South Korean engineers have developed a new technology for making safe rechargeable lithium batteries used in cell phones, laptop computers and electricity-driven cars, a state-run laboratory said Tuesday.
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) …

South Korea’s mobile phone battery recharger interface has been accepted for review by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that aims to set a global standard by 2010, a government commission said Sunday.
The Korea Communication Commission …

Samsung SDI, the world’s No. 3 producer of rechargeable batteries, said Tuesday its joint venture with Germany’s Bosch has purchased a U.S. maker of hybrid car batteries to expand its business in North America.
The joint …