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September 15, 2014

Toshiba Provides Rapid Recharge SCiBT Batteries for Proterra Bus Fleet
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 15, 2014
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 solution with high-rate performance and long-life capabilities that is used in a wide range of applications, from EVs to grid energy storage. "With a rapid recharge capability and outstanding life perf ... read more

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