NEC to buy A123 Energy Solutions for $100m

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Japanese conglomerate aims to expand its energy storage business

NEC Corporation is set to acquire energy storage company A123 Energy Solutions for around $100m from Chinese company Wanxiang Group. The Japanese conglomerate said yesterday it would integrate A123...

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