Innovative Use of Advanced Lithium Phosphate Batteries in Marine Applications (Electric Vehicles Land, Sea & Air Europe 2011)

Mr. Kanode previously served as senior consultant of product and account development for Valence prior to his appointment as president and chief executive officer. His extensive career includes over 15 years of experience in the battery industry including executive, senior management and technical consulting positions with BASF, IBM, United Technology, Varta Batteries AG and other technology corporations. He is an award winning leader in the worldwide introduction of new products, implementation of efficient manufacturing and fulfillment systems, and niche market sales expansion. Mr. Kanode has served on the board of directors for the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association and is a graduate of the Auburn University School of Engineering.

Valence Technology is the global leader in the development and manufacture of safe, long-life lithium iron magnesium phosphate advanced energy storage solutions and integrated command and control logic. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence enables and powers some of the world's most innovative and environmentally friendly applications, ranging from commercial electric vehicles to industrial and marine equipment.