Cordless Drills are wonderful tools. Almost everybody from professionals to home improvement DIY hobbyists use them. When this tool stops working it's a nightmare because the work is interrupted. And oftentimes the problem is that the batteries are no good anymore.

The battery chemistry has 3 types: NiCad, NiMH, and Lithium-ion. NiCad, or NiCd, battery is used in older cordless drill tools. They are the least expensive, so almost all inexpensive cordless tools use this type of battery. There is one problem with this battery. It's toxic to the environment. So when it's time to dispose the dead NiCd battery it's a problem.

Most of the laptops now a day are equipped with eddy stock-ion batteries. Though there are Nickel-cadmium, Nickel metal hydride, etc, after the invention of Lithium-ion battery, because of its efficiency most of the laptop manufacturers are selling it along with their respective laptops.

2) Battery freshness: often overlooked. Always make sure you have the freshest battery possible. A battery can lose it's ability to hold a charge as time goes on. You want batteries that move off of shelves quickly to be sure they aren't old.

Obviously, ICE are powered by the gasoline you buy when you fill up at a gas station. The electric motor/generator is powered by a large (and by large, I mean large and heavy) Lithium battery stocks pack. Most hybrids on the road today have large Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery packs somewhere near the trunk, or under the seats. (Read about the Lexus Hybrid battery pack).

Design: The Asus Eee PC T91MT measures at 8.9 x 6.5 x 1 inches and weighs just 2.1 pounds. It has an all-white glossy white finish that is only contrasted with a black Lithium mines Ontario screen bezel frame The touch pad area is gray/silver in color. Overall, this little tablet netbook has a very chic and fashionable appearance, perfect for any style conscious PC users.

Most automakers would like to see Lithium-Ion battery packs (you probably have a Li-Ion battery in your cell phone) which can store more energy. But as of right now, they are still too volatile/unreliable when placed in large packs for major carmakers to use. But that should be changing in the next few years. Both GM (with their Plug-In Saturn Vue) and Toyota (next generation Prius/ Hybrid Systems) believe the next generation of hybrids will come with Li-Ion battery packs.

Another one of the best drills out there is the Panasonic EY7540LN2L model. It makes fastening jobs a cinch. It is lightweight, and ergonomic. It is extremely easy on the wrist and hands, so it is comfortable to use. It has long lasting lithium batteries for longer jobs. It is an impact driver, and is definitely versatile. It costs more than the other two drills, but it is still one of the best. Overall, any of the drills mentioned above would be a great cordless drill to own.