SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL), a leading developer and
manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage and power
delivery products, today announced that Continental Automotive
Systems' Maxwell-powered voltage stabilization system (VSS) will be
a standard feature on 2016 Cadillac ATS and CTS sedans and ATS
coupes, excluding the ATS-V, CTS-V and CT6 models. General Motors
is the first North American automotive original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) to integrate the Continental
ultracapacitor-based voltage stabilization as part of the enhanced
start-stop system, which lowers fuel costs, improves performance
and reduces emissions, delivering an overall superior owner-driver
experience.
In start-stop systems, the internal combustion engine is shut
off when the driver stops and the engine is seamlessly restarted
when the driver accelerates, which lowers emissions and improves
fuel economy. Battery-based start-stop systems augmented with an
ultracapacitor-based voltage stabilization system implementation
provide burst power needed to restart the engine, thus reducing
high currents and repeated cycling that can shorten battery life.
The voltage stabilization electronic control results in a smooth
start, reduced engine vibration and a superior driving experience.
Maxwell's ultracapacitors, in Continental's VSS design, also serve
as an additional power source for stabilizing the vehicle's
electrical system during periods of high power demand.
"Automotive manufacturers around the world are seeking new ways
to improve the performance of their cars while satisfying consumer
demands for fuel efficiency," said Jon
Buckles, program manager for hybrid electric vehicles at
Continental Automotive Systems. "Continental's voltage
stabilization system uses Maxwell's ultracapacitors as an
affordable option for automakers to create a more positive driving
experience for their customers."
"Performance has always been important to car owners, and
Maxwell's ultracapacitors enable consumers to get the fuel economy
they desire without limiting their cars' performance," said Dr.
Franz Fink, CEO of Maxwell
Technologies. "GM's selection of Continental's Maxwell-powered VSS
is a further affirmation of our ultracapacitor capability for
varying applications as the automotive industry continues down its
path of vehicle electrification."
Unlike batteries, which produce and store energy by means of a
chemical reaction, ultracapacitors store energy in an electric
field. This electrostatic energy storage mechanism enables
ultracapacitors to charge and discharge in as little as fractions
of a second, perform normally over a broad temperature range (-40
degrees C to +65 degrees C), operate reliably through 1 million or
more charge/discharge cycles and resist shock and vibration.
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About Maxwell: Maxwell is a global leader in the
development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy
storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products
provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in
consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and
telecommunications. Our high-voltage grading and coupling
capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric
utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport,
distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our
radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules,
memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful
commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in
aerospace applications. For more information, please visit our
website: www.maxwell.com.
Maxwell Technologies Contacts:
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(617) 236-0500, maxwell@metiscomm.com
Investor: Amy Wakeham: +1
(858) 503-3359, awakeham@maxwell.com
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