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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Default Re: F1 cars going hybrid
Originally Posted by Digital4N6
F1 > NASCAR.
uh, you can compare the two. F1 is considered as leader in technology along with the US Gov't and NASA.



he biggest difference between KERS and a regular battery-electric hybrid is that KERS stores recovered waste energy in a rotating flywhee
What is wasted energy from the flywheel? I can only think of when the clutch is disengaged, but F1 cars have automatic paddle shifting do they not?
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