Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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 reduced yaw damping and increased agility support dynamic manoeuvres such as driving on winding country roads.

Mercedes 259

Mercedes Hybrid Engine All-Electric 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

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 reduced yaw damping and increased agility support dynamic maneuvers such as driving on winding country roads.

Mercedes 448

Mercedes Hybrid Batteries Battery 448

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

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.

Porsche 150

Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150