«The capability to
deliver electric boost to the powertrain system during heavy acceleration and grade driving enables the engine and transmission to operate more efficiently,» said Steve Poulos, global chief engineer of the eAssist system.
Not exact matches
Plasma reduces the bacteria count on the skin's surface, while the
electric field simultaneously
boosts the skin's microcirculation by allowing more oxygen to be
delivered.
The
electric motor and lithium - ion battery now have four modes operable from the Manettino control on the center console: Qualify
delivers maximum performance for a shorter period of time, Long Run ensures consistent performance for longer periods of time, Fast Charge rejuvenates the battery more quickly, and Manual
Boost provides, «instant maximum torque delivery.»
When the most power is needed, the hybrid features a
boost mode that employs both the
electric motor and the engine to
deliver as much as 550 Nm (406 lb - ft) of torque.
Although the basic layout of the HY - KERS hybrid powertrain (including the seven - speed twin - clutch gearbox) is retained, power from the 6.3 - litre V12 is up from 789bhp to 848bhp thanks to new camshafts and intake manifolds (with peak power
delivered at a head - spinning 9,250 rpm), while the
electric motor is
boosted from 161bhp to 187bhp — pushing the total from 950bhp to 1,036 bhp.
The engine
delivers 300 hp while the
electric motors add short
boosts of 120 extra hp, for up to 5 seconds.
The centre display has secondary yet more complex information such as the power currently
delivered by the drive (power meter) and the
boost intensity of the plug - in system (
electric boost).
The turbocharged 299 PS petrol engine alone
delivers immense propulsive power, and at this high level the
electric drive components of the Golf GTE Sport assume an additional
boost function.
Moers says the four - door GT's one - two - three combo of V8, turbocharging and
electric boosting will
deliver unrivalled performance in its class thanks to «intelligent networking» and «extremely powerful yet light batteries».
Our PowerPulse technology is designed to
deliver a distinct performance
boost to our diesel engine, while the T8 Twin Engine petrol plug - in hybrid will
deliver around 410 hp and a pure
electric range of around 50 km.
Both power units
deliver extra-sharp performance, accelerator response is faster and the power
boost from the
electric motor is maximised.
During the
boosting phase, i.e. when the TFSI engine and
electric motor operate simultaneously to enable a sporty driving style, the two power packs
deliver impressive propulsion.
In SPORT mode, the engine and
electric motor
deliver extra-sharp performance, accelerator response is faster and the power
boost from the
electric motor is maximized.
Out of town, the BMW i8
delivers impressively sporty performance with extreme efficiency, thanks to the
electric motor's power -
boosting support for the gasoline engine.
That electrical technology also spreads to the turbochargers, one of which is an
electric compressor that can be spun to build up
boost pressure and reduce «turbo lag» — that annoying pause between pressing the accelerator and power being
delivered.
Now, we're used to hybrid technology being deployed to
deliver better efficiency, but here Porsche's using a 134bhp
electric motor to
boost performance, too.
Both power units
deliver extra-sharp performance, accelerator response is faster and the power
boost from the
electric motor is maximized.
«The more powerful of the two power sources drives the rear wheels and uses the
electric boost from the hybrid system to
deliver hallmark BMW driving pleasure while at the same time offering groundbreaking levels of efficiency.