ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)
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ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) is the hybrid energy recovery system in Formula 1 cars that captures and redeploys kinetic and heat energy to boost performance and efficiency.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) canonical | 2 |
| MGU-H | 2 |
| MGU-K | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T13502964 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) Context triple: [Mercedes-AMG F1 W07 Hybrid, energyRecoverySystem, ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)]
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A.
McLaren Applied Technologies (Gen2)
McLaren Applied Technologies (Gen2) is the second-generation standardized battery system developed by McLaren Applied for use in all cars competing in the FIA Formula E electric racing series.
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B.
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) is a performance-enhancing system that improves a car’s agility, stability, and cornering precision by selectively distributing torque between the driven wheels.
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C.
Red Bull Powertrains (Honda-based)
Red Bull Powertrains (Honda-based) is the Formula 1 power unit program created by Red Bull to run and further develop Honda-derived engines for its works team following Honda’s official withdrawal as a factory supplier.
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D.
Ferrari V6 turbo hybrid
The Ferrari V6 turbo hybrid is a modern Formula 1 power unit combining a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine with advanced hybrid energy recovery systems to deliver high performance and efficiency.
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E.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual‑clutch transmission
The Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual‑clutch transmission is Porsche’s high-performance, quick-shifting automated gearbox that uses two clutches to deliver seamless gear changes and improved acceleration and efficiency in its sports cars.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) Target entity description: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) is the hybrid energy recovery system in Formula 1 cars that captures and redeploys kinetic and heat energy to boost performance and efficiency.
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A.
McLaren Applied Technologies (Gen2)
McLaren Applied Technologies (Gen2) is the second-generation standardized battery system developed by McLaren Applied for use in all cars competing in the FIA Formula E electric racing series.
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B.
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) is a performance-enhancing system that improves a car’s agility, stability, and cornering precision by selectively distributing torque between the driven wheels.
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C.
Red Bull Powertrains (Honda-based)
Red Bull Powertrains (Honda-based) is the Formula 1 power unit program created by Red Bull to run and further develop Honda-derived engines for its works team following Honda’s official withdrawal as a factory supplier.
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D.
Ferrari V6 turbo hybrid
The Ferrari V6 turbo hybrid is a modern Formula 1 power unit combining a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine with advanced hybrid energy recovery systems to deliver high performance and efficiency.
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E.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual‑clutch transmission
The Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual‑clutch transmission is Porsche’s high-performance, quick-shifting automated gearbox that uses two clutches to deliver seamless gear changes and improved acceleration and efficiency in its sports cars.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Formula 1 power unit component
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hybrid energy recovery system ⓘ |
| captures |
braking energy
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exhaust heat energy ⓘ heat energy ⓘ kinetic energy ⓘ |
| consistsOf |
MGU-H
ⓘ
linked to:
Formula 1 hybrid power unit
MGU-K ⓘ
linked to:
ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)
control electronics ⓘ energy store ⓘ |
| controlledBy | power unit control electronics ⓘ |
| energyFlow |
MGU-H to MGU-K
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MGU-H to energy store ⓘ MGU-K to energy store ⓘ |
| energyStoreType |
electrochemical energy store
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lithium-ion battery ⓘ |
| impact |
affects race strategy
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enables smaller fuel loads ⓘ increases overall power unit efficiency ⓘ influences car packaging and cooling ⓘ |
| introducedIn |
2014 Formula 1 season
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linked to:
2014 Formula One season
|
| maximumMGU-KEnergyPerLap | 4 MJ ⓘ |
| maximumMGU-KPowerOutput |
120 kW
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approximately 160 horsepower ⓘ |
| maximumMGU-KRecoveryPerLap | 2 MJ ⓘ |
| MGU-HFunction |
can charge the energy store
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can send energy directly to MGU-K ⓘ controls turbocharger speed ⓘ recovers energy from exhaust-driven turbocharger ⓘ reduces turbo lag ⓘ |
| MGU-HRole | motor generator on turbocharger shaft ⓘ |
| MGU-KFunction |
provides electric power to drive rear wheels
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recovers kinetic energy under braking ⓘ |
| MGU-KRole | motor generator on crankshaft or gearbox ⓘ |
| partOf | Formula 1 hybrid power unit ⓘ |
| purpose |
boost performance
ⓘ
improve fuel efficiency ⓘ reduce fuel consumption ⓘ support downsized turbocharged engines ⓘ |
| redeploys | stored electrical energy ⓘ |
| regulatedBy |
FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
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linked to:
FIA Formula One Technical Regulations
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| replaced | KERS ⓘ |
| requires | complex thermal management ⓘ |
| status | mandatory component of F1 hybrid era power units ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Formula 1 constructors
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linked to:
Formula One constructors
Formula 1 engine manufacturers ⓘ |
| usedIn |
FIA Formula One World Championship
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linked to:
Formula One
Formula 1 ⓘ
linked to:
Formula One
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How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) Description of subject: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) is the hybrid energy recovery system in Formula 1 cars that captures and redeploys kinetic and heat energy to boost performance and efficiency.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)
linked to: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)
linked to: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)
linked to: ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)