81.   The new facility will supply lithium-ion rechargeable batteries to the North American market, an NEC spokesman said Monday.

82.   The Prism also includes a built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery, a requirement because color screens drain batteries faster.

83.   While primary alkaline batteries were ready for use, older rechargeable batteries were usually dead when they were needed.

84.   While rechargeable batteries are currently available, they are less popular for reasons such as lower performance compared to better charge retention of other zinc carbon or alkaline batteries.

85.   With the new batteries, Toyota and Matsushita said they hope to set a global standard for nickel metal-hydride rechargeable batteries.

86.   The slump has affected the sales performance of related component products, such as rechargeable batteries, the company said.

87.   Ovionics will join Dalton Cables to make high-performance rechargeable batteries and Canon is considering setting up wind energy farms in India in partnership with the Bangor group.