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

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Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.). The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design.

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

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Just like in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power output and draw with innovative direct cooling of the cells. Also as in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power delivery and take-up. The battery is designed for fast power delivery and draw, not for the longest possible range.

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Magneti Marelli and Flybrid Systems Collaborate on Flywheel Capacitor for KERS

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The new product is targeted to be a high-power electrical storage system for hybrid racing cars capable of deep depths of discharge with no performance degradation and a long service life. Tags: Hybrids Motorsport Vehicle Systems. The device has a low cooling requirement and contains no flammable materials. —Jon

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GOGORO Smart Scooters (TESLA of Scooters) to Launch Battery Swapping Stations in India

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It is a Gogoro designed liquid-cooled, permanent magnet synchronous motor that delivers a maximum of 9.65 Other features such as a synchronized braking system, hybrid racing tires, advanced front, and rear suspension, etc. The vehicle could reach a maximum speed of 95 km/h. They use an ultra-compact G1 motor in the scooter.

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

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The new hybrid TDI powertrain delivers power output of more than 1,000 hp (746 kW), along with 10% less consumption that its immediate predecessor. The FIA WEC regulations have been providing automobile manufacturers with incentives to build increasingly efficient race cars since 2014. Hybrid drive. liters (13.18

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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. It is now manufactured as a single unit, rather than in two sections.

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