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

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The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. 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.

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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. Level 3: Maximum energy recovery, making so-called “one-pedal” driving possible as in an all-electric car.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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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 that extra boost when moving off, accelerating or overtaking. Level 3: Maximum energy recovery, making “one-pedal” driving possible as in an all-electric car.

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