lithium

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lithium /ˈlɪ θi əm/ ?

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(n) a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals

Plain lithium hydride, which can be bought on the open market, is probably not the kind that the bomb-builders use.
Also, since it's lithium-ion, it can perform at full strength on a mostly-drained battery.
Lithium didn't know how to take care of that.

Nissan Motor president Carlos Ghosn said: "Production of the Leaf and lithium-ion batteries in Smyrna brings the United States closer to its goal of energy independence, creates green jobs and helps sustain American manufacturing."
on Jun 28, 2010 By: Carlos Ghosn Source: just-auto.com (subscription)
"We plan to use both nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries, choosing the appropriate option depending on the vehicle," President Katsuaki Watanabe told a news conference to outline Toyota's environmental activities.
on Jun 10, 2008 By: Katsuaki Watanabe Source: Reuters
"A considerable amount of research and development work still has to be carried out until we can produce the electric vehicle, in the field of lithium-ion battery technology in particular and this is an area in which the Volkswagen group is working...
on Feb 12, 2009 By: Martin Winterkorn Source: NetworkWorld.com