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Magneti Marelli and Flybrid Systems Collaborate on Flywheel Capacitor for KERS

Green Car Congress

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. A small electric pump will occasionally top up the vacuum so that no regular maintenance is required.

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Partners aim to boost KERS

Green Cars News

The aim of the product is to produce a high power electrical storage system for hybrid racing cars that can achieve deep levels of discharge without degrading its performance. The motor and flywheel will rotate at up to 60,000RPM with a small electric pump occasionally used to top up the vacuum so no regular maintenance is needed.