Seven Generational Ruminations

Eurobat has 36 regular and associate member companies and represents more than 85% of the battery industry in Europe. It acts as a unified voice and reference source promoting the interests of the European automotive, industrial and special battery industries to consumers, the EU institutions and national governments. EUROBAT is the unified voice of the European automotive and industrial battery industry in policy discussions involving the industry and the European Institutions and national governments.

Nilar has developed the patented Membrane Technology that has enabled performance breakthroughs surpassing the standard Nickel Metal Hydride chemistry in terms of power density, weight, and volume. Application areas for the battery range from lightweight high power tools and high capacity stationary applications to high performance mobile applications. Today, Nilar has production lines capable of manufacturing standard NiMH 24V 9Ah and 12V 9Ah battery modules, which can be used standalone or integrated into larger pack designs. Nilar also produces smaller form-factor batteries in the ranges of 0.7 - 2.0 Ah and 12V- 72V, with high power delivery.

KAYO battery co., ltd (KAYO company) is one of the good-sized battery manufacturers in China, it is established cooperatively by China Dali corporation and Japan KAYO technology joint-stock company which has 30 years' battery researching experience. KAYO company has two production bases in Guangzhou & Shenzhen...major products include Polymer Li-ion, Li-ion, Ni-MH, Ni-CD, Li-MnO2, alkaline(environmental protection) batteries and chargers. The batteries cover quadrate, cylindrical and button cell, over 200 models, output day-by-day more than 500,000pcs.

UpStart Battery is the premier replacement battery available on the market today. Each battery is born in an OEM certified factory with whom the company signs exclusive distribution contracts for the replacement market. Quality is extremely high and backed up with a lifetime warranty. The company's production capacity is 240 million batteries per year and rising.Product lines include cellular phone batteries, camera batteries, camcorder batteries, latop batteries, notebook batteries, ipod batteries and more.UpStart Battery is distributed in the US and Canada by Pacific Citadel Capital, Inc. The company is actively seeking partners to expand to new markets, especially Mexico, Brazil, and the rest of Latin America

As one of the world's largest industrial battery manufacturers and a leader in stored energy solutions, EnerSys is at the forefront of delivering the most effective products for a wide range of applications. Enersys maintains its industry leading position by providing innovative solutions to help customers ultimately achieve their business goals. EnerSys Reserve Power Division offers a complete product line of flooded and valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries for applications such as telecommunications, UPS, utility/switchgear, security, emergency lighting, general electronics, medical, aviation, military and sport and leisure.With an integrated global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, EnerSys is able to deliver its products throughout the world in the most cost-effective manner.

Through extensive research and testing and the use of high-grade materials, EnerSys develops products that deliver optimum performance and takes energy storage technology to a higher level. When you purchase an EnerSys product, you can be assured of high quality, reliable power, backed by over 100 years of experience.

Enersys bought out the Hawker brand and makes the Genesis and Odyssey batteries that are widely used in electric vehicles.

A list, by name, of makers of Lithium-ION batteries.

Optima Batteries are among the best loved among the EV hobbyists. They are known for high power delivery.

Oak Ridge Micro-Energy, Inc. develops and produces custom designed thin film lithium and lithium-ion batteries that are ideally suited for a variety of applications where a small power source is needed. These batteries can be fabricated on a variety of substrates as well as onto chips, chip carriers or multi-chip module packages. By using the available space on a ceramic package or a silicon die, the battery can provide the required power while occupying otherwise wasted space and adding negligible mass.

The range of possible applications of these batteries derives from their important advantages compared to conventional battery technologies: (1) Because of their all solid-state construction, the batteries are completely safe under all operating conditions. (2) They can be made in any shape and size to meet the requirements of each application, and unlike many conventional batteries, the cost of thin-film batteries decreases as their size decreases. (3) Lithium-ion thin-film batteries can be heated to 280 C with no degradation in performance. This means they can be added to integrated circuits using the solder reflow process. (4) The batteries are rechargeable which means they can be significantly smaller than primary or non-rechargeable batteries for the same applications.

Excellatron Solid State, LLC, a U.S. based technology company, is introducing innovative and enabling energy storage technology. The batteries made possible by this new proprietary technology can be used in many applications and processes where other batteries would be inadequate. With this capability, a new world of possibilities opens up for the use of power stored in Excellatron batteries. Excellatron's technology will be the choice of power for high performance batteries in the future. Characteristics of Excellatron batteries include: Safety, High Temperature Capability, Long Cycle Life, Thin Flexible Profile, Unique Proprietary Passivation Barrier and Packaging Solution, High Rate Capability.

Cymbet™ Corporation (Cymbet™) is the first to market a true solid state energy system using a proprietary, patent pending "POWER FAB™" low temperature manufacturing process. The Cymbet™ thin-film battery system will enable new concepts in battery application for IC's and new products for handheld computer, communication, medical, sensor, and portable electronic devices. Cymbet™ batteries can be integrated directly within IC's or built into the electronics they power. This enabling technology uniquely combines existing deposition techniques with high energy solid state battery technology to produce a simple, competitive thin-film battery and process that has immediate application and payback.