Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

The Gyrodrive system is a lower cost alternative to conventional battery hybrids. The upfront investment is a fraction of the cost of existing hybrids. In June, GKN’s Gyrodrive system helped power Audi Motorsport’s hybrid race car to a third consecutive victory in the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race.

Hybrid 268

Hybrid Production Hybrid Racing Fuel Economy 268

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. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density.

Prius 277

Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

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. The Flywheel capacitor will not use chemical battery-based energy storage systems. Jon Hilton, Flybrid Systems Managing Partner.

Flywheel Capacitor 210

Flywheel Capacitor Carbon Fiber Energy Storage Hybrid Racing 210