F1 KERS system 2009

Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) have been introduced into Formula One as part of the sport's major regulation change for 2009. A means to recover energy created under braking, the new regulation will see all teams running either a battery or flywheel system this season in an effort to improve racing. With the potential for the systems to be filtered into other applications, KERS is also one of the sport's major green initiatives. Williams is the only team on the grid to be using a flywheel system which is demonstrated in this film, together with the team's Chief Designer, Ed Wood and CEO of Williams Hybrid Power, Ian Foley

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[JamesHol100]

he made a slight mistake. he said 60bhp but its actually 60kW of power which is 80bhp. using formula p=E/t , 400kJ/6.67s = 60kW of power. being bit of a smart arse :)

[legioner9]

THey care about money, not the beauty of the sport!

[AndreiMikhailovich]

Супер!!!!!

[manytoolsmike]

Notice the designer is running XP on his laptop. Hahahaha.

[5ky5tr1d3r]

@JamesHol100 60 kw is about 72-3 hp

[devilselbow]

@ale03000 Any reduced maintenance fees would be offset by the fact that's there's a whole new system requiring maintenance...

[ale03000]

Does it reduce brake wear for the friction brakes like for road cars (which could reduce maintenance fees :], less brake pads changes)?

[TheSimCaptain]

@jas0609 Are you you kidding? Where have you been during this F1 season? The Canadian Grand Prix was the best I've seen yet! Amazing! Apart from that, there's a good article about the electric motor/generator version of KERS at - suite101.com/content/formula-o­ne-is-kers-a-blessing-a363152, and it also has some good video links.

[MrAmoury]

@MrTenek07 are you aware that the model T prototype from Henry Ford was powered by an Alcool engine , an that the alcool was self produce by him whit is own seeds that came fr0m is Hemp field!!! Amm0 , para la terra

[MRNU979]

@jas0609 have you even watched any of the races in 2011? because there is no lack of overtaking this year.