Our Story, Leadership, and Locations

As a worldwide leader in complete lithium-ion energy storage solutions that offer high power, excellent safety and outstanding life, we provide our customers with quality products, when and where they need them. But there’s more to our story than that…

2017

A123 launches first 48V Ultraphosphate™ battery out of Hangzhou, China facility

2016

NMC based products become a larger share of our business reflecting the market shift towards electric vehicles

2015

New Ultraphosphate technology and advance 3rd generation starter battery is developed

2014

Divested grid storage business to focus on transportation and commercial

2013

A123 takes over all battery operations for Wanxiang Group

2011

First generation 12V starter battery

2010

North American operations expanded with facility openings in Michigan

2008

First production hybrid bus program

2007

First pouch cell production begins

2004

First cylindrical cell production begins

2001

A123’s proprietary Nanophosphate technology is built on novel nanoscale materials initially developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Sustainable Practices in Battery Technology

A123 products deliver excellent energy density providing more driving range per charge. Our advanced technology allows vehicle manufacturers to engineer powertrain advancements that are environmentally conscious. These advances help reduce emissions, provide better fuel economy and start to reduce our reliance on oil. Contact us to learn more.