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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. four-cylinder engine and electric exhaust-gas turbocharger. In the four-cylinder Performance Hybrid, the powerful AMG 2.0L

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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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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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The top pipes’ greatest benefit is optimal heat removal, because the hot exhaust gases are released via the shortest possible route, and exhaust gas back pressure remains low. Race Hybrid. Race Hybrid is the mode for maximum performance and an especially sporty driving style.

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

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Power delivery and torque build-up occur very spontaneously and without delay: as in Formula 1, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while at the same time the electric drive pushes powerfully from a standstill. liter engine with electrically assisted exhaust gas turbocharger.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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Development of this lithium-ion battery was inspired by technologies that have already proven themselves under the conditions in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team's Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. The aim is to prevent the individual cylinders from having mutually adverse effects on the gas cycle.

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

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To control it, the officials of the FIA, the WEC and the Le Mans organizer ACO allocate less fuel energy to the hybrid race cars to control the lap times. The basic concept of the V6 TDI engine dates to 2011 and features a double-flow VTG mono turbocharger, 120-degree cylinder bank angle, and exhaust gas side within the V angle.

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2025 New York International Auto Show

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The 2025 NYIAS had a higher octane mix of electrics and gas cars with SUVs taking center stage. Cars ranged from a twin-turbo V8 hybrid race car to a compact EV sedan that promises to be an affordable electric car, with a host of new models and concepts of future cars in between.