Topic: Electrical Components Manufacturing

Smartphones: Postal service bans foreign shipments

Smartphones with lithium batteries will no longer be accepted for international shipment beginning Wednesday because of fire risks. Shipments of smartphones to US troops abroad will have to go via UPS or FedEx. 

GM: Explosion at battery research facility ‘unrelated to the Chevrolet Volt’

One person was hurt at the GM research site in Michigan during ‘extreme testing on a prototype battery’ unrelated to the Volt ‘or any other production vehicle,’ the company said.

Electric cars: 'Plug-ins' look for spark in 2012

Automakers in 2012 will launch 13 plug-in vehicles, running on electricity alone all or most of the time. This is the year that will tell whether the electric car market has a roaring liftoff or a slow-rolling start, analysts say.

Battery breakthrough could keep smart phones charged for an entire week

Scientists at Northwestern University announced new technology for batteries that could last 10 times as long and charge 10 times as fast as they do today. What would it be like to charge your laptop from empty to full in 15 minutes?

Will wind power stoke demand for batteries?

Batteries can store wind power accumulated at night, when people aren't using much electricity.

Jelly batteries seen as safer, cheaper alternative to traditional cells

Jelly batteries have been successfully tested by a research team in the UK.

Reigning in lead poisoning in China

Battery factories in China have exposed nearby residents to high levels of lead. Even a free market optimist can see that there should be stricter regulations.

Top 6 most triumphant stories of 2010

Most 2010 lists of major news will include the Gulf oil spill, the Haiti earthquake, the Republican midterm election sweep, and WikiLeaks. But we saw many events that also inspired or amazed or brought a smile. Here's our top 6 list.

Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?

Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:

Unemployment up? Not in these four maverick cities.

The US lost jobs in September and the unemployment rate remains at a high 9.6 percent, the US Department of Labor reported Friday. But some metropolitan areas are bucking the trend and adding jobs. By making everything from food to music and band instruments, these four metros have seen the biggest year-over-year decline in their unemployment rates. Is your city on this list?

Chevy Volt vs. Nissan Leaf: the electric car price war

Chevy Volt will sell for $41,000 before a federal tax credit, while the Nissan Leaf will go for $32,780 before the credit. The two cars are trying to jump-start the US electric-car industry.

Why Obama is putting so much stock in battery technology

President Obama on Thursday made his fourth visit to a battery manufacturer since taking office. He's pouring money and political attention into an industry that's playing catch-up – but that is vital to the future health of the domestic auto industry.

Pentagon X-37 space plane to launch amid secrecy

The X-37, an unmanned miniature space shuttle, is set to launch Thursday night. Slowly, some details have begun to emerge about the mysterious Pentagon space plane.

White House proposes tax credits for clean energy

Combining its push for clean energy and new jobs, the White House backs $5.4 billion in new tax credits intended to create tens of thousands of new manufacturing jobs.

Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.

Obama gives $600 million to next-gen car batteries

Car companies received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars.

Batteries help recharge the economy

The race for better batteries has spurred venture capitalists.

Secrets to longer battery life

Know the essential habits of highly effective users.

Batteries that recharge in seconds

Worldwide race to make better batteries

The US is a late entry, but new domestic projects are revving to go.

Q&A with GM's hybrid chief Robert Kruse

Korean scientist engineers super batteries

Hybrid availability plunges as demand rises