Using Ultracaps in Cars: the Definitions

Written by Chad Hall on June 14, 2013 | Blog

In our next installment of the Ultracapacitor 101 blog series, we wanted to begin to explore the applications of ultracapacitors. Now that you understand how ultracapacitors work and have a thorough understanding of ultracapacitor terminology, it is time to learn how this technology works in one particularly important sector: the automotive industry. We’ll devote several [...]

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Ioxus Expands iCAP® Series Ultracapacitor: More Power, More Efficient

Written by Chad Hall on June 11, 2013 | Press Releases

Ioxus expands iCAP series for unrivaled efficiency and durability; further raises the bar for ultracapacitor performance ONEONTA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ioxus, a manufacturer of premium performance ultracapacitor technology for the automotive and transportation industries, today introduced the new 1200 Farad (F) cell to its portfolio of high performance ultracapacitors. The 1200F cell is a high-powered energy solution [...]

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Ultracapacitors 101: What Do Those Words We’re Using Even Mean?

Written by Chad Hall on May 6, 2013 | Blog

Now that we’ve discussed the mechanics of an ultracapacitor, providing an overview of how the technology works, we thought it would be helpful to create a glossary of key terms in the ultracapacitor space. Understanding the technology helps, but you won’t be able to compare products without a clear understanding of the related terminology. Check [...]

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Ultracapacitors 101

Written by Chad Hall on April 19, 2013 | Blog

Our first installment will serve as a simple explanation of ultracapacitor technology: what it is and how it works. In simplest terms, an ultracapacitor is a portable energy storage device. An ultracapacitor stores energy in an electric field, as opposed to batteries, which store energy chemically. The difference means that ultracapacitors can complete hundreds of [...]

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