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Audi to increase participation in Formula E; full factory-backed motorsport program for 2017/2018

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With quattro drive we revolutionized rally racing and subsequently set standards in circuit racing as well. In the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi was the first manufacturer to have achieved victories with a TFSI engine, a TDI and a hybrid race car, so writing motorsport history on several occasions.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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The next-generation Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) is being developed in parallel with the standard Prius model. Ogiso also highlighted how hybrid technology is influencing motorsports, and how motorsports will aid the development of better hybrid technologies in the future.

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

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Added to this is active rear axle steering as standard, another unique feature in this segment. The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. 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.

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

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Development of the lithium-ion energy storage system began in 2016 and was inspired by technologies that have proven themselves in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. Belt-driven starter-alternator as standard.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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Development of this lithium-ion battery was inspired by technologies that have already proven themselves under the conditions in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team's Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. The regeneration level is very low, and only serves to maintain the vehicle's power supply.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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The charge port is standardized for the country of purchase. Race Hybrid. Race Hybrid is the mode for maximum performance and an especially sporty driving style. This vehicle charge port in the B-pillar on the front passenger side lets users connect the storage battery to an electrical supply at home to charge it.

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