Potential sponsors:Battery brands

International

 * SB LiMotive (Korea, Germany)
 * Panasonic see; press release
 * Thunder Sky Battery Limited (China) also manufacture eScooters
 * Hitachi - needs more research

UK

 * Chloride industrial batteries, backup power supply

USA

 * A123Systems is an innovative manufacturer of high-power Lithium-Ion batteries.
 * Braille Battery High performance batteries (inc Li-Ion) for auto racing.
 * Cobasys LLC / SB LiMotive North America
 * Sanyo USA have launched an environmentally sensitive range of products branded eneloop. This range includes rechargable Ni-Cd batteries and a battery powered push bike with two wheel drive and a regeneration system. Sanyo also produced Li-Ion batteries.
 * Lithium Technology Corporation German/USA Li-Ion battery maker

Spain

 * Yuasa Japanese battery manufacturer's operation in Spain. Parent company has a Li-Ion joint venture called Lithium Energy Japan with Mitsubishi.