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Lithium ion Japanese tram recharges in <1 minute

Streetcars are classy. There's an entire romanticism that goes along with memories of these city people movers. In most of America, of course, GM helped put an end to streetcars. But, if you're a fan of trams, take a glimpse at the future of streetcars. Naturally, it's available in Japan. A place called the Railway Technical Research Institute in Kokubunji, Tokyo, has announced the development of a lithium-ion powered tram with a battery that can be recharged in under a minute. The batteries will get a serious test when they start being used ... Read more →

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