AB Company is already supplying lithium-ion storage batteries for standard production vehicles and is heavily involved in developing new hybrid and electric vehicle platforms.

AB公司已经开始为标准生产的车辆供应锂子蓄电池，并积极参与研发新型混合动力汽车平台及电动力汽车平台。

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Austin has operations by Freescale Semiconductor, which has a long track record with General Motors and ActaCell, started as a spinoff from U-T, which is developing the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

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In very related news, GM has struck a deal with Massachusetts-based battery developer A123 Systems to produce flat lithium-ion batteries for use in upcoming plug-in electric vehicles, such as the Chevy Volt.

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Another example: A123 Systems, a Massachusetts company that produces lithium-ion batteries, has created a large design and manufacturing center in Michigan to be near their automotive customers for electric and hybrid vehicles.

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