Power on the move

The author describes how rechargeable batteries are taking off. Demand is rising in three specific areas, known in the trade as the `3 Cs´: camcorders, computers and communications. Market research confirms that these applications are set to do for rechargeable batteries what the portable stereo did for conventional ones. By the turn of the century, these devices will be major contributors to battery usage. The author also outlines how the next generation of rechargeable batteries may be the first to benefit from standardised packs for the fastest growing applications