lithium-ion battery
noun
lith·i·um-ion battery
ˈli-thē-əm-ˈī-ən- 
-ˈī-ˌän-
: a rechargeable battery that uses lithium ions as the primary component of its electrolyte
Note: Lithium-ion batteries are common in portable electronic devices such as cell phones and laptop computers.
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The government also plans to raise tariffs on semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, and some steel and aluminum products to tamp down on competition.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 22 May 2024
According to a new report from the Atlantic Council, a research group in Washington, China’s exports of lithium-ion batteries leaped to $65 billion last year from $13 billion in 2019.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 May 2024
The batteries cost less but have lower range than most current lithium-ion batteries.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune Asia, 13 May 2024
Most lithium-ion battery systems run for a maximum of four hours.
—Dan Gearino, WIRED, 4 May 2024
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William Gavin, Quartz, 22 May 2024
According to a new report from the Atlantic Council, a research group in Washington, China’s exports of lithium-ion batteries leaped to $65 billion last year from $13 billion in 2019.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 May 2024
The batteries cost less but have lower range than most current lithium-ion batteries.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune Asia, 13 May 2024
Most lithium-ion battery systems run for a maximum of four hours.
—Dan Gearino, WIRED, 4 May 2024
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