Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The electric-only range supported by the 6.1 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 battery is designed for fast power delivery and draw, not for the longest possible range.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine Exhaust 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Like the race engine of the RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder power unit features dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank and oil extraction. To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Race Hybrid.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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. The recuperation power is very low and only serves to maintain the vehicle's power supply.

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Mercedes Hybrid Batteries Battery 448

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. The regeneration level is very low, and only serves to maintain the vehicle's power supply.

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Mercedes Hybrid Production MPH 221