Applications

Ioxus Ultracapacitors in Action

When paired with low-cost batteries, ultracapacitors provide peak power delivery required to transmit signals. Studies have demonstrated that a simple parallel connection of an ultracapacitor to a low-cost alkaline battery can duplicate the performance characteristics of a lithium-ion battery. With many applications, the use of ultracapacitors to provide peak power will extend battery life by a factor of four. This improvement will have a dramatic effect on the hazardous waste disposal problem associated with the batteries being used every day in portable and hand-held devices.

Transportation

Large cell Ioxus ultracapacitors provide large energy storage systems which significantly improve the efficiency of hybrid electric vehicles. Recycling the energy captured during braking will lower the peak power requirements on hybrid-diesel, fuel cell, or battery-based vehicles. By stabilizing the power output of these devices with an ultracapacitor, significant life expectancy increases are seen for fuel-cell and battery-based applications.

Green Technology

As the global energy crisis continues to loom, renewable energy sources are becoming a sensible solution to augment, and eventually replace, fossil fuel energy sources. The cyclical nature of solar, wind and wave type systems require a means to temporarily store energy and deliver power when required. High performance Ioxus ultracapacitors provide these systems with cost effective solutions.