Cars That Think
JUNE 24, 2024
Engineers who support race teams also need to work at a breakneck pace to fix problems, and that’s something Aakhilesh Singhania relishes. Singhania is a senior applications engineer at Bosch Engineering , in Novi, Mich. He became friendly with the Bosch team that worked on electronics for race cars.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
The world premiere in Geneva is being complemented by the 918 RSR hybrid racing car concept ( earlier post ), making its first public appearance in front of a European audience. The mid-engine coupé combines the design of the 918 Spyder with the technology of the 911 GT3 R hybrid racing car.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
This reduces the work done by the internal combustion engine, improving fuel economy by up to 25%, depending on the application. The Gyrodrive system is a lower cost alternative to conventional battery hybrids. The upfront investment is a fraction of the cost of existing hybrids. The electric flywheel started life in motorsport.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2013
Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. —Satoshi Ogiso.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2021
When developing our new E PERFORMANCE hybrid strategy, it was therefore immediately clear that we would pursue an independent concept for AMG. The layout with the combustion engine at the front and Electric Drive Unit on the rear axle offers numerous advantages. In its basic configuration, the performance hybrid is rear-wheel drive.
Green Car Congress
JULY 21, 2010
Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car will race for the first time in North America at The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón’s signature event—the Petit Le Mans on 2 October at Road Atlanta. The hybrid is equipped with a flywheel energy recovery system (KERS). Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 18, 2011
Examples of Mission’s latest technology at work include the integration of Mission powertrain components in high-performance hybrid race cars and the record-breaking Mission R electric superbike. Mission currently provides vehicle manufacturers with optimized electric powertrain solutions based on the company’s core technology.
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