Mercedes to develop hybrids with ultracapacitors

Mercedes partners with Maxwell Technologies on ultracapacitors

Over the last year or two, there has been much talk about ultracapacitors and hybrid cars. And, in just the last couple of weeks, ZENN Motors stated that EEStor's - a ZENN partner - ultracapacitor breakthrough could make internal combustion engines "unnecessary".

Essentially, ultracapacitors help with both energy storage and power delivery, and they could ultimately replace both batteries and internal combustion engines - a development ZENN and EEStor claim is at hand.

Maxwell Technologies, however, is doubtful....Finish: Mercedes to develop hybrids with ultracapacitors