Definition of accumulator
: one that accumulates: such asa : a device (as in a hydraulic system) in which a fluid is collected and especially in which it is kept under pressure as a means of storing energyb British : storage batteryc : a part (as in a computer) where numbers are totaled or stored
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The can maximize accumulator capacity, like Chevrolet does with the Volt, or run a smaller (and lighter) system like the Toyota uses in their Prius.
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