Researchers from Toyota and Tohuku University say that they can achieve these results in the next 10 years. Existing batteries contain graphite and polycrystal litium cobolt oxide, the graphite improves the performance of the battery but also requires space that could be used for storage. Their idea is to develop a cathode with no graphite [...] Read more »
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Sony announced a new type of lithium ion battery today that recharges up to 99% in 30 minutes, and lasts 4x longer than the typical rechargeable batteries. And even after 2000 charge-cycles they maintain up to 80% of their ability to retain a charge. Not bad Sony. Sadly, these are available only for Power Tools [...] Read more »
