Kinetic Energy Recovery System

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Kinetic_Energy_Recovery_System
GPTKB entity
Statements (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:car
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:KERS
gptkbp:alternativeName Regenerative Kinetic Energy Recovery System
gptkbp:benefit Improved fuel efficiency
Reduced emissions
Enhanced vehicle performance
gptkbp:category gptkb:Formula_One_technology
Automotive engineering
Hybrid powertrain
Energy recovery systems
gptkbp:component Energy storage device
Control electronics
Motor-generator unit
gptkbp:electricalType gptkb:battery
gptkbp:energyStorageType Mechanical
Electrical
gptkbp:function Recovers kinetic energy during braking
Reuses stored energy for acceleration
Stores recovered energy
gptkbp:introducedIn Formula One 2009 season
gptkbp:mechanic gptkb:Flywheel
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FIA
gptkbp:relatedTo Energy efficiency
Regenerative braking
Hybrid vehicle
US Patent 20080028719A1
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Williams_F1_Team
gptkb:Toyota_F1_Team
gptkb:Ferrari
gptkb:BMW_Sauber
gptkb:McLaren
gptkb:Formula_One
gptkb:Renault
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:24_Hours_of_Le_Mans
gptkb:Formula_One
Automotive engineering
Road cars
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Energy_Recovery_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kinetic Energy Recovery System