General Motors is not the only transportation company getting lithium ion batteries from A123 Systems. The Massachusetts-based battery developer has inked a deal to supply battery packs to Cessna.

About A123 Systems A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and consumer markets.

Lithium-ion battery supplier A123 Systems Inc <AONE.O> said on Thursday it would supply power packs for the Fisker Karma, a rechargeable luxury car scheduled to go on sale in September.

Yesterday, A123 Systems announced that they would be supplying complete lithium ion battery packs to VIA Motors for use in VIA’s eREV Powertrain vehicles.

Rival lithium-ion battery maker Ener1 Inc also cheered A123's stock performance, which shows how much value there is in the emerging sector. "It's great for the space.

A123 Systems Inc. announced Monday the opening of its manufacturing facility in Livonia, Mich., which the company called the largest lithium ion automotive battery production facility in North ...

Waltham, Mass.-based A123, which makes lithium ion batteries for electric cars, grid storage and commercial and military applications, was awarded a $249 million grant from the Department of ...