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Honda eyes China to develop car batteries

Honda Motor Co is interested to develop electric car batteries in China to tap the country's technology and vast resources.

Sanyo to supply Suzuki with hybrid car batteries

Japan's Sanyo Electric, the world's largest maker of rechargeable batteries, said on Thursday it would supply Suzuki Motor with lithium-ion battery systems for its plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Toyota to launch lithium battery Prius in 2011: report

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will launch competitively priced Prius hybrid minivans using lithium ion batteries early next year, the Nikkei business daily reported.

Cell phones that protect against deadly chemicals? Why not?

The revolution of cell phones has been adding much functionality to its use. Its function varies from in-built camera, MP3 player, GPS to online service. What if, in the future, new functions on our cell phones could also protect us from toxic chemicals?

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Apple iPad Hardware Announced: 10 hour battery life, Wi,Fi, but No 3G

Apple Inc. CEO, Steve Jobs, unveiled the highly-anticipated Apple iPad on Wednesday which is a Wi-Fi only device, contrary to precious speculation.

Hitachi develops battery for plug-in hybrid cars

Japan's Hitachi Ltd said it has developed lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid vehicles and plans to start commercial production by 2013, aiming to take a slice of a market with strong growth potential.

Toyota accelerates next-generation battery R&D

Toyota Motor Corp has set up a division to accelerate developing next-generation batteries, a company executive told reporters at the North American Auto Show on Tuesday.

LG Chem to supply hybrid car batteries to Ford: report

South Korea's LG Chem Co Ltd will sell rechargeable batteries for hybrid cars to Ford Motor Co from 2012, with the annual sales estimated to reach 500 billion won ($447 million), local media said on Monday.

Tesla, Panasonic partner on electric car batteries

U.S. electric sports carmaker Tesla Motors will partner with Japan's Panasonic Corp for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries, the companies said on Thursday.

GM, government backers show off first Volt battery

General Motors Co showed off the first battery pack for its electric Chevy Volt on Thursday with a ceremony that highlighted the automaker's dependence on U.S. government financing for its revival plans.

A123 Systems, SAIC to set up China car battery JV

U.S. lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems Inc said it is forming a joint venture China's top carmaker SAIC Motor Corp to develop, make and sell battery systems for electric vehicles.

Sony sees robust early U.S. holiday demand

Japan's Sony Corp said it is enjoying robust demand for its PlayStation 3 game console and other electronic products so far in this holiday shopping season in the key U.S. market.

Sony sees robust early U.S. holiday demand

Japan's Sony Corp said it is enjoying robust demand for its PlayStation 3 game console and other electronic products so far in this holiday shopping season in the key U.S. market.

Energizer is going, going, almost gone from CVS

CVS Caremark Corp has found a way to stop the Energizer bunny. It will discontinue sales of the company's alkaline batteries early next year.

U.S. FTC says will allow Panasonic, Sanyo deal

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp and its rival Sanyo Electric Corp Ltd have won U.S. antitrust approval to merge, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday.

New invention addresses lithium battery fires

A new technology to prevent lithium-ion batteries from catching fire or exploding in laptops and mobile phones may be on the market as soon as the first quarter of 2010, its inventor said on Wednesday.

Sanyo eyes boost in solar investment

Sanyo Electric Co Ltd plans to ramp up investment in its battery and solar business as the world's largest maker of rechargeable batteries moves closer to being acquired by Japan's Panasonic Corp, a senior executive said in an interview on Thursday.

Sanyo to sell part of its battery business: source

Japan's Sanyo Electric Co plans to sell part of its battery operations to satisfy antitrust regulators ahead of its planned takeover by Panasonic Corp, a source close to the matter said.

Lithium outlook bright with auto electrification

Demand for lithium should ramp up over the next decade to produce the lithium-ion batteries needed to power the next generation of electric and electric hybrid vehicles.

Panasonic gets conditional EU okay for Sanyo buy

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp on Tuesday gained approval from European Union antitrust regulators to acquire rival Sanyo Electric Co Ltd on condition it sheds some units.

Honda unveils battery-powered unicycle

Honda Motor Co has unveiled an electric battery-powered personal transporter, a unicycle shaped like the number eight that riders steer by leaning in the direction they want to travel.

VW plans Varta tie-up on electric car batteries

Volkswagen is setting up a joint venture with Varta Microbattery GmbH to develop more powerful batteries for use in electric cars, Europe's biggest carmaker said on Friday.

A123's smash-hit IPO could herald more green debuts

A 50 percent leap in the shares of lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems Inc on their first day of trading looks likely to jumpstart the market for clean-tech share offerings.

A123 IPO puts spotlight on energy storage market

Lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems Inc has a history of losses, is uncertain about its ability to generate positive cash flow -- and is the most talked-about company going public this week.

Medtronic warns about heart device battery

Medtronic Inc said it is warning doctors about problems with 6,300 implantable heart devices because the batteries in the devices drain sooner than normal.

Fiat unit in battery deal for electric vehicles

Italian vehicle group Fiat SpA's (FIA.MI) Magneti Marelli unit has signed an agreement with Italy's FAAM SpA for development, production and sale of lithium batteries, Fiat said on Monday.