The battery drain issue can be fixed with a little help.
The Chevy Volt got a regulatory boost Friday after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that Chevy Volts - and electric vehicles in general - did not pose additional fire safety risks, thereby saving the emerging auto market from becoming roiled in red tape.
Japan's Sony Corp. will transfer domestic construction of lithium-ion batteries used in products such as mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.
Japan's Sony Corp will transfer domestic construction of lithium ion batteries used in products like mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.
ASUS has selected to roll out the next tablet version, Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF700T, which is expected to come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The battle between ASUS and Apple Inc. is anticipated to grew, as both tablet makers are bringing out their best weapons.
According to the latest report, the iPad 3 is expected to be launched in March this year with a high-definition screen, a faster processor, supporting the next-generation wireless networks, and many other new features. Considering all these aspects, one major question that arises is whether the iPad 3 will have an improved battery life.
Industry and government are on track to bring down the cost of batteries to power hybrid and electric cars, which is crucial for improving commercial appeal of those vehicles, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said on Wednesday.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime is expected to get the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update much earlier than promised. The battle between ASUS and Apple Inc. is predicted to become more intense, as both tablet makers are bringing out their best weapons.
So much has been written about the quality and specifications of the iPad 3 so far that it is perhaps prudent to concentrate on some problems that may work against the new device.
Technology giant Apple's products are well known for design and functionality but Apple fans have an age-old wish - a better battery life. And, this wish could be fulfilled soon as Apple is developing a battery that will run on hydrogen-fuel, a battery that can keep all portable Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod and Macbook powered, not for days, but for weeks.
Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it will begin conducting a voluntary recall of more than 50,000 Sentra vehicles, fearing that a faulty positive battery terminal could stall the vehicles while in motion.
Amazon's Kindle Fire is one of the hottest gifts this holiday season, but many consumers are worried about the tablet's relatively short battery life compared to its e-reader cousins. Despite the eight-hour battery maximum, there are a number of tricks you can use to help conserve and extend the battery life of your device.
When Apple is trying hard to make its programs and devices hacking free, members of Chronic and iPhone Dev-teams are also leaving no stone unturned to find exploits in the devices which can give Apple users a bigger place to find amazing applications.
According to reports, the liquid coolant used in Chevrolet Volt batteries might have caused the fire that broke out inside the electric car. General Motors (GM) is, apparently, examining the possibility.
General Motors Co is closing in on a package of proposed fixes for the Chevrolet Volt battery pack that engineers believe would eliminate the risk of a fire being triggered days after a crash, two people with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
General Motors Co is closing in on a package of proposed fixes for the Chevrolet Volt battery pack that engineers believe would eliminate the risk of a fire being triggered days after a crash, two people with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
Khloe Kardashian could have another hit on her hands -- but not the kind that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star would hope for.
December 2 - General Motors Co is exploring design changes to the Chevrolet Volt battery to address issues raised after federal safety officials opened a probe into the plug-in electric car, a top executive said on Friday.
General Motors Co may redesign the battery for its Chevrolet Volt to address issues raised after federal officials opened a safety probe into the plug-in electric car, GM's chief executive said on Thursday.
Electronics retailer Best Buy Co Inc is recalling about 32,000 Rocketfish battery cases for iPhones because of a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said.
For the second time in a week, another report has emerged of an iPhone spontaneously combusting. Brazilian Ayla Mota says he woke up to discover his phone smoking and sparking less than a foot from his face.
Upon closer inspection of the iPhone that spontaneously combusted on an Australian flight, the logo signifies that the back panel was not made by Apple. Was the damaged phone a custom job?
