Toshiba's Innovative Rechargeable Battery Set to Elevate Safety and Reliability of Electric Motorcycle Taxis, Addressing Fire Risks

Propel Thailand Closer to Carbon Neutrality Goals

BANGKOK,March 6, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation showcased its rechargeable lithium-ion battery"SCiB™" at a media briefing inBangkokonMarch 5, 2025, highlighting its exceptional characteristics of long lifespan and intrinsic safety, which elevate the safety and reliability of electric motorcycle taxis for both drivers and passengers. SCiB™'s unique features have the potential to play a significant role in the transition towards sustainable urban transportation inThailand. By utilizing SCiB™, Toshiba aims to supportThailand'scarbon neutrality objectives and facilitates the wide adoption of e-motorcycles that meet stringent standards, enhancing sustainability and reliability in the transportation sector.

Thailandaims to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2065^*1. The demand for lithium-ion batteries in emerging countries for electric vehicles (EV) is expected to exceed 600GWh by 2035. However, only 2.8% of that is projected to come from batteries for motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles, both widely used in public transport^*2.

Manufacturers of e-motorcycles face significant challenges in commercializing their products, primarily due to safety concerns surrounding conventional lithium-ion batteries. These issues include fire risks under various stressors and performance degradation over time, worsened by the tropical heat and humidity prevalent in Southeast Asian countries. The increasing risk of accidents as batteries age further complicates the integration of these vehicles into the transportation sector. Addressing these safety and longevity issues is crucial for successfully implementing e-motorcycle initiatives in the region and the industry's overall progress. Manufacturers must find innovative solutions to enhance safety and reliability, overcoming the hurdles posed by environmental factors and battery limitations to achieve wide adoption and ensure the viability of e-motorcycles inSoutheast Asia'schallenging climate.

The Toshiba's battery SCiB™ is showing potential to address these concerns and revolutionize the electric motorcycle industry inSoutheast Asia. Its innovative lithium titanium oxide (LTO) anode chemistry offers superior safety, longevity, and performance in challenging environments, in contrast to the conventional carbon-based materials used in typical lithium-ion batteries. It demonstrates remarkable resilience, resisting internal short circuits and maintaining integrity during rigorous safety tests. SCiB™ maintains its performance through over 20,000 charge-discharge cycles with minimal degradation. Furthermore, its rapid-charging capability allows for recharging from zero to over 80% capacity in just six minutes, ensuring minimal downtime for e-motorcycles. These features directly address the safety, longevity, and performance issues hindering electric motorcycle adoption in the region, paving the way for more reliable and sustainable urban transportation solutions.

InSeptember 2024, Toshiba partnered withnaturenix inc., aJapanbattery technology startup from Shimane University, and Windee International, a joint venture withThailand'sparking management servicer, to launch a demonstration test of battery subscription service for e-motorcycle taxis inBangkok, announced inOctober 2024^*3. Such a battery subscription service is expected to allow users to access to the advanced and well-maintained battery technology in a cost-effective way. The ongoing trial is yielding promising results, highlighting SCiB™'s capacity to deliver efficient and practical solutions.

Together with partners, Toshiba offers a safe and cost-effective solution for electric motorcycle taxis inBangkok, addressing fire risks. This innovative battery subscription service not only accelerates EV adoption inThailand'stwo- and three-wheeler segments but also has the potential to transform various vehicle markets, including buses and automated guided vehicles, significantly contributing to the country's efforts in achieving carbon neutrality.

About Toshiba

As Toshiba Group celebrates its 150^thanniversary in 2025, it is enhancing its management structure, streamlining operations, and investing in forward-looking businesses to build foundations for new growth.

This will allow it to continue to support advances toward a sustainable future with products and services developed by its wide range of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and electronic devices domains.

Guided by its corporate philosophy,"Committed to People, Committed to the Future.,"Toshiba brings industry-leading capabilities in green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX) to solutions for companies addressing the many challenges faced by modern society. By leveraging the power of data derived from its constantly evolving products and solutions, the Group is determined to help to achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy.

In fiscal year 2023, Toshiba Group generated annual sales of3.3 trillion yen, and had 105,000 employees around the world.

For more information, visit https://www.global.toshiba/ww/top.html or follow Toshiba Corporation on LinkedIn.

*1:THAILAND'SFIRST BIENNIAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT, Chapter 3.1

*2: Research by naturenix inc.

*3:Toshiba and Naturenix Launch Demonstration Test ofBattery Subscription Service for Electric Motorcycle Taxis inBangkok

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