Can Ultracapacitors Save the Electric Car?

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Pavan Kumar – 11/26/08,

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Pavan Kumar – 11/26/08,. Can Ultracapacitors Save the Electric Car?. Problem. 97% of Transportation dependent on gasoline 60% is imported oil Release 2000 metric tonnes Less than 3% of the proven world reserves. Background. Solution? Possible Technical Issues Horsepower Range - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Pavan Kumar – 11/26/08,

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97% of Transportation dependent on gasoline

60% is imported oil Release 2000 metric tonnes Less than 3% of the proven world reserves

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Solution?

Possible Technical Issues Horsepower Range Battery Life Efficiency

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Instanst Charge/DischargeNO heat or Chemical RXNNo OverchargingLong LifetimeOperating Temp is -50C to 100CNo Harzardous Waste

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More Power!Reduced Battery Size – Design and

cost Regenerative BrakingGreater Efficiency – 14%Load Leveling – absorb power during

surges and discharge during dips

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1. Energy Density – Stand alone ultracap systems not possible

Cost – Can be 10x the cost of Batteries

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