TOKYO -- Toray Industries has developed a plastic film for capacitors that withstands high voltages, enabling electric vehicles to be charged in 20 to 30 minutes, about half the time currently needed, company officials said. It is expected to accelerate the spread of electric vehicles.
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Toray develops film enabling faster charging of electric vehicles
Capacitor material resists over 800 volts, can cut waiting time to 20-30 minutes
Toray has begun proposing the film to client manufacturers. (Photo courtesy of Toray)
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