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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. Due to this individual solution, the battery system could be designed in a particularly light and compact manner.

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

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You can customize the sound profiles, lighting effects, etc. Other features such as a synchronized braking system, hybrid racing tires, advanced front, and rear suspension, etc. The smart scooters are connected to a mobile app that helps you out to have comfort and convenience. Gogoro Mobile App. Always up-to-date.

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

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The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is inspired by technologies that have already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. Thanks to this individual solution, the battery system is particularly light and compact. Among these is the AMG high-performance battery (HPB).

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Peugeot L500 R Hybrid PHEV racing concept

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Peugeot has designed a new gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid racing concept: the L500 R Hybrid. Developed by Peugeot Sport teams, the 500-bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain features two electric motors (one front and one rear) plus a 270 hp gasoline engine, yielding peak torque of 730 N·m (538 lb-ft).

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Audi to increase participation in Formula E; full factory-backed motorsport program for 2017/2018

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In the light of these plans, adapting our motorsport program and taking up a commitment in a fully electric racing series is only a logical move. With quattro drive we revolutionized rally racing and subsequently set standards in circuit racing as well. Now we intend to repeat this in fully electric racing.

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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. Thanks to this individual solution, the battery system is particularly light and compact. It ensures the highest level of safety.

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