Tuesday, February 28, 2006

A123 Systems -- New Battery Technology

The company has found a way to make a rechargeable battery with a much higher power storage potential while reducing the weight by nearly 80%. It recharges to 90% power in just 5 minutes. This battery will be soon be used in the Dewalt line of power tools. In a few more years it may be making hybrid automobiles faster and even more fuel efficient.