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Audi to compete in Dakar Rally in 2022 with series-hybrid electric prototype; factory team leaving Formula E

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The alternative drive concept combines an electric drivetrain with a high-voltage battery and a highly efficient energy converter for the first time. We want to continue demonstrating the brand’s slogan ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ in international top-level motorsport in the future and develop innovative technologies for our road cars.

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GKN Land Systems ramping up production of electric flywheel hybrid technology for buses

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The electricity charges the flywheel, spinning it at up to 36,000 rpm. The energy is drawn from the flywheel and converted back into electricity to power the traction motor. This reduces the work done by the internal combustion engine, improving fuel economy by up to 25%, depending on the application.

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

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This compact design has numerous advantages: The electric motor acts directly on the rear axle and can therefore convert its power more directly into propulsion for extra boost when moving off, accelerating or overtaking. Charging is via the 3.7 kW on-board AC charger, at a charging station, wallbox or household socket.

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

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The exclusive vehicle architecture also offers the additional benefits of all-electric driving and external charging at a wall box, public charging station or household socket. C), no matter how often it is charged or discharged. Mercedes-AMG is launching with the internally named HPB80 variant with 6.1 kW/kg (1.0

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