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Testing the Rowwet electric scooter : Eleq

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The lithium-titanate-oxide (LTO) battery is a type of rechargeable battery which has the advantage of being faster to charge than other lithium-ion batteries, but the disadvantage of having a much lower energy density. Lithium-titanate cells also last for 3000 to 7000 charge cycles. Or alternately, a Rs.

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EV's and Indian Manufacturing: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwaala | Visit to IIT Madras

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Incidentally, the Suzuki Dentsu Panasonic JV in Gujarat is working on Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO) cells. So LTO is good for petrol-battery hybrid cars, which end up having relatively small batteries. The next prototype will be a 6 kg payload one, made of carbon fibre. LTO cells are more expensive, but have a longer life.