Ultracapacitor powers heavy hybrid and electric vehicles.
Press Release Summary:
Self-cooled HTM BMOD0018-P390 390-volt BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor module recaptures energy from braking for reuse in hybrid and all-electric drive trains, and provides backup power or soft shutdown in industrial applications. Rated at 18 farads, up to 3 modules may be linked in series to deliver total of up to 1,170 V. It is encased in rugged, splash- and dust-proof, IP 65-compliant, aluminum chassis, and operates in extreme temperatures.
Original Press Release:
Maxwell Technologies Introduces New Ultracapacitor Module for Heavy-Duty Transportation and Industrial Applications
Integrated BOOSTCAP® Unit Provides Scalable Solutions for Energy-Efficient, Environmentally Compatible Hybrid and Electric Buses, Trucks, Electric Rail Vehicles and Industrial Systems
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) has introduced a rugged 390-volt BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor module to provide scalable, easy-to-integrate, energy storage and power delivery solutions for heavy hybrid and electric vehicles and heavy duty industrial applications requiring up to 1,170 volts.
The new Heavy Duty Transportation (HTM) module delivers industry-leading performance and reliability and long operational life for vehicles and industrial systems that use electrical energy to enhance their efficiency and environmental compatibility. The newest addition to Maxwell's HTM product family features enhanced integration technology and up to 2.8 times greater energy storage than earlier products.
"Ultracapacitor-based solutions increase the efficiency of systems that consume electrical energy, which saves fuel or grid power, thereby reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants associated with conventional internal combustion vehicles and energy generation," said Dr. Richard Balanson, Maxwell's president and chief executive officer. "This rugged, high-performance, module is designed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of regenerative braking systems in hybrid and electric buses, trucks, electric rail and other heavy vehicles, as well as cranes and other heavy-duty industrial applications."
The new module meets or exceeds transportation industry requirements for watt-hours of energy storage and watts of power delivery per kilogram, and is designed to perform reliably through one million or more deep discharge cycles, or about 15 years of operational life for most vehicles or industrial systems. Integrated voltage management circuitry and monitoring capabilities and highly efficient, fan-driven, forced air cooling results in good thermal performance at high continuous currents.
"In addition to efficiently managing thermal loads under high current cycling conditions, this module is built to withstand the harsh environments, shock, vibration and extremely demanding duty cycles that are typical with heavy transportation applications," said Michael Everett, Maxwell's vice president and chief technical officer. "Improvements in module design and advancing cell performance through material science are enabling enhanced functionality and robustness while significantly reducing manufacturing cost."
The self-cooled HTM BMOD0018-P390 is encased in a rugged, splash- and dust-proof, IP 65-compliant, aluminum chassis. Each module is rated at 18 farads, and up to three modules may be linked in series to deliver a total of up to 1,170 volts. Maxwell also offers standard 16-, 48- and 125-volt modules, and a "Quick-Turn" program that offers shipment within 14 days of receipt of a customer purchase order for custom-configured modules for applications requiring up to 540 volts. Complete information and data sheets for Maxwell's module products is available at the company's website: maxwell.com/ultracapacitors/index.asp
BOOSTCAP ultracapacitors deliver up to 10 times the power and longevity of batteries, require no maintenance and operate reliably in extreme temperatures. In transportation applications, they efficiently recapture energy from braking for reuse in hybrid and all-electric drive trains, reducing energy consumption and emissions. They also provide compact, lightweight, "life-of-the vehicle" solutions to stabilize automotive power networks and power new, all-electric subsystems, such as drive-by-wire steering. In mission critical industrial applications, where backup power is critical for continued operation or a soft shutdown in the event of power interruptions, they provide reliable, cost-effective, maintenance-free energy storage. In wind turbine blade pitch and braking systems and other industrial applications, they provide a simple, solid state, highly reliable, solution to buffer short-term mismatches between the power available and the power required.
Maxwell is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell modules provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Our CONDIS® high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications. For more information, please visit our website: www.maxwell.com.
