KERS
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Two diesel-electric hybrid LCV concept vehicles entered by Oshkosh Corporation in the Baja 1000 mile desert race which starts today, could be a glimpse of the future of off-road speed and endurance.
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The folks at Lotus were definitely busy in the lead up to the 2010 Paris Motor Show with the company unveiling no less than five new concept models taking center stage at what was the most crowded press conference at the show.
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Lotus will roll-out of the Elite production prototype at the Paris Motor Show later this month.
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Williams F1 has increased its shareholding in Williams Hybrid Power to 78% on the back of favorable racetrack results and growing confidence its hybrid technology will find application in cars, buses, trains, ships and wind power generation.
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A mechanical KERS system fitted to a bus has demonstrated more than 30 percent fuel saving over the London bus test cycle, yet can package around an existing transmission at less cost than an electrical solution.
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The Etive is a unique device that uses kinetic energy as a power source for recharging personal electronic equipment.
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Red Bull Racing took its maiden F1 victory in the Chinese GP today. Sebastian Vettel took the win with Mark Webber second, giving the team a 1-2 finish. Only three cars elected to use the KERS hybrid system for the race.