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The Grid Will Only Be as Smart as the People Guiding Its Future The Grid Will Only Be as Smart as the People Guiding Its Future

Putting smart people together to tackle a problem like we have with the grid today doesn’t necessarily mean we will end up with a smart grid.  We’ve all heard that “you have to walk before you can run” and “the only way to eat an elephant is a bite at a time.” Both statements... [Read more]


Ultracapacitors: Power for Greener, More Efficient Cars Ultracapacitors: Power for Greener, More Efficient Cars

Consumer demand for greener, more fuel-efficient vehicles continues to drive automotive research and development to reduce weight and fuel consumption, manage internal power loads and capture and reuse energy that is wasted in conventional braking systems.  While early efforts... [Read more]


Invest in Energy Efficiency Instead of New Supply Invest in Energy Efficiency Instead of New Supply

With oil continuing to wash ashore in the Gulf of Mexico, 11 senators and 35 representatives are demanding a ban or moratorium on offshore oil drilling.  Hearings are underway to investigate the Massey Mine disaster, which killed 29 miners and reminded America of the risks and cost... [Read more]


The Latest Media Coverage on Maxwell’s Ultracapacitors The Latest Media Coverage on Maxwell’s Ultracapacitors

 Recently we had the good fortune of being included in two news stories I’d like to share with you. The first was by Heather Clancy from ZDNet’s GreenTech Pastures about ultracapacitors and their different uses in energy storage. I spoke with Heather last month while... [Read more]


New Emissions Standards Will Help Ultracapacitor Adoption New Emissions Standards Will Help Ultracapacitor Adoption

Recently the Transportation Department and the Environmental Protection Agency announced new emissions and fuel efficiency standards for American car manufacturers. Since the announcement, there has been a great deal of discussion about how to meet these standards. Automotive companies... [Read more]


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