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Companies urged over green energy

Deputy First Minister Nicol

Stephen has urged Scottish

energy companies to take

the lead in pioneering new

types of green technology.

His comments came as a

Dundee and Aberdeen-based

company unveiled details of a

new type of battery which aims

to increase electric vehicleefficiency.

The project is being developed by Axeon in conjunction with

another company, ITI Energy, also based in Aberdeen.

Mr Stephen said Scotland aimed to be a world leader in

alternative technology.

It is hoped the new Li-ion system will offer an emission-free,

cheaper alternative to current technology and be used to

power a range of vehicles, from golf carts to buses.

'Rapidly growing market'

Mr Stephen said: "If Scotland is to be energy self-sufficient

in the long run, it is vital that we make the most of our vast

renewable resources.

"It is equally important that we continue to develop various

forms of alternative technologies - and on both fronts we aim

to lead globally in moving towards green and clean energy."

Mr Stephen, who described the Li-ion project as a significant

step forward for Scotland's energy future, added: "The

increased proliferation of electric vehicles in our towns and

cities is an indicator of some progress."

Axeon chief executive Hamish Grant said new batterytechnology and electronics were fuelling a rapidly growing

market for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

"These vehicles can make a significant contribution to

reducing CO2 emissions while reducing operating costs for

their operators," he said.

The project is being taken forward by Axeon Power and

Axeon Technologies and has been supported by an

investment from ITI Energy of up to 1.5m.

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