The FAA certified the 787 battery system even though lithium ion batteries are more susceptible to catching fire when they overheat or short-circuit than other typesofbatteries.
And it is the first airliner to make extensive use of lithium ion batteries, which are lighter, recharge faster and can hold more energy than other typesofbatteries.
And it is the first airliner to make extensive use of lithium ion batteries, which are lighter, can hold more energy and are easier to fit into odd-sized spaces in airplanes than other typesofbatteries.
It is the first charger of its kind to fully and automatically detect the different typesofbatteries that have been inserted into it and proceed to use the correct charging algorithm to handle the custom recharge of each battery individually.
As the ICT environment continues to develop in the coming decade, it may not be surprising to see batteries supplying some typesof demand response to the power grid.