Japan, Oct. 15 -- Toshiba has introduced a new SCiB (TM) 24V battery pack (P25H20-3), a lithium-ion solution engineered for automotive, marine, and heavy equipment sectors, that also offers the advantage of seamless replacement of conventional lead-acid batteries. This innovative product has already been equipped with "e-Float Terrace," the electric boat from Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha Motor), which is scheduled to begin offering cruise experiences in Yokohama, Japan, this October.While their low cost and high current output have ensured that lead-acid batteries remain widely used in vehicles and industrial backup systems, demand is rising for lithium-ion alternatives that are lighter, more efficient, with a longer service life, and few...