Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2009
Williams F1 and the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) formally signed an agreement to inaugurate the Williams Technology Center (WTC). Drivers have a boost button allowing them to deploy this extra energy tactically during a race, for instance in order to overtake. CAD rendering of the MLC flywheel. Source: WHP.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
The flywheel generator is charged whenever the driver applies the brakes, with the two electric motors reversing their function on the front axle and acting themselves as generators. This additional power is available to the driver after each charge process for approximately 6 - 8 seconds. Then, whenever necessary—i.e.,
Charged EVs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Charged attended the New York City E-Prix in July, and spoke with several execs from EV infrastructure powerhouse ABB. A lot of what we do with Formula E, we’ll pull the lessons learned and the improvements to our mass-market chargers or equipment,” ABB Global E-Mobility Executive Stephanie Medeiros told Charged.
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