January 4, 2000 Dr. George R. Ferment Lithium Technology Corporation 5115 Campus Drive Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Dear Dr. Ferment: Reference is made to your employment agreement dated July 24, 1996, as amended and extended (the "Employment...

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.61

                         LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

                                 January 4, 2000

Xx. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Lithium Technology Corporation
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Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, XX  00000

Dear Dr. Xxxxxxx:

      Reference is made to your employment agreement dated July 24, 1996, as
amended and extended (the "Employment Agreement"), with Lithium Technology
Corporation (the "Company").

      This shall confirm that the Employment Agreement is extended on the same
terms as set forth in the Employment Agreement until the later of (i) February
28, 2002 and (ii) one year after the closing of the merger between the Company
and Pacific Lithium Limited.

      This letter also confirms that as of November 1, 1999 you shall serve as
the President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer and your
salary is at the rate of $155,000 per year commencing as of November 1, 1999.

      By signing below, you agree to and accept these terms. The terms of your
Employment Agreement are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed except as
modified herein.

                                          Very truly yours,

                                          /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
                                          Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
                                          Chairman of Special Committee of
                                          the Board of Directors

Accepted and Agreed to:

/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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