OK, maybe I have answered my own question. This is a quote from another site:

Lithium ion polymer batteries, or more commonly lithium polymer batteries (Abbreviated Li-Poly or LiPo) are rechargeable batteries (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rechargeable_battery) which have technologically evolved from lithium ion batteries (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_ion_battery).

So what this is saying is that LiPo batteries ARE Lithium ino....Roight?

Just thought I would dig up an old post LOL since no one finished up by answering the ultimate question about Lithium Battery technology.
All Li-Po or Li-Mn are just as you mentioned, a type of Lithium Ion batteries. The list of and applications of Lithium Ion batteries are staggering. Some Lithium batteries have been around for decades, Li-CF or Li-BR were certified by NASA for use in space in 1975! Now, as they have a 7 year shelf life, they are most often used for memory, clock backup batteries, etc. they are also used in pacemakers.
Other Lithium Ion batteries have some very unique properties, a Li-I2 (read as Li-Iodine) does not generate gas (known as venting) even if they are dead shorted. :cool:
A partial list of other Lithium Ion batteries:
Li-SOCl2 (requires a license to change the battery!)
Li-SO2 (designed to operate at -55 °C and up to +70 °C)
Li-Ag2V4O11 (used in medical implants)
Li-FeS2 (10 years storage time, usually NOT rechargeable)
Li/Al-V2O5
Li-Bi2O3
etc. etc.
And new Lithium Ion battery technology is being developed on as we read this. :wave:

There are some new high voltage cells in the works (5V?) but they're a long way off for RC.

I have run 12th on single cell voltage. Ran 12 maxamps cells (5400 mah) and ran a ceceiver pack. Works like a champ. A 13.5 is about the same speed as stock and you can run enough motor in mod to make the car about as fast as what we run now.

It was way easier on tires because the car was about 2 ounces under weight.

LiPo won't last for ever in RC but it will be around for the next few years.

I’m still waiting for the Vulcans to give us access to their Dilenium Crystals LOL

I’m still waiting for the Vulcans to give us access to their Dilenium Crystals LOL
Thats "Dilithium". Not Dilenium.

Dilithium's chemical symbol is Dt, its atomic weight is 87 and it is a member of the hypersonic series of elements. The dilithium crystal structure is 2(5)6 dilithium 2(:)l diallosilicate 1:9:1 heptoferranide, according to the Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual.

haha, Mits you crack me up!

What ever.........but I want some!!!!

Since "di" is a prefix for "2" used in chemistry, does that mean a 2-cell lithium based battery would be "dilithium" ? If so, I've already got some.

Dang, never thought of that :0

Hey i just got a killer deal on the Team Orion Platinum 4800 Lipo from russellrc.com, are there any special charging rates or things i should do for optinum performance so i dont hurt my new pack?

You will have to use a LiPo charger for sure. A 4800 pack will charge at 4.8 amps but without looking it up I am not sure of the "C" rating. It should be on the pack. DO NOT try to charge that pack with a regular charger!

I'm almost sure with that pack you set the LiPo charger a 1C and 4.8 amps.

Super: Check out JPHRacing.com, you may have paid way too much for your 3200 and 4800! :)

Dilithium's chemical symbol is Dt, its atomic weight is 87 and it is a member of the hypersonic series of elements. The dilithium crystal structure is 2(5)6 dilithium 2(:)l diallosilicate 1:9:1 heptoferranide, according to the Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual. Darn! Beat me to it!! Good one!!!!
-George