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A Bosch Engineer Speeds Hybrid Race Cars to the Finish Line

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He develops and supports electronic control systems for hybrid race cars, which feature combustion engines and battery-powered electric motors. He splits his time between refining the underlying technology and providing trackside support on competition day. and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

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

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 kWh/100 km) brings advanced technologies from motorsport to the road. The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. a P3 hybrid. A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter

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

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Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Performance hybrid with innovative AMG concept. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.).

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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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We want to continue demonstrating the brand’s slogan ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ in international top-level motorsport in the future and develop innovative technologies for our road cars. In 2012, Audi achieved the first victory of a hybrid racing car in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Mission Motors closes $9M Series B round; support to commercialize its EV technology to vehicle manufacturers

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Proceeds from the financing will support the commercialization of Mission’s electric powertrain technologies and allow the company to expand its partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Mission currently provides vehicle manufacturers with optimized electric powertrain solutions based on the company’s core technology.

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Audi unveils redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for 2016 season

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Audi unveiled its redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for the 2016 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The new hybrid TDI powertrain delivers power output of more than 1,000 hp (746 kW), along with 10% less consumption that its immediate predecessor. Hybrid drive. The current V6 TDI consumes 32.4%

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Magneti Marelli and Flybrid Systems Collaborate on Flywheel Capacitor for KERS

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The new product is targeted to be a high-power electrical storage system for hybrid racing cars capable of deep depths of discharge with no performance degradation and a long service life. Tags: Hybrids Motorsport Vehicle Systems.