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Toshiba Partnering with Mitsubishi To Develop Li-ion SCiB Battery Systems for EVs

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Toshiba Corporation announced that it is working with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to bring its SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to electric vehicles (EVs). The SCiB is Toshiba’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery that combines high levels of safety with a long life and rapid recharging.

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Toshiba’s SCiB battery for the Fit EV

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Honda selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB rechargeable Li-ion battery to power the Fit EV. In 2010, Toshiba announced that it was working with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to bring the SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to electric vehicles (EVs). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) times that of other Li-ion batteries.

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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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The electric motor on the Citaro hybrid assists the combustion engine when high levels of power are required, particularly when moving off. It does not serve to boost maximum power; the output and torque figures for the bus remain unchanged. The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors.

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This Startup Builds USVs That Collect Data About Oceans

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The USV weighs just over 100 kilograms, and its motor propels it at up to 33.3 Thanks to the combination of solar cells and lithium batteries, she says, “our boats can operate and travel nonstop for months, without needing refueling or external recharging.” kilometers per hour. “We

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Sanyo Installs Two Solar Parking Lots for Bikes and Provides 100 Hybrid Bikes in Tokyo

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The power generated from the solar panels installed on the roof is stored to be used to recharge the electric hybrid bicycle batteries and illuminate the parking lot lights. Sanyo is using its new Standard Battery System for Power Storage announced in November 2009 in the system. Recharge time is about 3.5

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Porsche Developing Electric Vehicles; 3 Electric Boxsters Slated for Testing

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The mid-engined two-seater is powered by a high-speed V8 developing more than 500 bhp (373 kW) and running at maximum speed engine of 9,200 rpm as well as electric motors on the front and rear axle with overall mechanical output of 218 bhp (160 kW). The flywheel power storage system is recharged whenever the driver applies the brakes.

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Volvo Car Group testing lightweight structural energy storage material applied in trunk lid and plenum cover

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The material is recharged and energized by the use of brake energy regeneration in the car or by plugging into the electrical grid. It then transfers the energy to the electric motor which is discharged as it is used around the car. Placing the structural super capacitor laminates on the outer skin of the trunk lid. Click to enlarge.