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Scientists build high-energy batteries using viruses
April 7, 2006 – 11:03 AM in Build Your Own
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States have figured out a way to use viruses to build ultrathin lithium-ion batteries that pack three times the normal energy level for their weight and size, they said this week.
MIT developing carbon nanotube ultracapacitors to replace batteries
March 8, 2006 – 4:19 PM in Buyer's Guides
Batteries provide power for most of our daily gadgets, but they are bulky and must be replaced often. Now, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems (LEES) are studying a new breed of "supercapacitors", which use carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Professors Joel Schindall and John Kassakian, along with Ph.D. candidate Riccardo Signorelli believe the unique properties of the CNTs could help make supercapacitors that could one day let us charge our laptops instantly.
Dell recalls suspect notebook batteries made by Sony, including XPS M1710
August 15, 2006 – 10:15 AM
An estimated 4.1 million Dell notebook computers sold worldwide are being voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer, cooperating with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, after admitting to having received six reports of notebooks spontaneously catching fire.
Transportation Department Restricts Loose Lithium-ion Batteries On Airlines
December 31, 2007 – 5:22 PM
Gadget lovers will have one more thing to worry about because the Transportation Department has issued new rules that greatly restrict lithium-ion batteries on airplanes.
Mercedes-Benz To Use Lithium-ion Batteries In Hybrid S-class Sedan
February 29, 2008 – 12:04 PM
Mercedes-Benz today announced its two first hybrid vehicles, both of which will be using conventional lithium-ion batteries, as opposed to nickel-metal versions that are used for example in the Toyota Prius or the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Hybrid.

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How Notebook Batteries Work and Why They Explode
November 2, 2006 – 2:43 PM
Calvin Chu loves nothing more than dissecting mobile computer batteries whether theoretically or actually. Join him as he explains battery technologies and shows you why they sometimes fail. Boom!
Squeeze More Life Out Of Your Batteries
December 19, 2006 – 8:00 AM
You work a full day - here's how to make sure your technology does too.

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