A super capacitor is a special type of battery that can store and release large amounts of electrical energy very quickly. It is like a "super" version of a regular capacitor because it can hold much more energy. Full definition
All that and more, plus a Taiwanese company may just have an EV breakthrough that combines batteries with super capacitors. (autoline.tv)
Motor Trend suggests the Mini hybrid could be one of the first vehicles to utilize super capacitors — the highly - efficient energy storage modules pack a higher density than lithium - ion batteries and appear to be the next big advancement in electric vehicles. (automobilemag.com)
When / will a small battery / super capacitor EV + simple, constant speed range extender be less expensive? (greencarcongress.com)