electrification of cars. The
move to electrified cars will have dramatic, disruptive consequences to
consumers, auto makers, input suppliers, battery producers, regulators, mining
companies, oil producers, electric utilities, R&D activities and investors,
among others. However, from this change will come enormous opportunities,
including the reduction in CO2 and global warming, less dependence on oil, more
geopolitical independence, technological advancements, very large, new
industries and markets, and huge profits.

The economic, regulatory and technological advantages of hybrid electric
vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles
(EVs) means that dramatic growth in their adoption and usage will be seen over
the next 11 years to 2020, both in the US and worldwide.

Batteries are the key technology enablers for the future of HEVs, PHEVs and EVs.
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries currently dominate the HEV market, but
they soon will be replaced by lithium-ion ones.

The report analyzes the global market for HEVs, PHEVs and EVs during the 2009 to
2020 period. It also examines the global markets for nickel-metal hydride and
lithium-ion batteries used in these vehicles, since batteries are the key
technology enablers.

Since lithium is the key input for lithium-ion batteries and the rare earth
lanthanum is the key input for nickel-metal hydride batteries, these markets
also are discussed.

Electric vehicle, lithium-ion battery and nickel-metal hydride battery
technologies are discussed in detail.

Profiles of major players in the HEV, PHEV, EV, lithium-ion batteries, NiMH
batteries, lithium and rare earth markets are given, including company overview,
activities related to these markets and financial information.

Companies Mentioned:

* A123 Systems, Inc.
* Arafura Resources Limited
* Avalon Rare Metals Inc.
* Enax, Inc.
* EnerSys
* FMC Corp
* Ford Motor Company
* General Motors
* Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.
* GS Yuasa Corporation
* Honda Motor Co., Ltd
* Johnson Controls
* Inner Mongolia Baotousteel Rare Earth Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.
* LG Chem Ltd.
* Lynas Corporation Ltd.
* NEC Corporation
* Nordic Mining ASA
* Rhodia SA
* Rockwood Holdings
* SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
* SQM S.A.
* Tesla Motors, Inc.
* Toyota Motor
* Western Lithium Canada Corporation
* BMW
* Chevron Corporation
* Compact Power, Inc.
* Continental Automotive Systems
* Daimler AG
* Energy Conversion Devices
* Ford Motor Co.
* Magna International Inc.
* Saft
* STMicroelectronics
* Tanfield Group

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