A Battery That Breathes Air! Too Good To Be True?
A lot of companies and researchers are working away on the promises of the lithium air battery. Is it too good to be true? Read more »
Why Lithium Has Become Our Preferred Battery of Choice
Over the last decade, most of us have slowly found ourselves increasingly dependent on a single type of battery: a lithium battery. This has led to some interesting questions on why lithium has become the preferred choice, and what comes after lithium? Read more »
How a Fraction of a Battery Can Cripple iPod Production
There could be a delay in iPod production as a result of the closure of a polymer factory, owned by Kureha, near the Japanese earthquake’s epicenter. The polymer is a tiny but important part of lithium ion batteries and Kureha dominates that market. Here’s why: Read more »
How Plug-In Hybrid Cars Could Be Game Changers
With my daily commute, Nissan’s all-electric LEAF car isn’t a good fit for me, but GM’s extended range electric car the Volt isn’t exactly an inexpensive car. Here’s how the economics work out and why a plug-in hybrid car could be a real game changer. Read more »
