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A Bosch Engineer Speeds Hybrid Race Cars to the Finish Line

Cars That Think

He develops and supports electronic control systems for hybrid race cars, which feature combustion engines and battery-powered electric motors. When he tried to start the vehicle, smoke poured out of the battery, and the team had to pull out of the race. “I and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

This is especially beneficial to the lithium-ion traction battery, as it provides optimum performance at temperatures between 68 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Consequently, less energy needs to be used for active cooling of the battery. Hybrid modules. Li-ion battery.

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