Well I guess which will win the compitition for energy storage depends alot on which is cheaper, has more energy density and longer livetime.

The developement is fast and the market will surly getting more and more attention.

From what I am reading, currently the ultra-capacitors are clearly in the lead.
Especially the short recharging time and the long livetime give them quite a front runner position.

EEStor made some quite impressive predictions about the capability of their new inventions...
They basicly said that their technology will revolutionize electricity storage within a few years...
Their new capacitor is supposed to be safer, cleaner(no toxic chemicals), leighter and cheaper than any lithium ion battery...
They acctually speak of some kind of Battery-Ultracap-Hybrid.

Combine that with the long lifetime (10-20years) and the fast recharging (2-10 minutes) it really is impressive.

Well, anyways EEStor made a deal with Zenn Motors... I think a Canadian based electric car maker.
Their vehicle looks like a "normal car" and is currently has a limited range of about 50kms.
I guess the will boast their range significantly.
Perhaps the wrong continent (too long distances )


Considering the very small number production I really wonder how much such a car would cost if it would go in mass production.

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