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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 electric powertrain and the high-performance battery with 400 volts are AMG-exclusive, in-house developments. The electric-only range supported by the 6.1 The battery is designed for fast power delivery and draw, not for the longest possible range. These are new peak values for the C-Class.

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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. The electrification of the turbocharger significantly improves immediate response from idle and across the entire engine speed range.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Using the supplied Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the traction battery can be charged with a conventional wall plug in seven hours from a 10A-rated, fused power socket a US 110 Volt household electrical supply, for example. Race Hybrid. Race Hybrid is the mode for maximum performance and an especially sporty driving style.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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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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