MacNN | argonne News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us argonne, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Composite batteries to hold 30 percent more charge http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/10/argonne.composite.battery/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0804/batteries.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory in Argonne, IL claim to have developed composite battery materials that will increase battery life by up to 30 percent, as well as making them safer and last longer than conventional lithium-ion batteries. The new batteries, based on a new generation of lithium-ion electrode chemistry, are similar to the ones GM is developing for its Chevy Volt electric v... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/10/argonne.composite.battery/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:20:00 GMT