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Williams Hybrid Power flywheel proves powerful and reliable in Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid in Zhuhai race

Green Car Congress

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid completed the recent 1,000 km of Zhuhai in China ahead of all other GT cars and with fewer stops for gasoline. At the core of the hybrid system is Williams Hybrid Power’s (WHP) flywheel energy storage unit. Zhuhai marked the last of three endurance races for the Porsche Hybrid in 2010.

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Quirky Porsche Features Killed my 12V Battery

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

The Porsche 914 has a bunch of "distinctive" features that make it different from many other cars. I've left my turn signal on before, but the combination of the LED tail-lights and the deep-cycle accessory battery kept the car alive. One is the hand-brake being on the left side of the driver's seat (enabling a "racing start").

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