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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. E PERFORMANCE with 2.0L

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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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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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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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