>>>-----Original Message----- >>>From: Bob Axtel [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] >>>Sent: 15 August 2006 16:21 >>>To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >>>Subject: [EE]: Lithium Ion Batteries.. I told Ya So >>> >>> >>>I told everyone here that unless the safety issues with Lithium Ion >>>batteries can be resolved, there will be a push on to stop >using them. >>>In addition to Dell recalling 4.1M laptop batteries, >>>the FAA is reviewing whether to allow Li-Ion-based laptops on board >>>airplanes at all. >>> >>>I told ya so, about 14 months ago. >> >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Michael Rigby-Jones" >To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." >Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 1:27 PM >Subject: RE: [EE]: Lithium Ion Batteries.. I told Ya So >> >> I don't see that limiting/preventing the use on planes is an >> indicator that their use will be terminated for all applications. >> There is simply nothing to replace them at the moment, in terms of >> cost vs energy density. >> Out of interest, do you known if they are considering banning >> mobile phones on planes? >> >> Regards >> >> Mike >-----Original Message----- >From: John Ferrell [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] >Sent: 15 August 2006 19:14 >To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >Subject: Re: [EE]: Lithium Ion Batteries.. I told Ya So > > >Li-Ion are pretty tame compared to Li-Po technology. > I think most modern phones use Li-Po though? They are certainly very thin batteries anyway. Regards Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist