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Extend laptop running times or replace old internal batteries with an external battery pack. Here's how to choose.

A simple explanation of the way the batteries that we use in our laptop computers, mobile phones and mp3 players work.

General Motors and Coda Automotive report their electric-powered cars will be for sale next year. Comparison of GM Chevy Volt claims vs Coda car claims.

The idea of generation of electricity from batteries powered by viruses might seem a little bit far-fetched, akin to what people read in science fiction.

Question: what goes from 0~60 mph in 0.97 seconds, and doesn't use any gas doing it? Answer: an electrically powered drag racing motorcycle, the KillaCycle.

Electronic gift giving can be cool and highly productive at the same time. Whether you are a tech expert, novice, or geek, unique electronic gifts are always a big hit.

Electric bicycles offer motorized assistance for less fit cyclists and a low cost, environmentally friendly method of commuting in built-up areas.

Attendance at this year's big automotive show in Toronto slipped 16% to 253,384.

Take photos on and under the water without fear of damaging an expensive camera.

GM's new Chevy Volt is an electric car that can drive up to 40 miles without a drop of gas.

The Chevy Volt, which recently transitioned from concept car to upcoming production vehicle, uses a variety of technological innovations to improve performance.

A review of the Logitech Harmony One universal replacement remote control. Learn what sets the Harmony One apart from other remotes.

The Sony Reader Electronic Book uses a digital display with paper-like qualities for e-book reading. Does this digital book reader spell the end for paper print?

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is wrapping up the design of a new submersible that will replace the venerable ALVIN.

The RotoZip tool is a spiral saw, meaning it cuts with a rotary motion, like an electrical drill or router. It's used by carpenters, drywall hangers, plumbers, etc.

New cordless drills are available in the larger 1/2 inch chuck size and can have as much torque as corded drills. However they continue to lack endurance.

Electric bikes now come in many models and styles and provide an inexpensive mode of transportation for short hops around town for errands, commuting to work or fun.

Plug-in electric cars are coming to market, but two companies have different approaches to building a network of stations to keep them charged.

An electric bike kit offers an easy economical method of converting an ordinary bicycle into a motorized vehicle rather than buying a brand new e-bike outright.

Not to be outdone by their foreign competitors and current market leaders, car makers at General Motors unveiled plans for an electric car, the aptly named Volt.

There are many products for charging mobile phones outside the home. This article looks at the main types and their advantages and disadvantages.

Communicating with drivers, calculating gear ratios, recommending aerodynamic changes, overseeing wind tunnel tests - it's all part of being a racecar engineer.

Canon continues incremental improvements to its entry level DSLR in a process of evolution rather than revolution, announcing the Rebel XSi or 450D.

The D700 presents most of the features of Nikon's excellent D3 DSLR in a smaller, lighter, and cheaper package, making it ideal for those on a budget or as a second body.

Recent studies show the environmental and economic benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Battery and power grid developments as well as marketing are needed.

With so many SAD lamp models available, how can the consumer who works the night shift ensure the purchase of the right SAD light therapy product?

With so many SAD light box models available, how can the office worker select the best SAD lamp to take to work?

With so many SAD lightbox models available, how can the globetrotting consumer choose the right one to offer a jet lag cure?

Valence's Saphion technology is a safe lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is used by Segway Scooters and many plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).

Comparing the Nissan Leaf, Toyota plug-in Prius, and Chevrolet Volt shows that the Leaf has the longest driving range (100 miles) per charge of these new electric cars.

Americans want greener vehicles, and manufacturers are stepping up to the challenge. Here are four vehicles coming soon that promise to save gas while being fun to own.

A Segway tour of Yuma, Arizona with SegwaYuma Tours is a great way to visit historic downtown, the Yuma Crossing, the Ocean-Ocean Bridge, and discover what to do in Yuma.

Electric bikes come in a wide range of designs and prices. Choosing one means matching bike weight, motor power and battery life to where and how the bike will be ridden.

The Droid and the iPhone have very similar hardware, and are both great current generation smartphones. But is Droid the famed iPhone killer? Not likely.