What do Volvo models and Formula One racers have in common? The answer is KERS, which is short for Kinetic Energy Recovery System. It sounds complicated, and while is it, it's easily comprehendible. So today, we'd like to provide you with some details on it and give you a better understanding of the technology.
KERS has what it takes to reduce fuel consumption in new Volvo vehicles by 25%, while upping performance at the same time. By collecting rotational energy up to 60,000 revolutions per minute, and stores it. When it needs to, it will turn the four-cylinder engine off if a Volvo like the S60 brakes, then use that stored energy to power the vehicle back on. It can also work while the vehicle is cruising at consistent speeds.
With KERS, you'll get a boost in power. The S60 gained 80 additional horsepower, can sprint from zero-to-sixty-two in 5.5 seconds, and is 1.1 seconds faster than the same model that's a 3.0-liter T6 here at Volvo Marin. Pretty impressive, wouldn't you say?
You can expect to read more about KERS here on our blog, where we'll keep you updated on all things Volvo.
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[INFO] http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/29/volvo-testing-f1-style-kers-system-cites-25-fuel-economy-bump/
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