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| 1 Table of Contents | 3 | 4 |
| 1.1 List of Tables | 5 | 1 |
| 1.2 List of Figures | 6 | 1 |
| 2 Introduction | 7 | 2 |
| 2.1 Global Markets Direct Report Guidance | 8 | 1 |
| 3 Global Ultracapacitors Industry Analysis | 9 | 5 |
| 3.1 Market Overview | 9 | 1 |
| 3.2 Key Market Drivers | 9 | 1 |
| 3.2.1 Advanced Features | 9 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.1 High Power Density | 9 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.2 Quick Charging | 9 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.3 Quick Response Time | 9 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.4 Low Maintenance Cost | 10 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.5 Wider Temperature Range | 10 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.6 Higher Cycle Lives | 10 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.7 No Chemical Reaction | 10 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.8 Improved Price-Performance Ratio | 10 | 1 |
| 3.2.1.9 Long Life Span | 10 | 1 |
| 3.2.2 Promotion of Renewable Energy | 10 | 1 |
| 3.2.3 Smart Grid Initiatives | 11 | 1 |
| 3.2.4 Reliable Power Supply | 11 | 1 |
| 3.2.5 Energy Efficiency | 11 | 1 |
| 3.3 Key Market Restraints | 11 | 1 |
| 3.3.1 High Capital Outlays | 12 | 1 |
| 3.3.2 Affordable Substitute Technologies | 12 | 1 |
| 3.3.3 Energy Density Limitation | 12 | 1 |
| 3.3.4 Complacency | 12 | 1 |
| 3.3.5 High Discharge Rate | 12 | 1 |
| 3.4 Key Market Challenges | 13 | 1 |
| 3.4.1 Cost Reduction | 13 | 1 |
| 3.4.2 Focus on High Energy Density Applications | 13 | 1 |
| 3.4.3 End-User Education | 13 | 1 |
| 4 Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis, 2005-2015 | 14 | 2 |
| 4.1 Global Ultracapacitors Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2005-2015 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis on the basis of Geography | 16 | 8 |
| 5.1 Global Ultracapacitors Production Analysis on the basis of Region | 16 | 1 |
| 5.2 Europe Ultracapacitors Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2005-2015 | 17 | 1 |
| 5.3 Asia-Pacific Ultracapacitors Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2005-2015 | 18 | 2 |
| 5.4 North America Ultracapacitors Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2005-2015 | 20 | 2 |
| 5.5 Rest of the World Ultracapacitors Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2005-2015 | 22 | 2 |
| 6 Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis on the basis of End-Users, 2009-2015 | 24 | 10 |
| Revenue Breakdown on the basis of End-Users, 2009-2015 | 24 | 2 |
| 6.2 Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis in Industrial Sector, 2009-2015 | 26 | 1 |
| 6.2.1 Key Applications | 26 | 1 |
| 6.2.1.1 Power Robotic Systems | 26 | 1 |
| 6.2.1.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply | 26 | 1 |
| 6.2.1.3 Automated Meter Reading | 26 | 2 |
| 6.3 Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis in Renewable Energy Sector, 2009-2015 | 28 | 1 |
| 6.4 Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis in Consumer Electronics Sector, 2009-2015 | 29 | 2 |
| 6.5 Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis in Transportation Sector, 2009-2015 | 31 | 2 |
| 6.6 Other Applications | 33 | 1 |
| 7 Global Ultracapacitors Market Competitive Landscape | 34 | 5 |
| Global Ultracapacitors Market, Market Share Analysis, 2008 | 34 | 1 |
| 7.2 Global Ultracapacitors Market, Product Portfolio | 35 | 3 |
| 7.3 Global Ultracapacitors Market, Distribution Structure | 38 | 1 |
| 8 Ultracapacitors Technology and Cost Analysis | 39 | 8 |
| 8.1 Classification of Ultracapacitors | 39 | 1 |
| 8.2 Operation of Ultracapacitors | 40 | 1 |
| 8.3 Comparative Analysis of Energy Storage Technologies | 41 | 1 |
| 8.4 Global Ultracapacitors Market Research and Development Trends | 42 | 1 |
| 8.5 US Patents Granted for Ultracapacitor Industry, January, 2007 through June 2009 | 43 | 1 |
| 8.6 Ultracapacitors Cost Structure | 43 | 1 |
| 8.6.1 Ultracapacitors Cost Analysis on the basis of Material | 43 | 1 |
| 8.6.2 Ultracapacitors Cost Trend per farad | 44 | 1 |
| 8.6.3 Ultracapacitors Cost Trend per kilo Joule | 45 | 2 |
| 9 Global Ultracapacitors Market Regulatory Framework and Investment Trends Analysis | 47 | 7 |
| 9.1 Global Standards for Ultracapacitors | 47 | 1 |
| 9.1.1 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards | 47 | 1 |
| 9.1.1.1 IEC 62391 | 47 | 1 |
| 9.1.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards | 47 | 1 |
| 9.1.2.1 UL 810A Standard | 47 | 1 |
| 9.1.3 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standards | 47 | 1 |
| 9.1.3.1 ISO 14001 | 47 | 1 |
| 9.1.3.2 ISO/TS 16949 | 47 | 1 |
| Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Standards | 48 | 1 |
| 9.2 Global Organization for promotion of Ultracapacitors | 48 | 1 |
| 9.2.1 Kilofarad International (kFI) | 48 | 1 |
| 9.2.1.1 Standards Working Group | 48 | 1 |
| 9.2.1.2 Regulatory Working Group | 48 | 1 |
| Education and Outreach Working Group | 49 | 1 |
| 9.3 Investment Summary of Major Players in Ultracapacitors Industry | 49 | 1 |
| 9.3.1 Key Investment Trends | 50 | 1 |
| 9.3.1.1 Fund Raising Activities gathering pace with global economic recovery | 50 | 2 |
| 9.3.1.2 Partnership activities witnessed difficulties | 52 | 1 |
| 9.3.1.3 Acquisition activities have been steady between 2007 and 2009 | 53 | 1 |
| 10 Global Ultracapacitors Market Key Players | 54 | 11 |
| 10.1 Global Ultracapacitors Market Key Player: Panasonic Corporation | 54 | 1 |
| 10.1.1 Panasonic Corporation Company Overview | 54 | 1 |
| 10.1.2 Panasonic Corporation Major Products and Services | 54 | 1 |
| 10.1.3 Panasonic Corporation SWOT Analysis | 55 | 1 |
| 10.1.4 Panasonic Corporation Strengths | 55 | 1 |
| 10.1.4.1 Global Presence and far-reaching distribution network | 55 | 1 |
| 10.1.4.2 Corporate Restructuring | 55 | 1 |
| 10.1.5 Panasonic Corporation Weaknesses | 55 | 1 |
| 10.1.5.1 Declining Profitability | 55 | 1 |
| 10.1.5.2 Declining Liquidity | 56 | 1 |
| 10.1.6 Panasonic Corporation Opportunities | 56 | 1 |
| 10.1.6.1 Capital and Business Alliance with SANYO | 56 | 1 |
| 10.1.6.2 Business Promotion in Brazil, Russia, India, and China. (BRIC) | 56 | 1 |
| 10.1.7 Panasonic Corporation Threats | 56 | 1 |
| 10.1.7.1 Competitive Pressure | 56 | 1 |
| 10.1.7.2 Economic Downturn | 56 | 1 |
| 10.1.7.3 Foreign Currency Fluctuations | 57 | 1 |
| 10.2 Global Ultracapacitors Market Key Player: Maxwell Technologies Inc. | 57 | 1 |
| 10.2.1 Maxwell Technologies Inc. Company Overview | 57 | 1 |
| 10.2.2 Maxwell Technologies Inc. Major Products and Services | 57 | 1 |
| 10.2.3 Maxwell Technologies Inc. SWOT Analysis | 58 | 1 |
| 10.2.4 Maxwell Technologies Inc. Strengths | 58 | 1 |
| 10.2.4.1 Superior Ultracapacitor product line | 58 | 1 |
| 10.2.4.2 Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio | 58 | 1 |
| 10.2.4.3 Presence in Major markets | 58 | 1 |
| 10.2.5 Maxwell Technologies Inc. Weaknesses | 59 | 1 |
| 10.2.5.1 Component Material Sourcing | 59 | 1 |
| 10.2.6 Maxwell Technologies Inc. Opportunities | 59 | 1 |
| 10.2.6.1 Modernization of Power Grids | 59 | 1 |
| 10.2.6.2 Growing Demand for HEVs | 59 | 1 |
| 10.2.6.3 Growing renewable energy usage | 59 | 1 |
| 10.2.7 Maxwell Technologies Inc. Threats | 59 | 1 |
| 10.2.7.1 Increasing competition | 59 | 1 |
| 10.3 Global Ultracapacitors Market Key Player: Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation | 60 | 1 |
| 10.3.1 Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation Company Overview | 60 | 1 |
| 10.3.2 Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation Major Products and Services | 60 | 1 |
| 10.3.3 Nippon Chemi-Con C orporation SWOT Analysis | 61 | 1 |
| 10.3.4 Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation Strengths | 61 | 1 |
| 10.3.4.1 Global Presence | 61 | 1 |
| 10.3.4.2 Strong Presence in Ultracapacitor segment | 61 | 1 |
| 10.3.4.3 Strong and Focused R&D Activities | 61 | 1 |
| 10.3.5 Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation Weaknesses | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.5.1 Declining Profitability | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.5.2 Decreasing Liquidity | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.6 Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation Opportunities | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.6.1 Growing Ultra Capacitors Markets | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.7 Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation Threats | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.7.1 Competitive Markets | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.7.2 Foreign Currency Fluctuations | 62 | 1 |
| 10.3.7.3 Economic Downturn | 62 | 1 |
| 10.4 Global Ultracapacitors Market Key Player: Nesscap Co. Ltd | 63 | 1 |
| 10.4.1 Nesscap Co. Ltd Company Overview | 63 | 1 |
| 10.4.2 Nesscap Co. Ltd Major Products and Services | 63 | 1 |
| 10.5 Global Ultracapacitors Market Key Player: WIMA | 64 | 1 |
| 10.5.1 WIMA Company Overview | 64 | 1 |
| 11 Appendix | 65 | 6 |
| 11.1 Market Definitions | 65 | 1 |
| 11.1.1 Currency Conversion | 65 | 1 |
| 11.2 Abbreviations | 66 | 1 |
| 11.3 Methodology | 67 | 3 |
| 11.3.1 Coverage | 68 | 1 |
| 11.3.2 Secondary Research | 68 | 1 |
| 11.3.3 Primary Research | 69 | 1 |
| 11.3.4 Expert Panel Validation | 69 | 1 |
| 11.4 Related Reports | 69 | 1 |
| 11.5 Contact Us | 70 | 1 |
| 11.6 About Global Markets Direct | 70 | 1 |
| 11.7 Disclaimer | 70 | 1 |