**Update: I apologize for the countless typos and broken sentences that were found throughout this post. I was *attempting* to write while drowsy. Utter failure. Don’t post drowsy folks… Battery technology just isn’t keeping up with the demand consumer electronics are putting on them. No one would normally think that a 22lb. weight reduction in a car is something to brag good about. But in the wild world of racing, every ounce can be vitally...

It may seem like once every month or two we see another article claiming the next mashup of minerals/chemicals/compounds will somehow yield a dramatic increase in battery life.  The articles rave on how the future of battery tech is near and that the technology in question will finally bring batteries up to par with the demands that gadgets and electronics place on them.  The current compound combination that is garnering attention is that of Lithium-Sulfur.  Much like...