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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 integrated AMG DYNAMICS dynamic control system is also part of the standard specification.

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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. Pro”is part of the Sport+ program. Master” is coupled with the drive program RACE. The vehicle remains neutrally balanced.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Tailpipe terminate in upper part of rear end. The tailpipes terminate in the upper part of the rear end immediately above the engine; no other production vehicle uses this solution. It converts the alternating current of the household electric supply into direct current with a maximum charge output of 3.6 Race Hybrid.

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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.)

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