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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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As dealerships embrace electrification to maintain competitiveness , it’s crucial to also explore the benefits of integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Discover key insights into incorporating battery storage for your dealership’s sustainable energy storage. What are battery energy storage systems?

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Version 2.0 of Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid with flywheel energy storage to start at Laguna Seca

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Porsche Motorsport announced the entry of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 ( earlier post ) in the ModSpace American Le Mans Series Monterey presented by Patrón. The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 The electric energy is generated during braking and stored in an electric flywheel in the 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0,

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

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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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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Using Williams Flywheel KERS

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Porsche AG will introduce the 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. The hybrid is equipped with a flywheel energy recovery system (KERS) developed by Williams Hybrid Power initially for use in Formula One racing. Phantom diagram of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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kWh lithium-ion battery on the electrical grid, Porsche noted. This energy is stored in the traction battery so that it will be available for later zero-emissions driving. Rounding out the driver’s options is the Sport mode for typical Porsche high performance and a special sporty characteristic with more direct handling.

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Kreisel Electric expanding capacity with construction of new Li-ion battery plant

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Kreisel Electric, an Austrian developer and manufacturer of high-performance battery packs for electric mobility and stationary energy storage systems, is expanding its production capacity to 800,000 kWh per year with the construction of a new battery plant. The 6,276 m 2 factory will be equipped with a fully automated production line.

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Volvo Car Corporation developing flywheel kinetic energy recovery system; considering broad application

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The energy in the flywheel can be used to accelerate the vehicle when it is time to move off once again, or to power the vehicle once it reaches cruising speed. The flywheel’s stored energy is sufficient to power the car for short periods. However, this has a major impact on fuel consumption. —Derek Crabb.

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