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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. 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. 13,500 rpm. AMG High Performance Battery.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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In ideal conditions, the 918 Spyder can cover approximately 18 miles (29 km) on battery power. In pure electric mode, the 918 Spyder accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in seven seconds and can reach speeds of up to 93 mph. Race Hybrid. Hybrids Plug-ins' In this mode, the combustion engine is only used when needed.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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Electric range is 12 kilometers (7 miles). 0 - 60 mph) takes 2.9 seconds, and 200 km/h (125 mph) is reached in less than ten seconds. Acceleration only ends at 316 km/h) (196 mph). In the European Union the system is active up to 20 km/h (12 mph), in the USA up to the equivalent of approx. 30 km/h (18 mph).

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