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Capacitors use electric fields (rather than chemical changes, motion, or potential energy) to store energy, and charge and discharge faster than batteries. Ratings are usually in Farads (Coulombs per Volt).
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Are ultracapacitors the key to making hybrids king of the auto market? [Scientific American] (August 28, 2007)
to enhance reliability and efficiency of electric power infrastructure. (April 20, 2006)
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An introduction to capacitors. Theory, pictures, links to other parts of a web-book of electrical theory.
Wikipedia entry includes picture, history, applications, Ragone plot, diagram, links, and current state.
Are ultracapacitors the key to making hybrids king of the auto market? [Scientific American] (August 28, 2007)
to enhance reliability and efficiency of electric power infrastructure. (April 20, 2006)
Australian groups partnering on components for electric vehicles. (November 19, 2004)
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