“ITRI collaborated with Stanford University to develop an ultrafast rechargeable aluminum-ion battery that is both cost-efficient and safe. This fast-charging battery can significantly resolve the issue of short lifespan plaguing other aluminum batteries. The team’s research result has been published in Nature in April, and patent applications have been submitted in the US, Taiwan and filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. This breakthrough battery technology will compete with the traditional lead acid battery when applied in large energy storage devices, lightweight electric scooters and motorized bicycles.”