A123 Systems to Present at the 13th Annual Pacific Crest Global Technology Leadership Forum

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium ion batteries and systems, today announced its Chief Financial Officer, David Prystash, and Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Andy Chu, will present at the 13th Annual Pacific Crest Global Technology Leadership Forum, to be held in Vail, Colorado.

The A123 Systems presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 9:00 am MT. A live webcast, as well as the replay, will be available at http://ir.a123systems.com.

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 commercial markets. Headquartered in Massachusetts and founded in 2001, A123's proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For additional information, please visit www.a123systems.com.

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CONTACT: A123 Systems PR Contact:

         A123 Systems

         Dan Borgasano

         617-972-3471

         dborgasano@a123systems.com

         

         A123 Systems IR Contact:

         ICR, LLC

         Garo Toomajanian

         617-972-3450

         ir@a123systems.com

         

         Edelman

         Courtney Kessler

         212-277-3720

         courtney.kessler@edelman.com



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