Toshiba to launch SCiB batteries, 10 year life span, 5 min charges
December 11, 07 by Mr.Q
Toshiba announced today that it will begin production of the Super Charge ion Batteries, or SCiBs, starting in March of 2008. So, what is the big deal with this new type of battery? The battery is capable to holding on to 90% of its charge after 3000 cycles using 5 minute quick charges, and will expected to have the life span of 10 years (5000+ cycles). It also has a very low chance of short circuiting or explosion. The bad news is that, for now, the product will only be manufactured for industrial-use (non-CE) class devices like hybrid and electric cars. Let just hope that with enough demands, we won’t have to wait long for the laptop’s, cellphone’s and other personal electronics’ versions.