From the NTSB report linked earlier:
The Battery Monitoring Unit main circuit card and sub-circuit card do not contain nonvolatile memory (NVM), and none of the BMU data are recorded on the FDR.
Well, there's one 'To Do' item.
I think that we can be glad that such a comprehensive document, set in plain language and with real photographs is publically available. I wonder if all countries do this when one of their own is in the frame?
Edmund
I think before the 787 is let loose again, a test flight might be made with the families of some of the executives on board.
Good plan, start a petition.