Toshiba Delivers SCiBTM, A Safe, Long-Life, Rapid Charge Battery

Submitted by Bill St. Clair on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:45:46 GMT  <== Science/Technology ==> 

Market Watch - very good news for laptops, electric bicycles, and likely hybrid and electric cars. A battery that can charge to 90% capacity in 5 minutes, can deliver lots of current, is immune from overheating, and can be recharged 6,000 times. Commercial launch in 2009. No pricing yet. [slashdot]


SCiB--the Super Charge ion Battery--is a breakthrough rechargeable battery developed by Toshiba that offers excellent safety, long-life and rapid charge.

SCiB and the Schwinn Tailwind electric bike, the first commercial application of SCiB, will be on display at Interbike 2008, the largest bicycle trade show in North America. Interbike will run from September 24 to 26, in Las Vegas.

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