A company not well known for its lithium-ion battery production may soon become one of the world’s largest battery producers.  Hitachi is not a front runner in production of lithium-ion automotive batteries, but their intentions over the course of the next several years could certainly change where they stand amongst the elite battery producers. According [...]

The rush to the White House is on as automakers, battery makers, and other suppliers have flooded Washington in search of funding.  Sound familiar, asking Washington for money has become commonplace today, but this is a little different.  Washington has agreed to give out money and lots of it to those who fit the description. [...]