Toshiba maps out new turf for its unique rechargeable batteries

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Toshiba Battery Company Ltd has developed the Advanced Lithium Battery (ALB) series which are designed specifically for use in Personal Digital Cellular, Global System for Mobile Communications, code division multiple access and other mobile phone formats. The lithium ion batteries provide a weight-energy density of 160Wh/kg which is 10% to 15% more than the weight-energy density of other lithium ion batteries with 540mAh capacities. Results of several safetytests on the series confirm that it is resistant to heavy loads.

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With rise in demand, small rechargeable batteries power up

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The demand for small rechargeable batteries is growing as the reliance on mobile phones and notebook computers rise. The growing demand for nickel- metal hydride and lithium ion batteries has increased by 30% to 50% annually. This development is in response to the growing market for portable electronic equipment serving information and communications purposes. Thus, manufacturers are expanding their production capacities to accommodate the need for the batteries.

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Charging ahead: batteries: rechargeable batteries reach turning point

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Japanese manufacturers of rechargeable batteries are faced with the challenge of improving battery performance as the demand for portable audio-video equipment increases. These manufacturers export around 94% of the nickel-metal hydride batteries that they produce which are used in portable phones and computers. However, prices continue to drop with annual production continuing at double-digit growth.

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