A123 Systems Wants to Mass Produce Li-Ion Batteries in USA : TreeHugger

A123 Systems Wants to Mass Produce Li-Ion Batteries in USA : TreeHugger: "A123Systems has announced today that is has applied under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program to qualify for $1.84 billion in loans. The goal? Built lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in the United States, with the first construction location in southeast Michigan near Detroit."