Batteries That Pack a Punch without a Pop

by Michael Kanellos ZDNet News, 26 Jul 2006 Except for the rare moments when they burst into flames, lithium ion batteries have helped revolutionize electronics. A small company in Austin, Texas says it has come up with a way to throttle the explosive properties of the battery technology and make larger lithium batteries that can power tools or even hybrid cars. To date, lithium ion batteries have mostly been used in notebooks and personal electronics. Read more