As the demand for hybrid vehicles grows, Chrysler has been forced to momentarily shelve their hybrid testing. Tests found the batteries overheated in some of the pickup trucks. 109 truck models and 23 minivan models with plug-in hybrid technology are no longer currently testing.



Frequent charging is good for lithium ion batteries. Accordingly, feel free to charge them even when they are only slightly depleted. You may also "top-off" your batteries by plopping them onto (or turning on) the charger for a few minutes each month. Though you don't need to store li-ion batteries fully charged, giving them a little juice while dormant can keep them feeling good and strong.

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Recalibrate: We suggest a full discharge every 30 charges for batteries with fuel gauges, like laptops and mobile phones to recalibrate the battery. Just let it run until it stops, then recharge.

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When you do remove your battery you should store it in a cool and dry area. Some people go as far as to stick it in the refrigerator but that may not always be possible or convenient. I generally just put it in my laptop carrier so I don't forget it when I get ready to travel. I usually store it fully charged so it will have its maximum life when I use it. Some manufacturers recommend that if you are going to store it for a long time to do it at half charge.

In conclusion, try to be color blind next time you pick out a cordless tool. Weight the above points and you'll find that both you and your power tools will live happily ever after.