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

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kWh battery is 13 kilometers (8 miles). 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 electric-only range supported by the 6.1

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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. On the test bench, prototypes of the battery have already successfully completed countless test miles.

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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 In ideal conditions, the 918 Spyder can cover approximately 18 miles (29 km) on battery power. Race Hybrid. Race Hybrid is the mode for maximum performance and an especially sporty driving style.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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Electric range is 12 kilometers (7 miles). 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. In the AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the 4.0-liter

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