| Toyota Denies Delays In Future Hybrid Launches
Toyota says it's "bemused" by the Wall Street Journal's recent story that the timing for its next generation of the Prius has been pushed back. Rebutting the story, Toyota issued the following statement:"We've been very interested to note stories in The Wall Street Journal over the past couple of days purporting that the introduction of a next-generation Prius has been delayed because of the slow pace of development of lithium-ion batteries.The Journal also claims that those same concerns have postponed the introduction of the use of our Hybrid Synergy Drive, using those batteries, in other Toyota vehicle lines such as the Sequoia and the Tundra.Of course Toyota maintains detailed schedules for future vehicle development, production and launch--schedules that are under constant refinement as market conditions and consumer needs evolve.
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HELSINKI, FINLAND -- Nokia Corp. warned yesterday that up to 46 million batteries used in some of its cellphones could be faulty and pose a risk of overheating. The advisory applies to batteries manufactured by Matsushita from December 2005 to November 2006, the world's largest mobile phone maker said. Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. of Japan is one of several suppliers that have together made some 300 million BL-5C batteries. The lithium-ion battery is one of 14 different types of battery used in Nokia phones. Nokia said 100 incidents of overheating of the Matsushita-made BL-5C batteries have been reported worldwide, but added that "no serious injuries or property damage have been reported." "Consumers with a BL-5C battery subject to this advisory should note that all of the approximately 100 incidents have occurred while charging the battery," the Finnish company said.
Man is shot several times in Dorchester
A man was taken to Boston Medical Center yesterday after being shot multiple times with a handgun about 5 p.m. near the corner of Blue Hill Avenue and Lawrence Avenue in Dorchester, police said. Police did not identify the victim. He was reported to be in stable condition. After he was shot, the victim held his stomach and ran into the middle of Blue Hill Avenue, where he flagged down a police cruiser, said Roger McClain, 64, a neighborhood resident. "He was bleeding, but . . . I don't think he knew where he was shot," McClain said. .
2 Photogs Settle Lawsuit Against Actresses
Two photographers tentatively settled a lawsuit they filed against Denise Richards and Pamela Anderson, which alleged the actresses made false statements about them to Canadian police and the media about a confrontation in Vancouver, court papers obtained Monday show. Scott Cosman and Rik Fedyck filed the lawsuit March 23 in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging defamation, invasion of privacy, battery and false arrest. The lawsuit alleged Anderson and Richards claimed the men had "engaged in criminal activity" and had sneaked onto a movie set where the actresses were filming "Blond and Blonder" last Nov. 9. The lawsuit also alleged Richards pushed both men, took their laptop computers from their hands and threw the devices over a balcony, hitting a woman in a wheelchair below. The settlement is contingent upon receipt of settlement funds and the dismissal of a related court action now pending in Canada, according to court papers filed July 26 with Judge Tricia Ann Bigelow by the plaintiffs' attorney, Jason P.
Synchronous Buck Regulator promotes battery efficiency.
Contained in 3 x 3 mm MLF package, MIC2238 2.5 MHz dual 800 mA synchronous buck step-down regulator features Trickle Mode(TM) enabling light load efficiency for Li-Ion battery powered systems. Device offers input voltage range from 2.5-5.5 V and ultra-low quiescent current of 28 A at light loads. Operation modes include Variable frequency Trickle Mode(TM) operation for highest light load efficiency and option for running device at constant frequency.
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