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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Big power player

This frame grab from video shows an FAA test in which a cargo container packed with 5,000 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries caught fire and exploded after 44 minutes. (Associated Press)

Lithium batteries dominate the global industry because they’re cheap to make, lightweight and can hold more energy than other types of batteries. They are for products ranging from cellphones and laptops to hybrid cars.