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  1. 12-15-2010, 03:47 PM #1
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    Default Braking Power: Porsche GT3-R Hybrid

    Has a vehicle's braking system ever added extra horsepower? Check out the vid.

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  2. 12-16-2010, 12:50 AM #2
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    um, yeah...

    my coworkers Prius has regenerative braking?

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    ^^^ dont think the prius uses an electro-mechanical flywheel energy storage system. lol.
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    the prius, insight and volt have regenerative braking but stores the energy in a battery rather than the flywheel

    KERS using a flywheel or coils have been around for a while...krieger landaulets had them back in the early 1900s.

    KERS was also used in a KTM motorcycle back in 2008.
    and it has been used by toyota on a supra before that.

    We also use KERS on all of our Sub pumps used in ranching.

    Nothing new.
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  5. 12-17-2010, 02:41 PM #5
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    your friend's prius has a boost button good for 160HP?!?!?!?!?!!!!
    (Does the Prius even have 160HP total?)

    I'm glad to see Porsche leading the way at this.
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  6. 12-17-2010, 03:57 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luigi2Times View Post
    your friend's prius has a boost button good for 160HP?!?!?!?!?!!!!
    (Does the Prius even have 160HP total?)

    I'm glad to see Porsche leading the way at this.
    both systems assist in the propulsion of the vehicle. they're both quite brilliant in their own way but in the end, it's done to increase the efficiency of operation.

    on the exact same note, have you ever heard of a Gyrobus? It was a bus that used a flywheel to conserve/store energy, it made in the 50's.
    Gyrobus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    nothing new.

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  7. 12-19-2010, 10:48 PM #7
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    Porsche is just better at marketing. Come on, who hasnt wanted a little red "boost" button in their car???
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