News Details
Understanding the Hybrid Duty Cycle
In its latest technical insight, Mercedes takes the mystery out of the 'Hybrid duty cycle'. It's a well-known term to those within the confines of Formula One engineering rooms. But outside of those bubbles, it's not something you'll often hear mentioned in the paddock. The advent of the Hybrid Formula One Power Unit in 2014 introduced MGU-H, MGU-K and ERS to the F1 lexicon - but 'Hybrid duty cycle' never quite went mainstream as turbo power returned to the grid. The basic principle of the Hybrid system is to utilise the full potential of the energy available from the fuel while harnessing energy from the MGU-H and MGU-K to propel the car around the race track as quickly and efficiently as...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Tech F1i – Azerbaijan GP analysis
Nicolas Carpentiers 29/06/2017 at 13:0029/06/2017 at 12:25
7y ago from F1i.com
Mercedes warns rivals it's finding W08's 'sweet spot'...
Mercedes has put much of its troubles this season, such as Lewis...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Renault: No reason to copy Mercedes engine concept
Renault has ruled out following Mercedes' split turbo concept for its F1...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
F1 may relax rules for new engine manufacturers - Brawn
Ross Brawn says Formula 1 may need to offer rules breaks to new engine...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi takes responsibility for crashing out...
Marco Bezzecchi admits he made "a bad mistake" on the first lap...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez hits back at ‘disrespectful’...
Alex Marquez has hit back at claims he has “too much respect” for...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez identifies surprise name as his main...
Marc Marquez identified a surprise name he believes is his main MotoGP...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Franco Morbidelli ends four-year MotoGP podium drought...
Franco Morbidelli opened up about the self-doubt battles he faced before...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Waiting for IndyCar tech updates? Some are already...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Alexander Rossi: IndyCar’s hybrid helps the series...
The IndyCar hybrid powertrain continues to be a talking point around the...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fan vote to decide livery for Devlin DeFrancesco’s...
Devlin DeFrancesco’s livery for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 will be...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Date set for IndyCar’s inaugural Grand Prix of...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a date for the first running on the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ott Tanak the early leader on Safari Rally Kenya
It’s early days in Safari Rally Kenya, the third round of the FIA World...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC drivers continue FIA protest over free speech
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Neuville: Hyundai’s WRC future is yet to be decided
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA responds to WRC drivers’ dissent in swearing...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Manchester United among 5 clubs keen on...
No description available...
44m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Ex-England star Chris Waddle wants Arsenal man banned...
No description available...
44m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal transfer news: Jorginho responds to Flamengo...
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho responds to rumours that he has agreed a...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Real Madrid star opens door to future transfer amid...
Antonio Rudiger says that he has no plans to leave Real Madrid but has...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
FIA summon Piastri's McLaren at Chinese Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri's McLaren car has been summoned by... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Hadjar reveals message from ‘idol’ Hamilton after...
Isack Hadjar suffered an F1 debut heartbreak but... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Eddie Jordan and his Rock and Roll team were so iconic they...
Today it would be hard to believe how a Formula 1... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
