Is there any specific technical requirement for LiIon-batteries to be used onboard the dreamliner in any case? Anything that technically prevents other battery types from being used? Not speaking about time, cost and weight but functional hard needs. Let them be heavier and bulkier but that can't be the reason to not consider NiCads?
I have a feeling that the load demands and recharge rates of NiCd wouldn't be enough for the elec system. Quite why they went with LiCo rather than LiMn is beyond me. Going to try and short an LiMn one this afternoon. (Don't try this at home kiddies
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