Until new nano lithium technology comes in later in 2009, mobile phone batteries are still notoriously flaky. Just when you need to make an important call the battery indicator tells you the charge is all but extinct. You may have conditioned your battery in line with all of the advice and old wives tales floating around but still have to re-charge yours every day. Short of buying a spare and keeping that charged what can you do?
These large battery packs take up a lot of room and are pretty heavy, which adversely affects the fuel economy and the storage space in most hybrid cars. These batteries get their power from regenerative braking and/or from the gas engine. Also, they are very expensive, costing thousands of dollars to replace. Which is why they are guaranteed for the life of the car (read you warranty, some states make automakers guarantee the battery for 100,000 miles).
Tesla Roadster first started selling in 2008. It has a price tag of $111,000, it is a two-seater sports car. It is based on the Lotus Elise with a fiberglass body. This car is a rocket, it can accelerate from zero to 60 in under four seconds. It has a range of 245 miles with a massive 53-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Full charge takes 3.5 hours on a proprietary 240-Volt 70 amp charger. It has a very stiff and jarring ride with a very basic interior. It is awkward climbing into the cockpit because of the tall wide sill. The loud battery-cooling fans emit a constant cobalt ontario roar behind you. Tesla is developing a lower cost $50,000+ model S sedan expected to be released in 2012.
Li-ion Batteries last longer and charge quickly. A Li-ion battery and a quick charger make it possible to work all day with a cordless drill without stopping.
While most beginners will opt to Lithium battery stocks play it safe by getting a ready-made boat that can be used right out of the box others might be a little more adventurous preferring to get a kit for DIY assembly. The latter may seem like hard work but there's a certain satisfaction in knowing you've built your boat from scratch. Parts can also be replaced with better alternatives during construction for a truly unique masterpiece.
In case you are using new nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, remember you should not charge the battery for too long or it will overcharge it and end up shortening the life of the battery. However, it is important to charge and discharge the battery three times just like the Lithium mines Ontario-ion battery to ensure that it has a long a life.
Most automakers would like to see Lithium-Ion battery packs (you probably have a Li-Ion battery in your cell phone) which can store more energy. But as of right now, they are still too volatile/unreliable when placed in large packs for major carmakers to use. But that should be changing in the next few years. Both GM (with their Plug-In Saturn Vue) and Toyota (next generation Prius/ Hybrid Systems) believe the next generation of hybrids will come with Li-Ion battery packs.
On the other hand, if you are a camera enthusiast and you want to have the latest digital camera model, then you better wait for the release of Canon PowerShot A3300 IS. Canon's A-series is stylish but it is not as flashy as the others. Nevertheless, it never fails to deliver solid image quality, optical image stabilization, and a good feature set. It is also very affordable, truly perfect for camera enthusiasts and frequent travelers. Some of its specifications include 6 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, CCD sensor, 720p HD video, 3-inch LCD screen, and 28mm wide-angle lens. It captures to SD/SDHC memory cards and uses a lithium ion battery.