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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 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. For the first time, a high-tech coolant based on an electrically non-conductive liquid flows around all 560 cells and cools them individually.

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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. Even temperature control of the battery therefore has a decisive influence on its performance, service life and safety.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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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. Every battery needs a defined temperature for optimum power delivery.

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