A New Kind of Battery (IMAGE) Brown University Caption A prototype of a new hybrid battery, created at Brown University, that combines elements of a standard battery and a capacitor. Credit John Abromowski/Brown University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.