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Williams Hybrid Power flywheel proves powerful and reliable in Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid in Zhuhai race

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The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid completed the recent 1,000 km of Zhuhai in China ahead of all other GT cars and with fewer stops for gasoline. Zhuhai marked the last of three endurance races for the Porsche Hybrid in 2010. Zhuhai marked the last of three endurance races for the Porsche Hybrid in 2010. Earlier post.).

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Magnetically-Loaded Composite Flywheel System Performs Well in Nürburgring 24hr Race

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Williams Hybrid Power’s novel flywheel technology helped to power the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to the lead for eight hours at last weekend’s Nürburgring 24hr race. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid was one of 33 Porsches to take the start line in a field of 200 entries in the endurance race on the Nordschleife.

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How Ted Hoff Invented the First Microprocessor

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His passion for the field led him from New York City’s used electronics stores to elite university laboratories, through the intense early years of the microprocessor revolution and the tumult of the video game industry, and ultimately to his job today: high-tech private eye. Cambridge, Mass.; and New York City.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. And even greater ranges can be expected soon.

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