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Stories about: Kinetic Energy

SpinLaunch Uses Kinetic Energy to Propel Vehicle at Supersonic Speeds for the First Time
SpinLaunch Uses Kinetic Energy to Propel Vehicle at Supersonic Speeds for the First Time

10 Nov 2021, 12:21 UTC · By: Florina SpĂ®nu / California-based SpinLaunch tested for the first time its kinetic space launch system. The company successfully propelled a vehicle at supersonic speeds

 
2020 Volvo XC90 Gets KERS, Adds a B to Its Name
2020 Volvo XC90 Gets KERS, Adds a B to Its Name

22 Feb 2019, 13:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The kinetic energy recovery braking system in the Volvo XC90 will help the car achieve a 15 percent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions

 
UK Supermaket Uses Cars to Generate Its Own Energy
UK Supermaket Uses Cars to Generate Its Own Energy

17 Jun 2009, 14:51 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Cars don't necessarily have to be just a source of pollution as they can also be used to generate energy for other purposes, such as powering checkouts in a supermarket. As unrealistic as it ma...

 
Hamilton Fears Testing Limitations Will Affect Performances
Hamilton Fears Testing Limitations Will Affect Performances

27 Jan 2009, 15:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Taking over an idea expressed earlier by two-time F1 champion and former teammate Fernando Alonso, reigning champ Lewis Hamilton also agreed that the lack of testing in the off-season, combined with...