Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

The next-generation Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) is being developed in parallel with the standard Prius model. We have also heard from owners that they would like a more convenient charging operation. The challenge of the hybrid race car has been the added weight of the battery and electric motor, he noted.

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Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The charge port is standardized for the country of purchase.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2020

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. In 2012, Audi achieved the first victory of a hybrid racing car in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Audi Hybrid 2017 Hybrid Racing 269

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is inspired by technologies that have already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. Charging is via the 3.7 kW on-board AC charger, at a charging station, wallbox or household socket. Recuperation selectable in four stages.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine All-Electric 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The new racer will compete in the 8 MJ category (8 MJ of recovered energy per race lap)—the highest of the current four energy categories in the LMP1 class. Earlier post.)

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Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150