This document describes a novel technique for using supercapacitors in a hybrid electric vehicle to reduce battery stress. It proposes connecting supercapacitors in parallel with the vehicle's batteries. The supercapacitors would supply transient current demands, reducing the battery current drawn by up to 30% and extending the battery lifespan. It provides background on hybrid electric vehicles, supercapacitors, and compares their advantages to batteries. Diagrams show how the proposed energy storage system would operate under different driving conditions.