> I would think the same technology could be applied to a battery > pack, but numerous contact connectors would be required, costing > $$, taking space, and durability for a piece of construction equipment > getting banged around in dirt and rain likely would be an issue. :) Yeah, it's not a goer really is it. My brother's company just round up all their dodgy packs and send them off to be reconditioned. Although "reconditioned" is perhaps glorifying what actually happens -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist