WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A123 Systems, Inc. (AONE) (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate^® lithium ion batteries and systems, today announced that Chief Financial Officer David Prystash and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Andy Chu will present at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit.

The A123 Systems presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 1:35 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast, as well as the replay, will be available under the "Events & Presentations" section on the company's investor relations Web site at http://ir.a123systems.com .

About A123 Systems

A123 Systems, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems for transportation, electric grid and commercial applications. The company's proprietary Nanophosphate® technology is built on novel nanoscale materials initially developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is designed to deliver high power and energy density, increased safety and extended life. A123 leverages breakthrough technology, high-quality manufacturing and expert systems integration capabilities to deliver innovative solutions that enable customers to bring next-generation products to market. For additional information please visit www.a123systems.com .

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         A123 Systems
         Dan Borgasano
         617-972-3471
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         Garo Toomajanian
         617-972-3450
         ir@a123systems.com

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         Courtney Kessler
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