A prototype electric bus that runs on next-generation SCiB batteries was unveiled by Toshiba Corporation and two other businesses.

Just ten minutes are needed to charge the new, incredibly long-lasting energy storage device to 80%.

The battery can lower capital costs and operating expenses for cars that are entirely electric, hybrid, light, and heavy.

Along with increasing operating rate, it reduces the risk of explosions and fires. For quicker acceleration, the battery also provides greater power.

Toshiba’s SCiB Nb cells are temperature-adaptable. The battery’s weak energy density, which might reach more than 200 Wh/l, was present in the previous model.

But the upcoming SCiB battery generation has an energy density of 350 Wh/l, which is 50% higher. Upcoming urban electric transportation is supported by the battery.

Toshiba’s cells have been used in a number of electric vehicles before, but since they can function well in temperatures ranging from -22 to 140°F (from -30 to +60°C), these new cells may prove helpful for electric buses or massive trucks.

Moreover, these batteries have the advantage of being extremely fast charging.

Toshiba predicts that a new SCiB Nb battery will be available by 2025.

The ultra-fast charging prototype electric bus, which is driven by next-generation lithium-ion batteries with NTO anodes, was unveiled by Toshiba, Sojitz, and CBMM on June 20 at CBMM’s industrial site in Araxá, Brazil.

By using a lithium-ion battery containing niobium titanium oxide (NTO) in the anode, a prototype e-vehicle is now operating for the first time in history, significantly advancing the commercialization of batteries.

When compared to graphite-based anodes, NTO has twice their theoretical volume density.

As they work towards introducing the next-generation lithium-ion battery with NTO anode to the global market in the spring of 2025, the three businesses will continue to collaborate to make the most use of their unique technologies and knowledge.

“Toshihiko Takaoka, vice president of Toshiba Corporation’s Battery Division, remarked, “I am really thrilled to see an E-bus outfitted with our NTO battery, SCiB Nb.”

Toshiba and CBMM and Sojitz have collaborated to produce an NTO battery that has a high energy density and a rapid recharge, thereby implementing the practical usage of niobium in battery material applications. To increase the variety and scope of our SCiBTM battery offerings, we will persist in our development efforts.