EnerDel just announced that they have signed a contract to supply AC Transit with lithium-ion batteries for buses. AC Transit is buying 16 new hybrid electric fuel cell buses, and EnerDel will supply advanced battery systems for all 16 of them. The buses will be powered by lithium batteries and tanks of hydrogen that fit on top of the vehicles.
In a press release, executives from both AC Transit and EnerDel commented on the deal: … Read the rest
Yesterday MDB Capital downgraded EnerDel (HEV) from Buy to Hold based on valuation.
Hat tip to Street Insider
MDB analyst says, “We believe that the company is continuing to build a solid pipeline of potential customers including the possible reemergence of Think Global. This pipeline (including Fisker Automotive) will likely provide the company with significant revenue growth beginning in the back half of calendar 2009. We are maintaining our earnings model for calendar 2010 with … Read the rest
EnerDel (HEV) is still a development stage company trying to become a lithium ion battery leader so it’s earnings results aren’t all that significant at this point. The company is still putting its plan in place and getting plants up and running.
“The first quarter was marked by continued execution against the strategic plan laid out in the fourth quarter earnings call,” commented Chairman and CEO, Charles Gassenheimer. “We have a clear focus for production, … Read the rest
The Fisker Karma, expected to be the first plug-in hybrid to hit the streets with a launch date in about one year may use Ener Del’s (HEV) lithium ion batteries if testing works out. The two companies have signed a letter of intent for a potential long term lithium ion battery supply agreement contingent upon reliability and performance testing. Fisker plans to build 15K vehicles per year and market them through and existing network of … Read the rest
This Friday at noon, Indiana Senator Evan Bayh will be an honored guest of EnerDel (HEV) at a ceremony marking the commissioning of the country’s first commercial scale production line for lithium-ion battery packs. To meet anticipated demand, EnerDel plans to expand the plant in Indiananopolis, pack assembly capacity at its Noblesville plant and may expand further through the purchase or construction of a 3rd plant. Anticipated annual production is currently in the neighborhood of … Read the rest
Enerdel has a new Chief Technology Officer, Cyrus Ashtiani. Ashtiani comes with a glowing set of qualifications: 14 years of experience, 11 patents in the industry, and a wealth of experience that includes putting the first lithium-ion battery into a hybrid vehicle.
From Ener1’s press release, here is Dr. Ashtiani commenting on why he’s joining forces with Ener1, as well as more information about his accomplishments:
… Read the rest"This is a vital time for the industry.
Ener1 (HEV) is announcing an important relationship with a heavy duty OEM manufacturer and the Department of Energy to develop lithium ion batteries for hybrid buses and other heavy duty vehicles. It’s not a big deal in terms of monetary compensation at just 1.25 million, but it’s a clear vote of confidence in Ener1 (HEV) which will test their battery technologies under a variety of real world conditions.
“Ener1 has some of the world’s leading … Read the rest
Ener1 reported today that its subsidiary, EnerDel, has moved to the next phase in its contract with the Department of Defense. Under the contract, EnerDel is helping the Pentagon develop high performance lithium-ion batteries for unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAV’s.
In September, EnerDel was awarded $4 million to create "lightweight, high-performance battery solutions" for military use. Now, EnerDel has received a Phase 2 award of $1.46 million to develop a complimentary anode for the … Read the rest
Ener1 (HEV), a development stage company in the business of lithium-ion batteries for plugin hybrid autos reported a narrow loss than in the year ago quarter with an EPS of -.08, compared to -.16. Revenues nearly doubled over the year ago quarter to $39K.
Some highlights from the quarter:
– received a purchase order to deliver 2 prototype plug-in hybrid lithium-ion battery packs in Feb 09 to a major European auto maker. HEV will also … Read the rest