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Energizer ‘D’ rechargeable battery cracked open: cheaper, low-power AA lurks inside

Chris Davies, Aug 27th 2009 Discuss [7]

For most people, a battery is a mysterious little pack of magic, containing the juice that makes our gadgets flash and bleep (and then run out just when we really need them). For Energizer, it seems, batteries are an opportunity to perform some mild deception: it turns out that inside the chunky, D-sized casing of an Energizer rechargeable is a spacer-clad sub-C cell AA battery offering far less power than you'd expect. Update: Commenter huskyboy1978 points out that's not an AA battery, but a production-sized sub-C cell. Read The Full Story

Pilots Union calls for Li-Ion cargo ban over fire risk

Chris Davies, Aug 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Lithium-ion batteries could soon be unwelcome in plane cargo holds, if the world's largest pilots union has its way; in the wake of several explosions where bulk amounts of the batteries have caused fires, the organization is calling for a ban on their transport by plane. However the ban would not affect individual passengers bringing devices powered by lithium-ion batteries - such as laptops and cellphones - onto planes, though there may be some confusion with checked luggage should li-ion batteries be left inside. Read The Full Story

Duracell Plans on Making a Lasting Impression With New Smart Power Line

Evan Selleck, Aug 20th 2009 Discuss [1]

Duracell launched something new today, and we're pretty sure you'll be excited about it. It's called the Duracell Smart Power Initiative, and it's broadening the company's outlook on life, and what you can spend your money on. While the needs of consumers change, especially the way that they power their electronics, Duracell realized that they needed to change too, and it's looking like they are on the right track. They've come up with some pretty handy stuff, and while it's not necessarily revolutionary for the times, it is for the company. And plus, the mobility it provides may just be attractive enough to entice some long-term commitments. We're definitely ready to tie the knot. Read The Full Story