A team of McGill University researchers, working with colleagues in the United States and South Korea, has developed a new ...

Nickel-cadmium batteries were the first widely used rechargeable batteries for household electronics and were popular through the end of the 20th century. But they had their pitfalls.

Another Milwaukee innovation came more recently — in 2005, the company introduced the first lithium-ion battery designed for cordless power tools.

Nickel-cadmium batteries were the first widely used rechargeable batteries for household electronics and were popular through the end of the 20th century. But they had their pitfalls.

The nickel-cadmium battery was invented by engineer Waldemar Jungner in 1899. Even Thomas Edison got in on the battery game with a nickel-iron storage battery that debuted in 1900.

In other words, leave out the nickel cadmium chemistry that makes up lithium-ion batteries, and you give up the source of fire-fanning oxygen. Is the perceived threat of a car fire preventing you ...

Ryobi battery charge times can vary based on the model, but how bad is it to leave a fully-charged battery on its charger?

Milwaukee's has an innovative line of dual and single battery tools to meet your needs, but which tools are the right choice for your projects?

Presently, the lithium-ion battery -- usually listed as Li-ion -- is the most common type, though older laptops may have a nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride battery.