Toshiba has announced that H2One, the company’s autonomous hydrogen energy system, is now in operation at Musashi-Mizonokuchi Station.
IHI and Toshiba partner to develop underwater turbines
IHI and Toshiba have developed a unique floating underwater marine-current turbine to generate electricity. Their research is to demonstrate the feasibility of generating ocean energy and creating a framework for the industry, and improve energy security for Japan. The floating underwater marine-current turbine uses two counter-rotating blades. It is fixed to the seabed and sails like…
Toshiba bus battery has grid energy storage potential and more
Toshiba has announced that it has been selected as the battery supplier for the next generation, all-electric, zero-emission bus from Proterra Inc., the leading electric vehicle (EV) transit bus manufacturer. The new fleet will use Toshiba’s Rechargeable Batteries (SCiB), a safe rechargeable battery with high-rate performance and long-life capabilities that is used in a wide…
Lithium battery could store wind generated power
Toshiba International Corp. says it has established a U.S.-based sales and support for its recent Super Charge Ion Battery, SCiB. This nano-based lithium technology is noteworthy for a rapid-charging capability of 90% in less than 5 min., according to the company, a life of more than 10 years even at a rapid charge rates, and…