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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. Middle: At start, energy will only be flowing from the battery (top, blue) to the motor.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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The 919 is equipped with a 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine with an output of more than 500 hp (373 kW), which powers the rear axle, and an electric motor with more than 400 hp (298 kW) that drives the front wheels and gets its electricity from two energy-recovery systems. Liters diesel.

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