UPS unveiled Tuesday a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint.

Up until five or 10 years ago, Rauscher said, hassles related to poor battery function (and pricey replacement batteries) tended to keep heated gear out of the mainstream.

NEW YORK (AP) — UPS has unveiled a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The ...

It’s all about the battery, said Craig Van Batenburg. chief executive of the Automotive Career Development Center, a Worcester company that trains auto technicians to repair EVs.

Don't forget that wireless microphone systems and many electret microphones also rely on battery power. Throwaway alkaline batteries lose power when they're cold just like their rechargeable cousins.