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

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87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. At the heart of this is the AMG High Performance Battery (HPB) for the upcoming performance hybrid models. Added to this are fast energy absorption and high power density. In its basic configuration, the performance hybrid is rear-wheel drive.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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This is especially beneficial to the lithium-ion traction battery, as it provides optimum performance at temperatures between 68 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Consequently, less energy needs to be used for active cooling of the battery. Hybrid modules. Race Hybrid. Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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0 - 60 mph) takes 2.9 seconds, and 200 km/h (125 mph) is reached in less than ten seconds. Acceleration only ends at 316 km/h) (196 mph). An electric actuator engages second gear at around 140 km/h (87 mph) at the latest, which corresponds to the electric motor's maximum speed of around 13,500 rpm.

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