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Rechargeable Batteries - Global Strategic Business Report

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GIA-MCP1074
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March 2012
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Summary

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Rechargeable Batteries in US$ Million by the following Battery Chemistries: Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, and Lithium Ion Polymer. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 150 companies including many key and niche players such as Battery Technology, Inc., BYD Company Limited, Danionics A/S, Duracell International, Inc., E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Ltd., Energizer Holdings, Inc., Eveready Industries India Ltd., FDK Corporation, GP Batteries International Limited, GS Yuasa Corp, Hitachi Maxell Ltd., LG Chem,  Panasonic Corporation, Sanyo Electric Co Ltd., Sanyo Energy (USA) Corporation, Saft Groupe SA, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Sony Corp., Spectrum Brands Incorporated, VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co., KgaA, TCL Hyperpower Batteries, Inc., Uniross Batteries, and Valence Technology, Inc.  Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 								MCP-1074
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT	


                                            CONTENTS


  I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-2
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3
       Rechargeable Batteries                                           I-3
       Types of Rechargeable Batteries                                  I-4
        Nickel-Cadmium                                                  I-4
        Nickel-Metal Hydride                                            I-4
        Lithium-Ion                                                     I-4
        Lithium-Polymer                                                 I-4

 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. MARKET OVERVIEW                                                    II-1
      Introduction                                                      II-1
        Table 1: Global Rechargeable Batteries Market (2010):
        Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Battery Chemistry -
        Lithium Ion, Nickel-Metal Hydride, Nickel-Cadmium, and
        Lithium Ion Polymer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        II-2
      Global Competitive Scenario                                       II-2
       Batteries Market                                                 II-2
        Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Batteries Market
        (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Sanyo,
        Samsung SDI, Panasonic, Sony, BYD, LG Chemical, and Others
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-2
       Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer Batteries Market                       II-3
        Table 3: Leading Players in the Global Li-Ion and Li-Ion
        Polymer Batteries Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Sanyo, Samsung SDI, Sony, LG Chemical,
        Panasonic, BYD, Maxell, and Others (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    II-3
       NiCd Batteries Market                                            II-3
        Table 4: Leading Players in the Global NiCd Batteries Market
        (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Sanyo, BYD,
        SAFT, Panasonic, and Others (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    II-3
       NiMH Batteries Market                                            II-4
        Table 5: Leading Players in the Global NiMH Batteries Market
        (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Primearth
        EV Energy, Sanyo, GP Batteries, Yuasa, Panasonic, and Others
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-4
      Consumption Scenario                                              II-4
       Cellular Phones and Laptops - Major Application Areas            II-4
        Table 6: Global Rechargeable Battery Market (2009):
        Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Application Area -
        Cellular Phones, Laptops, HEV, Power Tools, and Others
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-4
       Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer Rechargeable Battery Segment           II-5
        Table 7: Global Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer Rechargeable
        Battery Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        by Application Area - Cellular Phones, Laptops, Power Tools,
        Digital Cameras, and Others (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    II-5
       NiCd Rechargeable Battery Segment                                II-5
        Table 8: Global NiCd Rechargeable Battery Market (2009):
        Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Application Area -
        Power Tools, E bikes, Security Lighting, Toys, and Others
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-5
       NiMH Rechargeable Battery Segment                                II-6
        Table 9: Global NiMH Rechargeable Battery Market (2009):
        Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Application Area -
        HEV, General Electronics, Cordless Phones, and Others
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-6
      Materials Scenario                                                II-6
       Table 10: Global Li-Ion Battery Materials Market (2008):
       Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Material Type -
       Cathode Material, Separator, Anode Material, Copper Foil,
       Electrolyte, and Aluminum Foil (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                     II-6

       Table 11: Global Li-Ion Battery Market (2008): Percentage
       Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Cathode Active Material -
       LiCoO2, LiMn2O4, NCM, NCA, and LiFePO4 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                       II-7

       Table 12: Leading Players in the Global LiCoO2 Market (2008):
       Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Nichia Corp.,
       Umicore Korea, Seimi Chemical, Nippon Chemical, BYD, and
       Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                      II-7
      Global Battery Sector Attracts Higher Investments                 II-7
       Li-Ion Batteries See Increased Investments                       II-8

  2. TRENDS IN THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES MARKET                        II-9
      Will Growth in Europe be Held Hostage by the Debt Crisis?         II-9
      Impact of the 2007-2009 Recession In Retrospect                   II-10
      Consumer Electronics Boost Market                                 II-10
      Battery Makers Tuning Energies for the Booming Digital World      II-10
      Automotive Sector Extends Huge Opportunities for Rechargeable
       Batteries                                                        II-11
      Electric Powertrain System - Making the Electric Vehicles a
       Feasible Option                                                  II-12
      Automotive Sector Demand More of Large-Format Lithium Batteries   II-12
       Cathode - A Vital Component of Automotive-Grade Lithium-Ion
        Battery                                                         II-13
       Electric Vehicle Battery Business Prospects Tied to Electric
        Transportation & Clean Mobility Markets                         II-13
       Geographical Footprints - A Core Factor for Lithium-Ion
        Battery Players                                                 II-13
       Government Subsidies to Drive Both Long- and Short-Term Changes  II-14
      Growing Demand Spurs Production                                   II-14
      Manufacturers Face Difficulties                                   II-14
      Lithium Batteries - Undeterred Growth                             II-14
      Nanotechnology Thin Film Lithium-ion Batteries Set to Grow        II-15
      Zinc Chemistries to Expand                                        II-15
      NiCd Battery Demand on Decline                                    II-16
      Large Scale Manufacturers Hinder Growth of Small Scale Players    II-16
      Manufacturers Resort to Continuous Innovation to Stay Afloat      II-16
      Existing Chemistries Face Increased Competition from Latest
       Battery Chemistries                                              II-16
      Rechargeable Lithium Batteries Making Mark in Armed Forces
       Applications                                                     II-16
      Ready-to-Use Rechargeable Batteries - Set To Create a Revolution  II-16
      Super Charge Ion Battery (SCiB) - A Threat to Li-Ion Battery      II-17
      Asia-Pacific - Dominating the Lithium-ion Battery Production      II-17
      Advanced Batteries Sector - Overview                              II-18
      Global Demand for Battery Materials to Surge                      II-18

  3. TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS                                               II-20
      Portable Fuel Cell Batteries                                      II-20
      Biofuel Cell: Will it Sound a Death Knell for Traditional
       Rechargeable Batteries?                                          II-20
      Li-Ion Polymer Batteries Getting Thinner                          II-20
      Aluminum-Air Batteries Poised to Gain Ground                      II-20
      Nanotechnology - Making its Impact in a Slow Fashion              II-21

  4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                   II-22
      Battery - Device Maker’s Need                                     II-22
      Types of Batteries                                                II-22
       Alkaline Batteries                                               II-22
       Carbon-Zinc (LeClanche) Batteries                                II-22
       Lead-Acid Batteries                                              II-22
       Lithium Batteries                                                II-22
       Magnesium Batteries                                              II-22
       Mercury Batteries                                                II-23
       Silver Batteries                                                 II-23
       Thermal Batteries                                                II-23
       Rechargeable Batteries                                           II-23
        Background                                                      II-23
       Terms Associated with Rechargeable Batteries                     II-24
        Energy Density                                                  II-24
        Discharge Rate                                                  II-24
        Memory Effect                                                   II-24
        Cycle Life                                                      II-24
       Types of Rechargeable Batteries                                  II-24
        Nickel-Cadmium                                                  II-24
        Nickel-Metal Hydride                                            II-25
        Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium - A Comparison          II-25
        Lead Acid                                                       II-25
        Lithium-Ion                                                     II-26
        Lithium-Polymer                                                 II-26
         Rechargeable Batteries - Characteristics                       II-26
       Waste from Rechargeable Batteries                                II-27
        Toxic Content in Rechargeable Batteries                         II-27
       Ni-Cd and Ni-MH Batteries Market - What Next?                    II-28
       Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer are Here, Nickel Beware                II-28
       What is expected from Rechargeable Batteries?                    II-28
        More Run Time, Less Energy Drainage                             II-28
        Higher Capacity for Lesser Price                                II-28
        Elimination of Memory Effect                                    II-28
        Increased Stand-by or Talk Time                                 II-29
        Miniature Battery and Cell Packs                                II-29
       Regulatory Environment                                           II-29

  5. RAW MATERIALS - AN OVERVIEW                                        II-30
      Nickel                                                            II-30
       Nickel at a Glance                                               II-30
       Application Areas                                                II-30
        Nickel Metal Hydride Cells                                      II-33
         Advantages of Nickel-Metal Hydride Cells                       II-33
      Cadmium                                                           II-34
       Key Applications                                                 II-34
        Nickel-Cadmium Batteries                                        II-34
        Cadmium Pigments                                                II-35
        Cadmium Coatings                                                II-35
        Cadmium Stabilizers                                             II-35
        Alloys and Other Uses                                           II-35
       Toxicity Issues                                                  II-35
        How Does Cadmium Get Into the Body?                             II-35
        How Does Cadmium Affect Health?                                 II-36
         Table 13: Sources of Human Exposure to Cadmium - Phosphate
         Fertilizers, Fossil Fuel Combustion, Iron and Steel,
         Natural, Non-Ferrous, Cement, Cadmium Applications, and
         Incineration (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              II-36
       Cadmium Exposure: Effects on Human Health                        II-36
        Acute Health Problems                                           II-36
         Metal Fume Fever                                               II-36
         Acute Respiratory Effects                                      II-37
         Gastrointestinal Effects                                       II-37
        Chronic Respiratory Effects                                     II-37
         Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (Emphysema and Chronic
          Bronchitis)                                                   II-37
         Pulmonary Fibrosis                                             II-37
         Olfactory Impairment                                           II-37
        Kidney Effects                                                  II-37
         Tubular Proteinuria                                            II-38
         Glomerular Dysfunction                                         II-38
         Chronic Renal Failure                                          II-38
         Kidney Stones                                                  II-38
        Skeletal Effects                                                II-38
         Osteomalacia                                                   II-38
         Osteoporosis                                                   II-38
        Cancer                                                          II-39
         Pulmonary Cancer                                               II-39
         Prostate Cancer                                                II-39
         Other Cancers                                                  II-39
        Other Effects                                                   II-39
      Lithium                                                           II-39
       Product Profile                                                  II-39
        Lithium at a Glance                                             II-40
       Lithium: End-Use Markets                                         II-41
       Cathode Materials                                                II-43

  6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS                                  II-44
      Interstate Batteries Unveils New Battery for Golf Cars            II-44
      Codan Introduces New LiFePO4 Battery for Radio Systems            II-44
      K2 Energy Solutions Unleashes Revolutionary Battery Systems
       for Diverse Applications                                         II-44
      Toshiba International Unveils New Super Charge Ion Battery        II-45
      Ansmann Launches MaxE/MaxE+ Line of Durable Rechargeable
       Batteries                                                        II-45
      Hitachi Maxell to Develop Li-ion Battery with Silicon-based
       Negative Electrode                                               II-45
      Hitachi Develops New Li-ion Batteries for PHEVs                   II-46
      SANYO Unveils Eneloop Lite                                        II-47
      Hitachi Unveils Novel Material for Enhanced Battery Life          II-47
      Sanyo Electric to Unveil Dry Cell Nickel-Metal Hydride
       Rechargeable Batteries                                           II-47
      Panasonic to Unveil Low-Cost Evolta Dry Cell Range                II-47
      GlobTek Launches Li-Ion Prismatic Battery Pack                    II-47
      Infinite Power Solutions Unveils Thinergy MEC102                  II-48
      Micro Power Electronics Rolls Out New LIB Pack                    II-48
      Infinite Power Solutions Introduces Thinergy Micro-Energy Cell
       Products                                                         II-49
      Energizer Expands Energi To Go Line                               II-49
      Electric Transportation Engineering Introduces Minit-Charger
       FC Battery System                                                II-49
      Energizer Releases Improved Energizer Rechargeable AA Battery     II-49
      Duracell Introduces New Range of Rechargeable batteries           II-50
      Sony Rolls Out New Rechargeable Battery With High Power and
       Longer Life                                                      II-50
      Pure Energy to Release New Line of Alkaline Batteries in C and
       D Size                                                           II-50
      Honeywell Introduces Lithium Ion Polymer Rechargeable Battery     II-50
      Nexeon Introduces New Lithium Ion Technology                      II-51
      Sanyo Electric Launches New Improved eneloop Batteries            II-51
      Nikon Launches New Rechargeable Batteries                         II-51
      Saft Unveils New Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Range                 II-51
      Tadiran Launches Novel TLM Lithium Batteries for Defense
       Applications                                                     II-52
      Alcad Debuts Rechargeable Vantex Ni-Cd Batteries                  II-52
      Panasonic Develops New Capacity-Rich Li-Ion Battery Cells         II-52
      PowerGenix Launches Rechargeable NiZn Batteries                   II-53
      Linear Technology Introduces High Voltage Monolithic Battery
       Chargers                                                         II-53
      Energizer Unveils Zinc Air Prismatic Battery                      II-54
      SANYO Electric to Unveil eneloop music booster Rechargeable DC
       9V Battery Unit                                                  II-54
      SANYO Electric to Unveil Large-Capacity High-Voltage Lithium-
       Ion Battery Systems                                              II-55
      Eveready Industries India Introduces New Rechargeable Batteries   II-55
      Iwate University and Nippon Electric Glass Develop Thinnest
       Lithium-ion Battery                                              II-55
      Case-Mate Introduces BlackBerry Bold FUEL Rechargeable Battery
       Pack                                                             II-55

  7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER      II-56
      Saft Unveils MP 176065 HD Integration Cell                        II-56
      Saft Upgrades LS 14500 Primary Lithium Cell                       II-56
      SANYO Electric Launches C- and D-sized ‘eneloop' Batteries        II-56
      Ultralife Batteries Launch New Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries II-57
      Sony Australia Introduces New Long-Life Ni-MH Rechargeable
       Batteries                                                        II-57
      Jobo Launches Premio Rechargeable Batteries                       II-57
      Toshiba Unleashes Super Charge ion Battery                        II-58
      Layered Materials Enhances Performance of Rechargeable
       Lithium-Ion Batteries                                            II-58
      Energizer Unveils Energi To GO(R) Portable Power                  II-58
      Rayovac Releases New Hybrid Batteries                             II-58
      Newer Technology Launches NuPower ViDEO+ Battery                  II-59
      Panasonic Introduces INFINIUM Rechargeable Battery                II-59
      Boston-Power Launches Sonata Battery                              II-59
      ZQ Power-Tech Gains Nanomaterial Li-ion Battery Patent            II-60
      Duracell Introduces New High Capacity Rechargeable Batteries
       with 2650 mAh NiMH                                               II-60
      Energizer Unveils New Premium NiMH Rechargeable Batteries         II-60
      Valence Technology Receives US Patent for Phosphate Lithium-
       ion Battery Technology                                           II-60
      Varta Releases Ready2Use Next Generation Batteries                II-61
      Varta Introduces New Varta Photo Accu                             II-61
      A123Systems Develops Eco-Friendly Rechargeable Nanophosphate
       Lithium-Ion Battery                                              II-61
      Sanyo Canada Introduces Eneloop                                   II-61
      Valence Technology Launches New Li-ion U-Charge Power System
       Models                                                           II-61
      GE/Sanyo Launches New Eneloop Rechargeable Battery                II-62
      Maha Extends PowerEx Portfolio to Include Latest 2700mAh AA
       Rechargeable Battery                                             II-62
      Horizon Battery Releases Ansmann for Apple iPod Series            II-62
      Zhong Qiang Power-Tech Gains High-Capacity PLI Battery Patent     II-62
      NEC Launches Paper-Thin Rechargeable Battery                      II-63
      Energizer Adds New NiMH Rechargeable Batteries                    II-63

  8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                           II-64
      EnerSys Takes Over Battery Businesses of Accu Holding             II-64
      Technology Research Acquires Patco Electronics                    II-64
      China TMK Battery Systems Implements Reverse Merger with
       Leading Asia Pacific Investment                                  II-64
      Sanyo Electric and GS Yuasa to Close Sanyo GS Soft Energy         II-65
      Sanyo Electric Signs Pact with PSA Peugeot Citroen                II-65
      Universal Power Enters into a Multi-year Distribution Pact
       with K2 Energy Solutions                                         II-65
      Boston-Power Enters into Global Marketing Partnership with AV
       Concept Holdings                                                 II-66
      Saft Collaborates with ABB to Control Renewable Generation        II-66
      Saft Delivers Li-Ion batteries to b+w Electronics Systems         II-67
      Saft Bags Multi-Million Order from Boeing                         II-68
      Darim Vision Opts Saft’s MP 176065 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
       Batteries                                                        II-68
      SANYO Electric to Establish Novel Technical Facility              II-68
      SANYO North America Selects ToCAD America                         II-69
      SANYO Signs Partnership Agreement with Suzuki                     II-69
      SANYO Electric to Provide Lithium-ion Battery System for
       Traffic Signals                                                  II-69
      EcoloCap Solutions Inks Letter of Intent with MEGES               II-69
      Nissan Motor to Establish US Battery Plant                        II-70
      Lithium Energy Japan to Establish New Plant                       II-70
      Umicore to Expand Production Capacities for Cathode Materials     II-70
      Celgard to Increase Production Capacity                           II-71
      Toyota Establishes New Division for Electric Vehicle Batteries    II-71
      General Motors Establishes Production Facility for Lithium-ion
       Batteries                                                        II-71
      Sion Power Obtains Research Grant for Developing Batteries        II-71
      Applied Nanotech Holdings Bags the US Army Contract               II-72
      LG Chem and Chang'an Automobile Ink Agreement                     II-72
      Honda Motor Selects Toshiba’s SCiB Rechargeable Battery           II-72
      Toda America Bags Contract from US Department of Energy           II-73
      Envia Systems Receives Grants from US Department of Energy and
       California Energy Commission                                     II-73
      Saft Bags Contract from US Defense Logistics Agency               II-73
      EnerDel Secures Contract from US Army                             II-73
      Pure Energy Visions Inks Agreement with Pure Energy Solutions     II-74
      Toray Industries and TonenGeneral Ink Joint Venture Agreement     II-74
      Panasonic Acquires Sanyo Electric                                 II-74
      Eveready Industries India Takes Over Majority Stake in Unicross   II-75
      Dow Kokam Takes Over Assets of Kokam America                      II-75
      Panjit Group Takes Over LiFeTech                                  II-75
      Coda Automotive and Yardney Technical Products form Joint Venture II-75
      EnerSys Expands Lithium-Based Capabilities with EAS               II-76
      Quallion Bags Contract from The Boeing Company                    II-76
      Azure Dynamics and Johnson Controls-Saft Signs Agreement          II-76
      Ricardo Opens Battery Systems Development Center                  II-76
      Saft Bags Contract from Raytheon Company                          II-77
      EaglePicher Technologies Signs Deal with Orbital Science          II-77
      A123Systems to Construct Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing Units  II-77
      SB LiMotive Commences Operations                                  II-78
      Süd-Chemie Inks Supply Agreement with Evonik Industries           II-78
      Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Establish a Manufacturing Plant    II-78
      STMicroelectronics Signs Agreement with Front-Edge Technology     II-79
      SK Energy to Provide Lithium-ion Batteries to Daimler HEV         II-79
      PowerGenix and Ingram Micro Ink Agreement                         II-79
      Saft Bags Order from Bharat Electronics                           II-80
      DesignLine International Collaborates with LTC                    II-80
      Saft Bags Contracts for Delivering 28 V and 270 V Li-Ion
       Batteries                                                        II-80
      Hyundai Mobis Inks Joint Venture Pact with LG Chem                II-81
      Imara Commences Production of Lithium Ion Batteries               II-81
      Umicore to Build Industrial Scale Recycling Facility              II-81
      Sanyo Electric Divests Certain Battery Assets to Fujitsu          II-81
      Toshiba to Establish Factory in Japan                             II-81
      BYD Establishes Electric Vehicle Facility                         II-82
      Actuant Divests Acme Aerospace Business to TransDigm Group        II-82
      Electric Vehicle System Inaugurates New Manufacturing Facility
       in India                                                         II-82
      Pure Energy Visions Inks Distribution Agreement with Platinet     II-82
      Volkswagen Signs MoU with BYD                                     II-82
      WildCharge and Pure Energy Visions Ink Joint Operation Agreement  II-83
      GE Transportation to Establish Storage Battery Manufacturing
       Facility                                                         II-83
      Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery to Manufacture Lithium-Ion
       Rechargeable Batteries                                           II-83
      Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Foray into Rechargeable Batteries
       Segment                                                          II-83
      Saft America to Establish Lithium-Ion Factory                     II-84
      Uniross Enters into Partnership with Nikon South Africa           II-84
      Elbat to Manufacture Storage Batteries                            II-84
      Nissan Motor, NEC, and NEC TOKIN Form Joint Venture               II-84

  9. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER  II-85
      Ener1 Acquires Majority Stake in Enertech International           II-85
      Matsushita Electric Industrial Changes Name to Panasonic
       Corporation                                                      II-85
      Eveready Battery Enters into Agreement with Audiovox              II-85
      Saft to Distribute Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries to
       Sukhoi                                                           II-85
      Sony to Enhance Lithium Ion Battery Production Operation          II-86
      SANYO Electric Inks Agreement with Volkswagen                     II-86
      Samsung SDI to Raise Production Capacity                          II-86
      MidAmerican Energy Acquires Stake in BYD                          II-86
      Matsushita Battery Industrial to Establish Manufacturing
       Facility in Osaka                                                II-87
      EXIDE Industries Acquires Leadage Alloys India                    II-87
      Toyota and Matsushita Electric Joint Venture to Commence
       Production                                                       II-87
      Toyota to Establish Third Battery Manufacturing Plant in Japan    II-87
      Viaspace Signs Distribution Agreement with Yoku Energy            II-87
      Ukravtozapchastyna Commences Production of Plazma Rechargeable
       Batteries                                                        II-88
      Acheson to Expand Battery Production Capability                   II-88
      PowerGenix Inks Supply Agreement with PowerEagle                  II-88
      Hong Kong Highpower Technology Constructs Two New Li-ion
       Battery Production Lines                                         II-88
      Harris & Harris Group Acquires CFX Battery                        II-89
      Sharp Teams Up with Daiwa and Dai to Design and Deliver
       Household-use Lithium Ion Battery                                II-89
      Asahi Kasei to Establish New Facility for Battery Separators      II-89
      Sanyo To Shut Down Its Rechargeable Battery Plant in Hungary      II-89
      Ultralife Clinches a Major Supply Order from the UK Defense
       Prime Contractor                                                 II-90
      Arotech Receives Supply Order For Lithium-Ion Rechargeable and
       Primary Batteries                                                II-90
      Valence Technology Inks Supply Contract with the Tanfield Group   II-90
      Enerize and FiFe Batteries Collaborate to Develop Li-ion
       Rechargeable Batteries                                           II-90
      Exide Industries Ltd Ties Up with Atraverda Ltd                   II-91
      Johnson Controls Inks MoU with Baoding Jin Fengfan Storage
       Battery                                                          II-91
      ZAP Bags Supply Order for 50,000 units of Recharge-It-All
       Batteries                                                        II-91
      Scud Group Acquires Controlling Interest in CLTT                  II-91
      Electrochem Acquires Engineered Assemblies                        II-92
      Audiovox Accessories Purchases Technuity                          II-92
      ECOtality Acquires Innergy Power                                  II-92
      LG Chem to Expand Rechargeable Battery Plants in China and
       South Korea                                                      II-92
      Zinc Matrix Power Transforms to Zpower                            II-93
      Ultralife Bags a Supply Order from Defense Contractor             II-93
      ISE Corp. and Altairnano Teams up to Develop Rechargeable
       Lithium Titanate Battery Packs                                   II-93
      Valence Technology Inks Licensing Agreement with Tianjin Lishen   II-93
      Digi-Key Enters into Distribution Agreement with SANYO Energy     II-94
      Ultralife Acquires Able New Energy                                II-94
      Uniross Acquires NABC                                             II-94
      EnerSys Acquires Majority Stake in ModEnergy                      II-94
      Uniross and WWF Partner to Promote the Use of Rechargeable
       Batteries                                                        II-95
      Duane Reade Forms Partnership with RBRC                           II-95
      Altair Nanotechnologies Forms Partnership with Electro Energy Inc II-95
      Matsushita Battery Begins Mass Production of HRL- Coated
       Batteries                                                        II-95
      Advanced Battery Begins First Shipment of PLI Battery             II-96
      Advanced Battery Begins Shipping of NLI Batteries                 II-96
      Danionics A/S Concludes First Reconstruction Phase                II-96
      China Digital Receives Purchase Orders from HeNan                 II-96
      Ultralife Receives Orders from US Defense Department              II-96

  10. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                           II-97
      Battery Technology, Inc. (US)                                     II-97
      BYD Company Limited (China)                                       II-97
      Danionics A/S (Denmark)                                           II-97
      Duracell International, Inc. (US)                                 II-98
      E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Ltd. (Canada)                          II-98
      Energizer Holdings, Inc. (US)                                     II-98
      Eveready Industries India Ltd. (India)                            II-99
      FDK Corporation (Japan)                                           II-99
      GP Batteries International Limited (Singapore)                    II-99
      GS Yuasa Corp. (Japan)                                            II-100
      Hitachi Maxell Ltd. (Japan)                                       II-100
      LG Chem (Korea)                                                   II-100
      Panasonic Corporation (Japan)                                     II-100
       Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)                                 II-101
        SANYO Energy (U.S.A.) Corporation (US)                          II-101
      Saft Groupe SA (France)                                           II-101
      Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (Korea)                                     II-101
      Sony Corp. (Japan)                                                II-102
      Spectrum Brands Incorporated (US)                                 II-102
       VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co., KgaA (Germany)              II-102
      TCL Hyperpower Batteries, Inc. (China)                            II-102
      Uniross Batteries (France)                                        II-103
      Valence Technology, Inc. (US)                                     II-103

  11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                         II-104
      Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Rechargeable Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
      Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-104

      Table 15: World Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-105

      Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable Batteries
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
      for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2011 and
      2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         II-106

      Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Nickel-Cadmium Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
      Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-107

      Table 18: World Historic Review for Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
      by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-108

      Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Nickel-Cadmium
      Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
      Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    II-109

      Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
      East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
      Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
      2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         II-110

      Table 21: World Historic Review for Nickel-Metal Hydride
      Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-111

      Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Nickel-Metal Hydride
      Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
      Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    II-112

      Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Lithium Ion Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
      Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-113

      Table 24: World Historic Review for Lithium Ion Batteries by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-114

      Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium Ion Batteries
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
      for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2011 and
      2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         II-115

      Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Lithium Ion Polymer Batteries by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
      East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
      Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
      2017. (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)                        II-116

      Table 27: World Historic Review for Lithium Ion Polymer
      Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-117

      Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium Ion Polymer
      Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
      Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    II-118


 III. MARKET

  1. THE UNITED STATES                                                  III-1
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-1
        Demand for Secondary Batteries Set to Increase                  III-1
        Rechargeable Battery Industry Witnesses Increased Investments   III-1
        Trade Scenario                                                  III-1
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-2
        Table 29: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel
        Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion
        Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-2

        Table 30: US Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries by
        Battery Chemistry - Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-3

        Table 31: US 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable Batteries
        by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        for Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets for 2003, 2011 and 2017
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-4

  2. CANADA                                                             III-5
       Market Analytics                                                 III-5
        Table 32: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel
        Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion
        Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-5

        Table 33: Canadian Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel Cadmium, Nickel
        Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-6

        Table 34: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-7

  3. JAPAN                                                              III-8
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-8
         Volume Analysis                                                III-8
          Table 35: Japanese Secondary Battery Market (2009):
          Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Battery Chemistry -
          Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal-Hydride, and Others (includes
          corresponding Graph/Chart)                                    III-8
         Production Declines in 2009                                    III-8
          Table 36: Japanese Battery Market (2008 & 2009):
          Production in US$ Billion by Product Segment - Primary
          Battery, and Secondary Battery (Li-Ion Battery, and
          Others) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  III-8
         Trade Scenario                                                 III-9
          Table 37: Japanese Secondary Battery Market (2009):
          Percentage Breakdown of Exports Value by Battery Chemistry
          - Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal-Hydride, Nickel Cadmium, and
          Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   III-9

          Table 38: Japanese Secondary Battery Market (2009):
          Percentage Breakdown of Imports Value by Battery Chemistry
          - Lead Acid, Nickel Cadmium, and Others (includes
          corresponding Graph/Chart)                                    III-9
         Manufacturers Incline Towards Low-Cost Rechargeable Batteries  III-9
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-10
        Table 39: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Rechargeable batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel
        Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion
        Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-10

        Table 40: Japanese Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel Cadmium, Nickel
        Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-11

        Table 41: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-12

  4. EUROPE                                                             III-13
       Market Analytics                                                 III-13
        Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Rechargeable Batteries by Geographic Region - France,
        Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-13

        Table 43: European Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK,
        Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-14

        Table 44: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-15

        Table 45: European Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel
        Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-16

        Table 46: European 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia
        and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-17

        Table 47: European 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-18

  4a. FRANCE                                                            III-19
       Market Analytics                                                 III-19
        Table 48: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-19

        Table 49: French Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries
        by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-20

        Table 50: French 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-21

  4b. GERMANY                                                           III-22
       Market Analytics                                                 III-22
        Table 51: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-22

        Table 52: German Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries
        by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-23

        Table 53: German 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-24

  4c. ITALY                                                             III-25
       Market Analytics                                                 III-25
        Table 54: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009Z through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-25

        Table 55: Italian Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries
        by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-26

        Table 56: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-27

  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                III-28
       Market Analytics                                                 III-28
        Table 57: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-28

        Table 58: UK Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries by
        Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-29

        Table 59: UK 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable Batteries
        by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-30

  4e. SPAIN                                                             III-31
       Market Analytics                                                 III-31
        Table 60: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-31

        Table 61: Spanish Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries
        by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-32

        Table 62: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-33

  4F. RUSSIA                                                            III-34
       Market Analytics                                                 III-34
        Table 63: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-34

        Table 64: Russian Historic Review for Rechargeable Batteries
        by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-35

        Table 65: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel- Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-36

  4g. REST OF EUROPE                                                    III-37
       Market Analytics                                                 III-37
        Table 66: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-37

        Table 67: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel
        Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-38

        Table 68: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Nickel- Cadmium, Nickel Metal
        Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for
        Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (Includes Corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-39

  5. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                       III-40
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-40
        China - A Major Force in the Asia-Pacific Battery Market        III-40
         Li-Ion Batteries Dominate the Storage-Batteries Segment        III-40
         Manufacturers See Increased Opportunities                      III-40
         HEV Rechargeable Battery Market to Witness Growth              III-40
         Battery Exports                                                III-41
          Table 69: Chinese Battery Market (2008): Percentage
          Breakdown of Volume Exports by Region - Europe,
          Asia-Pacific, North America, and Others (includes
          corresponding Graph/Chart)                                    III-41
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-42
        Table 70: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-42

        Table 71: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel
        Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-43

        Table 72: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2003,
        2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-44

  6. The MIDDLE EAST                                                    III-45
       Market Analytics                                                 III-45
        Table 73: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-45

        Table 74: Middle East Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel
        Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-46

        Table 75: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride,
        Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for Years 2005,
        2011 and 2017 (Includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-47

  7. LATIN AMERICA                                                      III-48
       Market Analytics                                                 III-48
        Table 76: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry -
        Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and
        Lithium Ion Polymer Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-48

        Table 77: Latin American Historic Review for Rechargeable
        Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel
        Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-49

        Table 78: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for
        Rechargeable Batteries by Battery Chemistry - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Nickel- Cadmium, Nickel Metal
        Hydride, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer Market for
        Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (Includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-50


 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 150 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 199)

     ------------------------------------------
     Region/Country                     Players
     ------------------------------------------
     The United States                     43
     Canada                                 9
     Japan                                 10
     Europe                                43
      France                                3
      Germany                               6
      The United Kingdom                   18
      Italy                                 2
      Spain                                 1
      Rest of Europe                       13
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)        91
     Middle-East                            1
     Africa                                 2
     ------------------------------------------

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