I just saw a commercial about it and did a search here, and of course you guys have already discussed it.
My dream vehicle is an AWD station wagon with an electric drive train. I think the combination of ultracaps with batteries would allow for high energy takeup from braking, then using that same energy to help accelerate and recharge batteries.
Of course, in my dreams, the recharge connector would be in the back, so I could put a small diesel generator on a hitch platform or a small trailer for longer trips.
Mazda's use of capacitors (I assume Ultra) is one step closer to my dream.
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