Energy Magazine June 2016 | Page 28

Ioxus is a manufacturer of ultracapacitors , which are used in energy storage applications . Unlike batteries that rely on a chemical reaction , ultracapacitors operate by electrostatics . This allows them to be charged and discharged rapidly , and they can be used to provide a rapid burst of power . Ultracapacitors have the capability to improve fuel efficiency by delivering propulsion on acceleration . Ioxus ultracapacitors are now being used to supply additional voltage and reduce energy consumption for trains .
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Ioxus is a manufacturer of ultracapacitors , which are used in energy storage applications . Unlike batteries that rely on a chemical reaction , ultracapacitors operate by electrostatics . This allows them to be charged and discharged rapidly , and they can be used to provide a rapid burst of power . Ultracapacitors have the capability to improve fuel efficiency by delivering propulsion on acceleration . Ioxus ultracapacitors are now being used to supply additional voltage and reduce energy consumption for trains .

28 June 2016