FYI, SANYO to Mass Produce New Large-capacity High-voltage Lithium-ion Battery Systems Storage Battery System for Solar Cell Hybrid Applications and an Electric Motor Battery System for Light Vehicles | News Releases | SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Global "Tokyo, November 13, 2009 – SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) is pleased to announce that it has developed two new large-capacity high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems, and will begin mass production of the new products in March 2010." ----- I think these products are not big deal right now, but I believe they are good step forward for greener environment. Maybe, the batteries are one of candidates for smart grid application. Ken@Japan