High-power density ultracapacitors target military, transportation and alternative energy industries

Ismini Scouras

eeProductCenter (11/11/2009 12:11 PM ET)

Oneonta, N.Y.—Ioxus Inc. recently launched its first family of Electric Double Layer Capacitors (EDLCs) and power modules for military, transportation and alternative energy applications.

According to Ioxus, this ultracapacitor line provides smaller-sized products with more capacitance and greater power densities over competitors. Ioxus' ultracapacitors provide energy storage to improve the efficiency of hybrid electric vehicles by recycling the energy captured during braking and lowering peak power requirements on hybrid-diesel, fuel cell or battery-based vehicles. By stabilizing the power output of these systems with ultracapacitors, fuel-cell and battery-based applications realize significant increases in life cycles.

When used in combination with batteries or other energy sources, Ioxus EDLCs reduce power drain from the energy source and extend its available life up to 400 percent, according to the company.

The following Ioxus ultracapacitors and pseudo-capacitors are available: 100F, 2.7V ultracapacitors; 350F, 2.7V ultracapacitors; 400F, 2.7V ultracapacitors; 600F, 2.7V ultracapacitors; 2000F, 2.7V ultracapacitors; 220F, 2.3V pseudo-capacitors; 800F, 2.3V pseudo-capacitors; and 1000F, 2.3V pseudo-capacitors.

Pricing starting at $8 for high quantities of 100 Farad cells.
Availability: Now.
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Ioxus, www.ioxus.com