Which inventor famously developed the first practical lithium-ion battery that powers most modern electronics, but initially saw their company reject the technology?

Product innovation defines our world, but sometimes the true innovators aren't who we think. Behind many revolutionary products lie fascinating stories of development challenges, pivotal decisions, and sometimes overlooked contributors. This trivia question explores a significant product development story that reshaped an entire industry. Test your knowledge about who really deserves credit for one of the most transformative technological breakthroughs of our time!

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John B. Goodenough, whose work was initially dismissed by Oxford University as commercially impractical
Akira Yoshino, whose prototype was deemed too expensive by Asahi Kasei
Rachid Yazami, whose graphite anode discovery was rejected by CNRS as too risky
Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham, whose titanium disulfide battery concept was shelved by Exxon despite early promise