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ZAPBATT PARTNERS WITH TOSHIBA TO CREATE LONGER LASTING E-BIKE BATTERIES
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - APRIL 06: A man rides an electric bicycle near the pier
in Huntington Beach, ... [+] CA on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The city council on
Monday, April 5, voted unanimously to strike a previous ban on e-bikes put in
place in 2017, before the recent surge in popularity.(Photo by Paul
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Electronics giant Toshiba has teamed up with the Californian firm ZapBatt to
create more efficient and longer-lasting micro-mobility batteries.
As part of the partnership, Zapbatt’s artificial intelligence (AI) software
technology and next-gen battery hardware will be combined with Toshiba’s lithium
titanium oxide (LTO) battery cells to create a faster and more economical
battery system, while still allowing for real-time battery management and
optimization.
“With ZapBatt’s hardware and software, and our LTO chemistry, there is no other
solution as fast, safe, and cost-effective on the market,” said Greg Mack, vice
president and general manager - power electronics division, at Toshiba.
Toshiba’s LTO cells are ideal for micro-mobility applications, like e-bikes due
to their high-performing characteristics in several categories.
The cells are designed for fast charging and high-power environments with a
minimal decrease in function even after thousands of charges and uses.
The cells provide up to a 100% usable charge without shortening cycle life,
allowing for longer use.
Additionally, the cells perform in freezing temperatures as low as -30 degrees
celsius, compared to 0 degrees celsius for typical Li-ion.
“For global carbon reduction and electrification, we need better battery
solutions now, not in ten years. To address this problem, we worked with Toshiba
to allow lithium titanium oxide to come alive, bridge into new markets quickly,
and provide maximum economic and environmental benefits,” said Charlie Welch,
CEO and Co-founder of ZapBatt.
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“Unlike other chemistries, lithium titanium oxide is very efficient in a variety
of conditions, not just on a lab bench. It’s like the Seabiscuit of batteries.”
On top of the ability to perform in freezing temperatures, the cells reduce
operating expenses and e-waste and eliminate fire risk with the use of ZapBatt’s
system.
Most micro-mobility fires occur due to lithium-ion batteries containing oxides
of nickel, manganese, aluminum, or cobalt.
This type of chemical fire typically occurs when the battery is punctured,
sustains damage, is poorly manufactured, overused, or breaks down internally.
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As a result of the lack of carbon on the anode surfaces and the fact that LTO is
free of these oxides, the battery chemistry is effectively immune to thermal
runaway and battery fires.
ZapBatt’s software uses a combination of machine learning and proprietary
hardware to continuously improve battery performance.
The company's software analyzes 26 data points, illustrating how the battery
performs to improve charging operations, essentially talking to the battery and
making changes.
Over time, the batteries will provide data, allowing the system to become even
more energy efficient.
“ZapBatt’s bi-directional adaptive terminal voltage (BATV) technology allows the
battery to reconfigure itself based on the customer’s needs, essentially making
it a universal adapter that has the potential to change the battery landscape
completely, said its chief operating officer, Amiad Zionpur.
“Because of this unique ability, the e bike battery can be used in many
different applications, from micro-mobility to consumer products.”
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