Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

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. On the test bench, prototypes of the battery have already successfully completed countless test miles.

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Mercedes Hybrid Batteries Battery 448

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

kWh battery is 13 kilometers (8 miles). 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. The integrated AMG DYNAMICS dynamic control system is also part of the standard specification.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine Exhaust 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Tailpipe terminate in upper part of rear end. The tailpipes terminate in the upper part of the rear end immediately above the engine; no other production vehicle uses this solution. In ideal conditions, the 918 Spyder can cover approximately 18 miles (29 km) on battery power. Race Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Electric range is 12 kilometers (7 miles). 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. As in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power delivery and draw.

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Mercedes Hybrid Production MPH 221