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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. Electric power always available. In its basic configuration, the performance hybrid is rear-wheel drive. E PERFORMANCE with 2.0L

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Audi unveils redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for 2016 season

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Because of the 300 kW limit at Le Mans, the energy from the hybrid system will be available for a longer period of time. By opting for the 6-megajoule class, Audi has presented its most powerful MGU so far. At the same time, the speed of the LMP1 race cars continually increases.

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

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Audi Sport has been giving its name to the current Formula E team since the inaugural 2014/2015 Formula E season, and has made one of its factory drivers, Lucas di Grassi, available in the course of this cooperation. The first model for this is planned to be an SUV we’re going to present in 2018. Click to enlarge.

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