Sony to boost output of lithium ion batteries
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TOKYO —
Sony Corp said Monday it will invest 40 billion yen to boost production of lithium-ion batteries amid growing demand for their use in mobile phones, cameras and other products.
The company aims to boost its monthly production capacity of lithium-ion batteries to 74 million units in 2010 from the current level of 41 million, investing in existing lines in Japan as well as in Singapore and China.
Lithium-ion batteries are used for a wide range of electronic appliances such as mobile phones, laptop computers, digital cameras and game consoles.
Other electronic manufacturers are also stepping up their focus on the same type of rechargeable batteries, while automakers see them as a potential way to boost the efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles.
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LIBERTAS
The last Li-Ion battery I had from SONY was recalled for fear of fire. Hope they've solve than minor detail.
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undecidedbout08
I read on one of the many conspiracy sites you link to that the sales people determine who to fob the faulty, dangerous batteries off on...
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LIBERTAS
Dell PC & Nokia cell-phone. I'm toast!
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DenshaDeGO
SONY's battery fiasco was from a lack of proper research, it was documented in many newspapers last year. Hopefully this time they won't cut corners.
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