The highly anticipated IPO (A123 Systems) has begun… They have just registered their S-1 papers! I’m no investment expert, but I think this company has been taking all the right steps to become a leading supplier of a new type of rechargeable lithium batteriy… THE KIND THAT DON’T EXPLODE! Think there’s a market for that?

A123 systems feels their biggest markets are; the power tools market, power companies and of course, the electric vehicle market. Their newly issued patent for safe Lithium battery technology: (the Lithium Nano-phosphate cell) is great news… which is (in my opinion) the reason they did not file for an IPO until now. Although the technology seems very similar to the Altair-Nano battery… (who’s stock has also begun to take-off), in my opinion, A123 Systems has a superior management team and more important partners, which could make all the difference in this VERY competitive market.

The reason why I’m so positive on the A123 Systems IPO, is that they’ve been doing all the right things to take their company to the next level. First, they were FINALLY issued a patent for their unique battery technology (which is essential for a successful IPO - and company!). They have been working VERY closely with the US government (read military contracts!). They have acquired the leading fabricator of plug-in hybrid modules! (Hymotion!) and have started selling their Hymotion L5 BREMS: (battery range extender modules) which can easily upgrade most hybrids to plug-in Hybrids (extending their range to over 100 miles per gallon! - A HUGE MARKET!)… not to mention, that they already sell batteries for power-tools under the Dewalt brand! PLUS, if that wasn’t enough, they’ve just signed a contract with several HUGE players in the electric car market - including: THINK Electric Vehicles The Norwegian company that is working with GE! to build a new manufacturing facility capable of producing 10,000 electric vehicles a year - and they’re working with General Motors on the Chevy Volt Electric car.

All these factors, and more, show me that the A123 Systems IPO is, in my opinion, going to be a really good investment… but you never know… A123 is yet to make a profit… but this could all change with an infusion of capital: (The IPO will hopefully bring in 175 million dollars) .

Note that I’m not an expert in stocks and just started investing, a few years ago… In fact, I missed the Google IPO at $86 since I thought it was way overpriced compared to Yahoo … boy was I wrong! So, I could be completely wrong on this one - but I don’t think so, and I’m planning to invest in this one.