Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, research and development, start-ups and the tech industry overseas. A battery technology that was touted nine years ago ...

Stan Glasgow, the head honcho of the Sony, told reporters that there will be a push to incorporate lithium polymer batteries into notebooks, rather than the currently used lithium ion. Lithium polymer ...

A new incarnation of lithium-ion batteries based on solid polymers is in the works. Berkeley, CA-based startup Seeo, Inc. says its lithium-ion cells will be safer, longer-lasting, lighter, and cheaper ...

Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) and NiCd batteries used to be the only options for portable equipment. While these chemistries still have the advantage of lower cost and large operating temperature ranges, ...