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Global Rechargeable Batteries Industry

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

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW II-1Introduction II-1Table 1: Global Rechargeable Batteries Market (2010):Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Battery Chemistry -Lithium Ion, Nickel-Metal Hydride, Nickel-Cadmium, andLithium Ion Polymer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2Global Competitive Scenario II-2Batteries Market II-2Table 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-2Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer Batteries Market II-3Table 3: Leading Players in the Global Li-Ion and Li-IonPolymer Batteries Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown ofDollar Sales for Sanyo, Samsung SDI, Sony, LG Chemical,Panasonic, BYD, Maxell, and Others (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-3NiCd Batteries Market II-3Table 4: Leading Players in the Global NiCd Batteries Market(2010): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Sanyo, BYD,SAFT, Panasonic, and Others (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-3NiMH Batteries Market II-4Table 5: Leading Players in the Global NiMH Batteries Market(2010): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for PrimearthEV Energy, Sanyo, GP Batteries, Yuasa, Panasonic, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4Consumption Scenario II-4Cellular Phones and Laptops - Major Application Areas II-4Table 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-4Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer Rechargeable Battery Segment II-5Table 7: Global Li-Ion and Li-Ion Polymer RechargeableBattery Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Salesby Application Area - Cellular Phones, Laptops, Power Tools,Digital Cameras, and Others (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-5NiCd Rechargeable Battery Segment II-5Table 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-5NiMH Rechargeable Battery Segment II-6Table 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-6Materials Scenario II-6Table 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 correspondingGraph/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, andOthers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7Global Battery Sector Attracts Higher Investments II-7Li-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-20Portable Fuel Cell Batteries II-20Biofuel Cell: Will it Sound a Death Knell for TraditionalRechargeable Batteries? II-20Li-Ion Polymer Batteries Getting Thinner II-20Aluminum-Air Batteries Poised to Gain Ground II-20Nanotechnology - 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-30Nickel II-30Nickel at a Glance II-30Application Areas II-30Nickel Metal Hydride Cells II-33Advantages of Nickel-Metal Hydride Cells II-33Cadmium II-34Key Applications II-34Nickel-Cadmium Batteries II-34Cadmium Pigments II-35Cadmium Coatings II-35Cadmium Stabilizers II-35Alloys and Other Uses II-35Toxicity Issues II-35How Does Cadmium Get Into the Body? II-35How Does Cadmium Affect Health? II-36Table 13: Sources of Human Exposure to Cadmium - PhosphateFertilizers, Fossil Fuel Combustion, Iron and Steel,Natural, Non-Ferrous, Cement, Cadmium Applications, andIncineration (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-36Cadmium Exposure: Effects on Human Health II-36Acute Health Problems II-36Metal Fume Fever II-36Acute Respiratory Effects II-37Gastrointestinal Effects II-37Chronic Respiratory Effects II-37Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (Emphysema and ChronicBronchitis) II-37Pulmonary Fibrosis II-37Olfactory Impairment II-37Kidney Effects II-37Tubular Proteinuria II-38Glomerular Dysfunction II-38Chronic Renal Failure II-38Kidney Stones II-38Skeletal Effects II-38Osteomalacia II-38Osteoporosis II-38Cancer II-39Pulmonary Cancer II-39Prostate Cancer II-39Other Cancers II-39Other Effects II-39Lithium II-39Product Profile II-39Lithium at a Glance II-40Lithium: End-Use Markets II-41Cathode Materials II-43