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Tin: The Secret To Improving Lithium-Ion Battery Life
forbes.com 1 week agoPoor battery life and the need to recharge smart phones often remain a huge pain for consumers. Help could be on the way. Researchers at the said Wednesday they have figured out how pack more energy into a lithium-ion battery and boost the rate of charging it. The trick is to replace graphite with tin ...
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USPS Goes Postal On Lithium Ion Batteries, Refuses To Ship Smartphones Overseas
engadget.com 2 weeks, 5 days agoThe USPS has announced that it'll refuse to ship any gear containing lithium ion batteries overseas. The postal service believes combusting power packs have caused two fatal cargo plane crashes since 2006 -- hence the ban, which takes effect from May 16th. Anyone wishing to ship the latest tech to those living or serving overseas will have to use another shipping company -- although the ban might be relaxed in 2013, once safety testing has been carried out. USPS goes postal on lithium ion batteries, refuses










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