BATTERY

Chevy Volt Passes Battery Test: Saves the Electric Car

The Chevy Volt got a regulatory boost Friday after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that Chevy Volts - and electric vehicles in general - did not pose additional fire safety risks, thereby saving the emerging auto market from becoming roiled in red tape.

Sony to Move Lithium Battery Assembly Abroad: Report

Japan's Sony Corp will transfer domestic construction of lithium ion batteries used in products like mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.

Sony to Shift Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly Abroad: Report

Japan's Sony Corp. will transfer domestic construction of lithium-ion batteries used in products such as mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.

Sony to move lithium battery assembly abroad: report

Japan's Sony Corp will transfer domestic construction of lithium ion batteries used in products like mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.

Apple iPad 3 vs ASUS Transformer Prime TF700T: Quad-Core War Ahead

ASUS has selected to roll out the next tablet version, Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF700T, which is expected to come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The battle between ASUS and Apple Inc. is anticipated to grew, as both tablet makers are bringing out their best weapons.

iPad 3 Launch: Will it Have an Improved Battery Life?

According to the latest report, the iPad 3 is expected to be launched in March this year with a high-definition screen, a faster processor, supporting the next-generation wireless networks, and many other new features. Considering all these aspects, one major question that arises is whether the iPad 3 will have an improved battery life.

Electric Vehicle Battery Costs Coming Down: Chu

Industry and government are on track to bring down the cost of batteries to power hybrid and electric cars, which is crucial for improving commercial appeal of those vehicles, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said on Wednesday.

Electric vehicle battery costs coming down: Chu

Industry and government are on track to bring down the cost of batteries to power hybrid and electric cars, which is crucial for improving commercial appeal of those vehicles, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said on Wednesday.

Apple Hydrogen-fuel Battery May Keep Future iPhones, iPads and Macbooks Powered for Weeks

Technology giant Apple's products are well known for design and functionality but Apple fans have an age-old wish - a better battery life. And, this wish could be fulfilled soon as Apple is developing a battery that will run on hydrogen-fuel, a battery that can keep all portable Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod and Macbook powered, not for days, but for weeks.

Kindle Fire Battery Life: 5 Tips to Make It Last Longer

Amazon's Kindle Fire is one of the hottest gifts this holiday season, but many consumers are worried about the tablet's relatively short battery life compared to its e-reader cousins. Despite the eight-hour battery maximum, there are a number of tricks you can use to help conserve and extend the battery life of your device.

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GM nears possible Volt battery fix: sources

General Motors Co is closing in on a package of proposed fixes for the Chevrolet Volt battery pack that engineers believe would eliminate the risk of a fire being triggered days after a crash, two people with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
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GM near possible Volt battery fix-sources

General Motors Co is closing in on a package of proposed fixes for the Chevrolet Volt battery pack that engineers believe would eliminate the risk of a fire being triggered days after a crash, two people with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
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GM explores Volt battery design changes

December 2 - General Motors Co is exploring design changes to the Chevrolet Volt battery to address issues raised after federal safety officials opened a probe into the plug-in electric car, a top executive said on Friday.
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GM may redesign Volt battery, CEO says

General Motors Co may redesign the battery for its Chevrolet Volt to address issues raised after federal officials opened a safety probe into the plug-in electric car, GM's chief executive said on Thursday.
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