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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. The energy required for this comes from a high-voltage battery, which can be charged as required while driving via an energy converter in the form of a highly efficient TFSI engine.

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

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The energy is drawn from the flywheel and converted back into electricity to power the traction motor. The system is smaller than conventional battery or super-capacitor hybrid units, which means it does not compromise seating or passenger capacity and can be retro-fitted to existing fleets.

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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. The lightweight high-performance battery is also located in the rear above the rear axle.

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

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The Audi R18 converts the rotary motion of the front wheels into electrical energy when the driver brakes before entering a turn and feeds it into the storage system. If the race driver accelerates again on exiting the turn, the current flows in the opposite direction to power the MGU. The shutoff logic includes crash detection.

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

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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It converts the alternating current of the household electric supply into direct current with a maximum charge output of 3.6 Race Hybrid. Race Hybrid is the mode for maximum performance and an especially sporty driving style. The charge port is standardized for the country of purchase.

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

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Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The new racer will compete in the 8 MJ category (8 MJ of recovered energy per race lap)—the highest of the current four energy categories in the LMP1 class. Earlier post.) They were also able to further reduce shift times.

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