Maxwell Technologies Intros TC2700 Ultracapacitors

Maxwell Technologies Inc. (San Diego, CA) announced the introduction of new low-cost, high-durability, large-cell ultracapacitors designed specifically to meet the energy storage requirements of the transportation and industrial markets. The 2,700-farad TC2700 is the first of a family of new products based on proprietary material science and a simplified design that dramatically reduces manufacturing costs and improves performance and reliability.

Maxwell President and CEO Carl Eibl stated, "We believe that, by the end of this year, ultracapacitors will be a proven, standard option for production energy storage systems for the consumer electronics, industrial and transportation markets, and that our products' low price and superior performance and quality will establish Maxwell as the world's leading ultracapacitor manufacturer."

The TC2700 is now available in production quantities, and the company expects a significant volume ramp in 2003.