KERS
Volvo Tests Fuel-Saving KERS Tech
It’s not just for Formula 1 racing anymore. Volvo has tested Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) flywheel technology that not only boosts propulsion, but also allows for fuel savings of up to 20 percent. Volvo believes this technology has potential for consumer cars on public roads.
Rumors: Industry Report–Ferrari’s Faster And Greener Future
A recent report at Autocar indicates that future Ferraris could use more electric and “green” technology than ever before while maintaining the staggering performance levels we’ve come to expect.
Rumors: Spy Shots–The Next BMW M3
The steady handed spy photographers over at PistonSpy recently snapped BMW’s new F80 M3 out doing some winter testing.
Geneva 2010: Ferrari 599 Fiorano HY-KERS Concept
Quick, name something the Toyota Prius has in common with Ferrari. Tough one? The answer (as of now) is hybrid drivetrains. Ferrari took the wraps off its new hybrid 599 HY-KERS at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, and it’s as green as Ferrari can make it. Featuring a bit of traditional hybrid tech and a healthy dose of Formula1 witchcraft, Ferrari has manufactured a car that loses none of the dynamic performance of its gas-only brethren.
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