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"HRL" wrote in message

Nimh are preferred for applications such as cell phones because they have
higher capacity. However, the NiCad have higher current capability and
are
preferred for applications such as portable tools.

If that is the case, why are tool makers switching to Ni-MH?

Quote from the Panasoncic 15.6 vol drill spec sheet:
Features
3.0 Amp-hr Ni-MH N battery pack delivers 50% longer run time.

From the Makita specs:
Standard Equipment
Two Ni-MH Batteries