Ferrari plan to show first hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show
Italian magazine Quattroroute is reporting that Ferrari will show its first road-going hybrid next March at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept is reportedly based on the the 599 GTB and is expected to use a derivative of the kinetic energy recovery system (KERS). It is a technology that was successfully implemented by the company in Formula One race cars this past season. The KERS set up will consist of a lithium ion battery pack and the power electronics which are mounted on either side of the rear transaxle. The electric motor will be incorporated into the transaxle itself.
The functions of the KERS system are various. It will enhance the 599 GTB with features such as automatic start-stop functionality, regenerative braking and also a feature to provide an electric boost of energy whenever necessary. Overall the system is expected to boost the fuel economy and that too the city mpg by more than 30%. As a result, the fuel economy rises from the current 8.7 mpg to around about 13.8 mpg. These features when combined with the V-12 engine of the 599 must make a superb hybrid.
According to the diagram published in the magazine, the road car will have the battery and the power electronics mounted on either side of the rear transaxle. An electric motor is incorporated into the transaxle itself. If the road car is similar to the race car, this will essentially be a mild hybrid system providing automatic start-stop, regenerative braking and electric boost. Judging the situation by the battery size, the Ferrari won’t offer any pure electric propulsion. The system is expected to boost urban driving mileage by over 30 percent from the current 8.7 mpg (U.S.) to a slightly less miserable 13.8 mpg. Thanks to Daniele for the tip!
Now is a time when nations the world across gripes over climatic impact. The U.S. government has imposed a demanding fleet-wide fuel economy of 35.5 mpg. In Europe, the government looks to put a limit on CO2 emission levels. In China, they’ve gotten to a point where they got to remove every second car off the roads for an event like the Olympics. In this context, the effort from the Italian marque to produce a hybrid concept will be much appreciated by fans all over the world.
Ferrari 599 Hybrid Concept Sport Car
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