Toyota develops 'breakthrough' in battery technology
Toyota Motor Corporation has developed the world's first method for observing the behaviour of lithium ions (Li-ions) in an electrolyte when a Li-ion battery charges and discharges which can provide crucial research for future developments.By using this method, it is possible to observe in real-time, the deviation of Li-ions, one of the causes of deterioration in the performance of Li-ion batteries, said a statement from the company.Toyota believes that this will provide essential guidelines for research and development (R&D) that aims to improve the performance and durability of batteries, which would lead to longer battery life, as well as longer driving ranges for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), it said.
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Toyota works to develop advanced electric-car battery
A detail is seen on a Toyota Prius Prime during the media preview of the 2016 New York International Auto Show in Manhattan, New York March 23, 2016.REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoA Toyota Prius Prime is seen during the media preview of the 2016 New York International Auto Show in Manhattan, New York, U.S. March 23, 2016.REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoTOKYO Toyota Motor Corp said it aims to develop a more advanced electric-car battery "in a few years" that will allow the Japanese automaker to build vehicles with up to 15 percent greater range and battery life than they have currently.
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Toyota makes breakthrough for longer battery life
Toyota has made a potentially huge breakthrough in battery technology that it claims will lead to improved range in hybrid and electric vehicles, and longer battery life.The vast majority of hybrids and electric vehicles now use lithium-ion batteries.The lithium ions are contained in the battery's electrolyte, flowing between the cathode and anode, producing an electric current flow - from the cathode to the anode while charging, and from the anode to the cathode while discharging,While lithium ions are much more efficient than other substances, they are prone to "deviation" - moving unevenly and clumping - which disrupts the ion flow, limiting range and reducing battery life.
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