A Toyota executive says lithium battery costs are hurting electric car development and names fuel cells as the way of the future, dismissing electric plug-in models entirely. Are Fuel cells really the way?

Future of electric cars may be in doubt as worldwide lithium supplies begin to run out as demand increases.

MIT researchers have reinvented lithium technology with a new battery than can be charged and discharged in under 20 seconds..

A possible end to exploding laptops is in sight, with researchers creating a non-flammable battery for notebooks and PDAs.

The days when laptops occasionally explode due to their lithium batteries breaking down could soon be over thanks to a new invention which shuts down the explosive reaction.

Research institution MIT are well on their way to developing one of the world's most sought after electric vehicles: a car with 320km range, 161 km/h top speed and a rapid recharge system that takes just 10 minutes to charge.

New 'layered-composite' material improves performance and stability.

Nissan showcased their all-electric LEAF to the world today, but the best thing isn't just the technology under the hood - it could be the petrol beating price.

Replacement programme designed to address overheating 'concerns'.

With almost mythical status among motoring enthusiasts, the Tesla Roadster is not seen on Australian roads, but a right-hand drive version is being planned

Researchers at the Arizona State University (ASU) have been awarded a two year US$5.1 million grant by the USA government to develop a radically improved battery..

High-ranking executive to 'look after product quality'.

$5.6bn in revenues by 2015..

Toshiba has unveiled a battery prototype that offers a 90 percent charge capacity in just 10 minutes.

400,000 Apple products possibly affected.

Apple have issued a recall of batteries from its iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook range due to a potential fire hazard.

The MacBook Pro range gets a revamp, with a new 15-inch version touted as the fastest notebook the company have ever made

Robots defer to humans.

Recall surpasses 7m mark.