Lithium-ion batteries banned in checked-bagsSpare lithium-ion batteries will no longer be allowed in checked baggage on airlines as of April 1, the UN's aviation agency said on Friday, following concerns by pilots and plane makers that they are a fire risk. The batterie More… |
Mercedes hybrid luxury sedan coming soonMercedes-Benz has revealed that its new hybrid luxury sedan S400 will arrive in the Middle East in September. The S400 will be the first hybrid luxury sedan in the world with a lithium-ion battery, said a statement. "The S 400  More… |
GM Volt launch in 2010 'a stretch'General Motors Corporation's (GM) planned launch of the closely watched Chevrolet Volt in 2010 will remain 'a stretch' even though the automaker has not hit any snags in its development of the rechargeable electric car, the automaker's chief execu More… |