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GKN Land Systems ramping up production of electric flywheel hybrid technology for buses

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The energy is drawn from the flywheel and converted back into electricity to power the traction motor. The Gyrodrive system is a lower cost alternative to conventional battery hybrids. The electricity charges the flywheel, spinning it at up to 36,000 rpm. When the driver accelerates, the system works in reverse.

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Audi to compete in Dakar Rally in 2022 with series-hybrid electric prototype; factory team leaving Formula E

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The alternative drive concept combines an electric drivetrain with a high-voltage battery and a highly efficient energy converter for the first time. The vehicle will be driven by a powerful electric drivetrain. In 2012, Audi achieved the first victory of a hybrid racing car in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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The resulting optimized weight distribution, the best possible utilization of torque and the very immediate power output promise driving dynamics at the highest level. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. Added to this are fast energy absorption and high power density.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Combined system power is 887 hp (661 kW). It is based on knowledge gained by Porsche during motor races with the 911 GT3 R flywheel Hybrid ( earlier post ). liter V8 derived directly from the power unit of the successful RS Spyder. Weight and performance optimizations achieve a power output per liter of approx.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The new racer will compete in the 8 MJ category (8 MJ of recovered energy per race lap)—the highest of the current four energy categories in the LMP1 class. System power now totals nearly 1,000 hp (746 kW). Earlier post.)

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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liter turbo engine that is mounted longitudinally at the front; this is the most powerful production four-cylinder in the world. Just like in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power output and draw with innovative direct cooling of the cells. The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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As in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power delivery and draw. This compact design has numerous advantages: The electric motor acts directly on the rear axle and can therefore convert its power more directly into propulsion for that extra boost when moving off, accelerating or overtaking.

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