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Use of Mechanically Based KERS in Motorsport and Beyond

By admin - Posted on June 23rd, 2008
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June 2008 -- During 2007, the FIA agreed that kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) had relevance to Formula 1. Road car electrical systems were probably thought the obvious solution, however mechanical high speed flywheel systems are giving the teams some choice. Xtrac are key to the design, development and integration of the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), into a mechanical flywheel KERS, initially for F1 but also for Sportscar and ultimately for mainstream automotive use.

Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS)Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS)

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