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Toshiba's SCiB Rechargeable Battery Selected by Honda for Electric Car

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Toshiba Corporation, a renowned Japanese electronics company, has announced that its innovative SCiB rechargeable battery has been chosen by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. to power its new electric car, the Fit EV. The SCiB TM battery module was developed in collaboration with Honda and has been selected after a comprehensive evaluation program that tested its performance under diverse and demanding conditions. The SCiB TM is designed to provide rapid charge times, long battery life, and stable power discharge in a wide range of environments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Toshiba's SCiB rechargeable battery has been selected by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. to power its new electric car, the Fit EV.
  • The SCiB TM battery module was developed in collaboration with Honda and has been selected after a comprehensive evaluation program.
  • The SCiB TM has features that make it highly suited for automotive applications, including rapid charge times, long battery life, and stable power discharge.
  • The SCiB TM is less likely to experience lithium metal deposition in extremely cold conditions and has a lower impact on battery degradation in high temperatures compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.
  • The SCiB TM achieves longer driving distances and offers efficient regenerative charging, which adds to its performance.
  • Toshiba will take full advantage of Honda's selection of the SCiB TM to promote its further application in electric vehicles and other areas.

Statistics:

  • Toshiba will supply battery modules for the new Fit EV car.
  • The SCiB TM can charge to 80% capacity in 15 minutes and 95% in only an additional 3 minutes.
  • The SCiB TM generates little heat even during fast recharging, eliminating the need for power to cool the battery module.
  • The SCiB TM has a full charge-discharge cycle of 4,000 times, making it a more reliable and long-lasting option compared to other Li-ion batteries.
  • The Fit EV will be launched in summer 2012 in Japan and the U.S.A.

Sources:

  • Toshiba Corporation, "Toshiba's Innovative SCiB TM Rechargeable Battery Selected by Honda for Electric Car." M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX, November 17, 2011.
  • Comtex SmarTrend Alert, "UPTREND on 10-27-2011 for HMC @ $31.93."
  • M2 Communications, "M2 PRESSWIRE Terms of Use and Disclaimer."

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