HOUSTON -- ExxonMobil Chemical continues to extend laptop battery

HOUSTON -- ExxonMobil Chemical continues to extend its technology leadership with the development of two new grades of V series co-extruded battery separator films. These new developmental grades will help make lithium-ion batteries (LIB) safer than ever before for hybrid and electric vehicles,dell laptop battery, power tools and electronic devices including laptop computers.

Featuring improved thermal stability and lower shutdown temperature for a higher safety margin, the developmental grades add to the company’s battery separator film portfolio that includes the award-winning V-series separator films introduced in 2007. Based on the same advanced co-extrusion technology platform and proprietary wet bi-orientation manufacturing process as V-series separator films,INSPIRON 2600, INSPIRON 2650, 1G222, BAT3151L8
Latitude X300, W0465, Inspiron 2000, Latitude LS the developmental grades can help prevent thermal runaway in batteries while providing LIB designers more flexibility in selecting electrode systems and formats in battery designs to improve power and capacity density.

Higher Safety Margin with Excellent Performance Balance

Each of the new developmental grades offers safety-margin enhancements.INSPIRON 2650, Developmental grade 1 extends thermal stability with an improvement in transverse direction shrinkage to 8%, at 130ºC for 30 minutes, from 35.5% in previous-generation separator films.

Developmental grade 2 has a significantly improved shutdown temperature of 128˚C, compared to 134˚C for a standard V series grade, and maintains a longer insulation period with higher meltdown functionality.

“These developmental grades demonstrate our technology leadership advancement and commitment to the LIB industry in developing safer and better-performing batteries,” said Jim Harris, senior vice president, ExxonMobil Chemical. “The enhanced performance characteristics of these new separator films will enable battery companies to develop smaller and more powerful batteries, including those required for next-generation,1G222, lower-emission vehicles.”

ExxonMobil Chemical currently manufactures battery separator films in Nasu, Japan, and is building a manufacturing facility in Gumi, Korea, to accommodate additional demand and serve global customers reliably and efficiently. The new manufacturing plant will be completed in 2010.

About ExxonMobil Chemical

ExxonMobil Chemical is one of the world’s premier petrochemical companies with manufacturing, technology, and marketing operations around the world. The company delivers a broad portfolio of products and solutions efficiently and responsibly, with a commitment to create outstanding customer and shareholder value.

ExxonMobil Chemical endorses the principles of sustainable development,INSPIRON 2600, INSPIRON 2650, 1G222, BAT3151L8
Latitude X300, W0465, Inspiron 2000, Latitude LS including the need to balance economic growth, social development and environmental considerations.BAT3151L8, To learn more, visit www.exxonmobilchemical.com.

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Gala and auction set at Westwood

Westwood Elementary School is hosting its 12th annual art gala and silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m.

The event includes student artwork, a silent auction of themed baskets, and an ice cream social. Latitude X300,All proceeds from the auction will go toward classroom equipment and supplies.

Clayton Valley has e-waste drive

Clayton Valley High School's second annual e-waste drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the school parking lot, 1101 Alberta Way, Concord.

Items accepted include monitors, towers, laptops, televisions, stereos, copiers, fax machines, DVD/CD/VHS players, cell phones, car batteries, cardboard, metal, and paper.

Proceeds benefit the Clayton Valley High School Safe and Sober Grad Night celebration.

For information, call Pamela Newacheck

Alhambra High School will hold a fundraising night from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1,W0465, at Chavinda Mexican restaurant, 514 Center Ave., Martinez. This includes dine in, take out, and/or phone orders

There will also be a major clearance sale of student store items such as sweatshirts, sweatpants, shirts and hats, for purchase that evening at the restaurant.

For information, contact Marianne Griffin, student activities director, at mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us.

Pizza fundraiser to help Valhalla

The Valhalla Elementary Parent Faculty Association is holding a fundraiser from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 at Round Table Pizza, 85 Chilpancingo Parkway, Pleasant Hill.

Participants need to present their server with a fundraiser flier, available at www.mdusd.k12.ca.us/valhalla/index.html.

Round Table will donate 15 percent of all sales to Valhalla's Parent Faculty Association.

Consent Decree meetings planned

Residents are invited to attend a meeting regarding the Consent Degree,Inspiron 2000, a document handed down by the Federal Court in May 2000 to address systemic deficits in how special education services are delivered in the Mt. Diablo Unifed School District.

The meetings will update parents/guardians of children with disabilities and Section 504 Plans and others on the current status of the Consent Decree and provide an opportunity for input concerning special education programs and services within the district.

Meetings are scheduled for:

-- 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, Pine Hollow Middle School Library, 5522 Pine Hollow Road, Concord.

-- 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Concord High School, Multi-Use Room, 4200 Concord Blvd.

-- 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Pleasant Hill Education Center, One Santa Barbara Road.

-- 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Mountain View Elementary Parent Information Center, (Room A-1) 1705 Thornwood, Concord.

Spanish interpreters will be provided. Interpreters for the deaf will be provided at the 7 p.m. April 7 session at Concord High School.Latitude LS, Interpreters for the deaf will be provided at other sessions upon request. Contact the Consent Decree office at 925-682-8000, Ext. 4292 by March 26.

Forum for middle school parents

The transition from elementary school to middle school can be confusing and frustrating for parents. The Pleasant Hill Education/ Schools Advisory Commission will host a forum, "Navigating the Middle School Years," from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Sequoia Middle School, 265 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill.