Volvo says its extensive development and testing of kinetic flywheels has confirmed the technology is a lightweight, eco-friendly and financially viable solution for improving the performance of its future production vehicles. The Swedish ...
Tags: Volvo, Flywheel Kers Technology
Transmission systems manufacturer and designer Torotrak has acquired 20% of Flybrid Automotive, in order to deliver first-to-market flywheel hybrids. The transaction will help Torotrak to provide turnkey development and manufacture of ...
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Hybrid car technology was coming to the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race at the weekend as variants of the speed-boosting Kinetic Energy Recovery System(KERS)used in Formula 1 get their first serious workout in another type of ...
Tags: KERS Technology, Le Mans, Electrical&Electronics, Hybrid car