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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 energy required for this comes from a high-voltage battery, which can be charged as required while driving via an energy converter in the form of a highly efficient TFSI engine.

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

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The electricity charges the flywheel, spinning it at up to 36,000 rpm. The energy is drawn from the flywheel and converted back into electricity to power the traction motor. 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.

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

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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 extra boost when moving off, accelerating or overtaking. Charging is via the 3.7 kW on-board AC charger, at a charging station, wallbox or household socket.

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

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The exclusive vehicle architecture also offers the additional benefits of all-electric driving and external charging at a wall box, public charging station or household socket. C), no matter how often it is charged or discharged. In addition, the power otherwise lost during braking can be used to charge the battery.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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The battery of the 918 Spyder has a performance-oriented design in terms of both power charging and output, so that it can fulfill the performance requirements of the electric motor. Porsche developed a new system with a plug-in vehicle charge port and improved recuperation potential. Race Hybrid. Five operating modes.

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

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The Audi R18 converts the rotary motion of the front wheels into electrical energy when the driver brakes before entering a turn and feeds it into the storage system. If the race driver accelerates again on exiting the turn, the current flows in the opposite direction to power the MGU. The shutoff logic includes crash detection.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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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. Charging is via the 3.7 kW on-board AC charger, at a charging station, wallbox or household socket.

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