First Pictures Of The Revolutionary New Hybrid Lotus Renault R31

Ferrari unveiled their 2011 Formula 1 challenger yesterday, called the Ferrari F150 the F1 car features the much touted KERS hybrid system. The F150 was named to mark the 150th anniversary of Italian unification, a fitting tribute from the car company that unites all of Italy in both its wins and its losses. Lanjut →
Porsche have unveiled their 918 Hybrid Racer in Detroit. Originally built as a concept car at last years Paris Motorshow, Porsche decided to build a few for sale due to the high level of interest shown. The 918 is built on the same base platform as the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car that saw significant racing successes in 2010, it also uses the same flux-capacitor/electromagnetic flywheel (shown above). Lanjut →
Ferrari, famous for red blooded, roaring racing machines is beginning its evolution towards sustainable sports cars with the Ferrari 599 Hybrid pictured above and below. The car uses a Formula 1 derived KERS (kinetic energy recovery system), which in layman’s terms means it collects power otherwise lost during braking and makes that same power available through a “boost” button when you most need in, namely, when you are coming out of the corner you just braked into. The Ferrari uses a lithium-ion battery array positioned low on either side of the driveshaft and an electric rear transaxle (pictured below) to provide the KERS boost, Lanjut →