Lithium-ion makers need recharge

Feb 28, 2013

Lithium-ion makers need recharge

by Hiroko Nakata

Japanese makers’ share of the market for lithium-ion batteries in consumer electronics continued to fall in 2012, widening the gap with their South Korean rivals, who topped the ranking for the first time the previous year. Three Japanese makers — Panasonic Corp., Sony Corp. ...

787 grounded but big lithium batteries can fly

Feb 4, 2013

787 grounded but big lithium batteries can fly

At the same time the U.S. government certified the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as safe, federal rules barred the type of batteries used to power the airliner's electrical systems from being carried as cargo on passenger planes because of the fire risk.