How Water Could Help Make Better Batteries
Water could be the key to producing a cheaper, more environmentally friendly and less dangerous way of making the lithium-ion batteries that power so many everyday gadgets, researchers say. Full story
JAL 787 jet has problems not related to batteries
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787 jet has returned to a Tokyo airport shortly after takeoff for a problem unrelated to the batteries that had forced the aircraft to be grounded. Full story
Mitsubishi Motors recalls 4,313 Outlander plug-in hybrids
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp <7211.T> on Tuesday recalled 4,313 Outlander SUV plug-in hybrids in Japan to fix faulty lithium-ion batteries that may overheat, the second time it has asked most owners to bring the vehicle in for repairs. Full story
Report: Problem found in 787 jet, no safety risk
A sensor problem was found Sunday in one of the exchanged batteries for a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 jet but did not pose a safety risk, a Japanese broadcaster reported. The Boeing Co. jets had been grounded for four months until their safety could be reconfirmed. Full story
Pete Williams: ‘Bombers practice. They learn how to do this’
NBC Justice Correspondent Pete Williams talks about the Boston Marathon bombing investigation and how the suspects could have learned how to make the bombs.
Analysis: Rethinking the lithium-ion battery revolution over cost, safety
TROY, Michigan (Reuters) - For nearly two years, a team of former Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius engineers has been working on the next big thing in electric cars: the latest version of the 154-year-old lead-acid battery. Full story
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Boeing unveils new 787 Dreamliner batteries
Boeing said its proposed fix for problems relating to the lithium-ion batteries on its 787 Dreamliner would eliminate the risk of fire, as the company tries to get the jet flying again. NBCNews.com's Alex Witt reports.
Today's Headlines: AirBus Batteries & Europe's Future
Airbus drops lithium ion batteries; Blackstone redeems some investor capital from SAC; CalSTRS will oppose dual chairman/CEO role at Disney, and other headlines, with Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP. CNBC's Joe Kernen & Becky Quick. And a look at the European...
Are Lithium-ion Batteries Too Dangerous?
Craig Timberg, Washington Post reporter, discusses whether there is too much risk associated with lithium-ion batteries.
Boeing Defends 787
Boeing defends use of lithium ion batteries on Dreamliner jets, with CNBC's Phil LeBeau. Mary Schiavo, aviation attorney, weighs in.
Shoppers empty shelves to prepare for Hurricane Sandy
Consumers are lining up at stores up and down the East Coast before they even open, hoping to stock up on the generators, water, flashlights, and batteries that are flying off the shelves. NBC’s Jeff Rossen reports from a packed Home Depot in Queens, N.Y.
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