All Middle East Audis Use Energy Recuperation
30 Aug 2010, 13:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The fast rise to power of a system referred to as kinetic energy recuperation system (KERS) has transformed the automotive world in a very short time, with more and more manufacturers going for the ...
Magneti Marelli Makes KERS Offer to F1 Teams for $1 Million
6 Aug 2010, 08:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Magneti Marelli has reportedly made an offer to the Formula One teams for the new Kinetic Energy Recovery System, due to be introduced in the series next year. The KERS units was initially regulated...
Mercedes GP Confirms Full Focus on 2011 Car
3 Aug 2010, 10:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Mercedes GP struggling to keep the pace with the championship front-runners Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren, team principal Ross Brawn will proceed to something every team manager would do in his...
Force India Will Use KERS in 2011
8 Jul 2010, 08:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India Mercedes have decided to use the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) in 2011, as the latest changes made in the FIA rulebook for next year would boost the performances of the aforement...
Coulthard Slams New F1 Teams' Poor Speed
2 Jul 2010, 08:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A former Red Bull racer himself, David Coulthard slammed the big gap in performance between Formula One teams in the 2010 campaign. Obviously, his reaction was triggered by the horrific accident inv...
Allison to Produce Hybrid Systems in Indianapolis
30 Jun 2010, 07:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As a result of a collaboration with the Department of Energy (read grant), supplier Allison announced the dedication of a plant in Indianapolis for the production of a new hybrid propulsion system f...
Ferrari to Use KERS in Every Race in 2011
14 Jun 2010, 13:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari have confirmed plans to use the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) for the entire 2011 season, following a meeting between the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) representatives in Mont...
Todt Won't Abandon the FIA after One Mandate
2 Jun 2010, 13:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A few days after being elected new president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Jean Todt told the media that he doesn't plan to have a long-time stay at the helm of the aforemen...
Lotus 2011 F1 Car Will Not Have KERS
25 May 2010, 09:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) will likely become a big deal for all the teams next season, but it seems some of them are not looking forward to incorporating the technology into their 20...
McLaren Supports KERS Return in 2011
6 May 2010, 10:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Ferrari and Renault, McLaren Mercedes also confirmed their public support over the return of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). During a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes phone-in on Wednesday...
FIA, FOTA to Discuss Standard KERS for 2011
5 May 2010, 07:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The return of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) in Formula One is serious business within the FIA and the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), as both seem to push for that to happen from a...
Corsa-based Schaeffler Hybrid Unveiled
30 Apr 2010, 14:40 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The German Schaeffler Group has developed a hybrid vehicle based on the Opel Corsa. The project, dubbed Schaeffler Hybrid, is part of an innovative project that allows a comparison between the mu...
Ferrari, Renault to Sell 2011 KERS for EUR1m
29 Apr 2010, 07:52 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) met on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of returning the Kinetic Energy Recovery System into Formula One next year. Although the unit is allowed by the F...
Williams F1 Becomes Majority Owner of Hybrid Arm
28 Apr 2010, 10:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Frank Williams and his Formula One team seem to be very confident that the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) is a thing of the future in road cars. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Willi...
FOTA to Discuss KERS, Refueling Return for 2011
2 Apr 2010, 06:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) is to meet later today, on 4.30 PM local time at Sepang International Circuit, to discuss some key topics on the future of the sport. According to several so...
Ferrari 599 Hybrid Photos Leak
28 Feb 2010, 12:42 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Rumors flood the automotive websites faster than we can think about them. And this happens all the time, offering us sneak previews of more or less interesting upcoming cars. However, some rumors...
Williams to Become Majority Stake Owner of Williams Hybrid Power
12 Feb 2010, 10:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Frank Williams might have sold a small part of his Formula One team for the first time in 30 years, but the British team owner is now planning to purchase a bigger stake of the Williams Hybrid Power...
Williams' KERS Featured on Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid
11 Feb 2010, 14:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While the majority of the Formula One teams proposed a gentleman's agreement regarding the usage of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) for the upcoming season of F1 – something tha...
Ferrari Would Give 3rd Car to a Small Team, Confirm KERS for 2011
14 Jan 2010, 10:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Even though Michael Schumacher signed a deal with Mercedes GP for the upcoming 3 years of Formula One, Ferrari is still not over the “3rd car per manufacturer” idea inside the Great Circ...
Ferrari Engine Boss Lands Job with the FIA
28 Dec 2009, 11:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Jean Todt, Ferrari will have yet another former member of the Maranello organization joining the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for the future. We're talking about the Italian ...