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Toshiba To Launch "Super Charge" Batteries

Posted by kdawson on from the fill-'er-up dept.

ozgood writes in to let us know about Toshiba's announcement that it has developed a new type of rechargeable battery dubbed the Super Charge ion Battery, or SCiB. Toshiba claims the new battery will mainly target the industrial market, though they hint the technology may eventually find a home in electric vehicles. The SCiB can recharge to 90% of total capacity in under five minutes, and has a life span of over 10 years. "Toshiba also says the battery has excellent safety with the new negative electrode material having a high level of thermal stability and a high flash point. The battery is also said to be structurally resistant to internal short-circuiting and thermal runaway."

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  1. Re:Reassuring to know... by BuckBundy · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hmm, what kind of device are you using that puts batteries next to your crotch?...
    WAIT A MINUTE!
    Boys, we have a woman posted among us! Oh, dear Slashdot...

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  2. Re:awesome! by mh1997 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I am wondering if we will still see these batteries exploding at the most inopportune time
    I'd think anytime that you have an unscheduled explosion would be the most inopportune time.

    I can't ever imagine myself saying "I think I'll have a beer, watch the game, and let the battery in my computer blow up."

  3. Re:awesome! by Takichi · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well, it could explode in the pocket of someone who is about to kill you. I don't think that would be the most inopportune time.

  4. Re:Problem: top current by JDHannan · · Score: 3, Funny

    You don't think Starbucks is selling energy??