WATERTOWN, Mass., April 13 (UPI) -- U.S.-based A123Systems is gaining investments to advance its development of a more efficient lithium-ion battery and smart grid.
HENDERSON, Nev., March 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted K2 Energy Solutions to develop a lithium-ion battery for military electric vehicles and energy-storage applications.
VALDESE, N.C., July 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has contracted Saft to supply the U.S. military with lithium sulfur dioxide batteries.
DENVER, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Airline passengers in the United States may no longer carry loose lithium batteries in checked luggage starting Tuesday over concerns of battery fires.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've found a way to use silicon nanowires to create a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
DETROIT, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- General Motors says it plans to develop lithium-ion battery cells with A123Systems to power GM hybrid electric drive vehicles.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers have developed a new type of lithium battery that could become a cheaper alternative to the batteries that power hybrid electric cars.
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 3 (UPI) -- University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists say they are developing super-charged tiny lithium batteries to help treat nervous system and other disorders.
NEWARK, N.Y., Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Ultralife Batteries of Newark, N.Y., Wednesday received an order valued at $1.6 million from the U.S. Defense Department for its BA-5372/U military battery.
NEWARK, N.Y., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Ultralife Batteries of Newark, N.Y., Monday received a $2.2 million order from the U.S. Defense Department for its military lithium battery.