Purkey’s Fleet Electric has introduced the Capacitor Actuated Portable Starter (CAPS), a new portable jump start machine for heavy-duty vehicles. CAPS makes use of an ultracapacitor, which can store 10 to 100 times more energy than electrolytic capacitors, can accept and deliver charge much faster than batteries, and tolerate many more charge and discharge cycles than rechargeable batteries, which makes CAPS’ portability possible, according to the company.

“Similar products which provide the same function weigh hundreds of pounds and are not necessarily portable. One of Purkeys’ main goals is to help service technicians do their jobs easily,” said Justin Purkey, chief executive officer of Purkey’s.