Toshiba unveils new battery prototype

by Aharon Etengoff on Oct 2, 2008

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"What is this batteries energy density? While Aharon sounds really enthused, I cannot see the benefit of a fast recharge time being of much use unless it also has a longer life. For that, energy ..."

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Toshiba has unveiled a battery prototype that offers a 90 percent charge capacity in just 10 minutes.

The Super Charge Ion Battery (SCIB) is capable of handling 5,000 to 6,000 recharge cycles, compared to the typical 500 offered by standard lithium-ion batteries.

The new battery is composed of a durable material that offers a high level of thermal stability and prevents overheating. In addition, the unit will not explode when crushed.

According to Toshiharu Watanabe of Toshiba, the "excellent performance of the SCIB will assure its successful application in industrial systems and in the electronic vehicles markets as a new energy solution".

Indeed, the long-awaited Schwinn Tailwind electric bicycle will reportedly feature a SCIB battery that charges in less than 30 minutes.

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barnierubble

Oct 3, 2008 8:31 AM

This article lacks important detail.

On what chemistry is it based?

If it is Lithium, then does it have a shelf life from production line to death? Current Li-Ion cells last around 3 years from birth whether they are used or not. If they have a shelf life then the number of charge/recharge cycles is largely irrelevant since 5000 to 6000 in 3 years would only occur in the most severe application environments.

What voltage is produced by a single cell?

How much current can we expect from a single cell?

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totoaus

Oct 3, 2008 10:05 PM

What is this batteries energy density? While Aharon sounds really enthused, I cannot see the benefit of a fast recharge time being of much use unless it also has a longer life. For that, energy density is important as I wouldn't want to put this battery in my laptop unless it also lasts longer than the LiIon battery it already has. Fast charging isn't of use where there is no power.