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Toshiba Battery Charges In 10 Minutes

Posted by samzenpus on from the watch-the-lights-dim dept.

Slatterz writes "Toshiba has unveiled a battery prototype that offers a 90 percent charge capacity in just 10 minutes. The Super Charge Ion Battery (SCIB) is capable of handling 5,000 to 6,000 recharge cycles, compared to the typical 500 offered by standard lithium-ion batteries. The new battery is composed of a durable material that offers a high level of thermal stability and prevents overheating."

2 of 203 comments (clear)

  1. More importantly, by CSMatt · · Score: 3, Insightful

    How long does it take to discharge?

  2. More details - this tells me nothing by theBike45 · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It's almost a given that any details about some new battery technology always avoids the negatives. Those hopeful or shilling simply avoid the bad stuff. other li ion batteries can be recharged quickly and either 1) cost a fortune and weigh a ton (Altair) or 2) diminish their lifespan by so doing. Regardless, it all comes down to cost.This article says nothing about practicality, weight, etc.