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Old 09-05-2013, 11:26 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by RurumariGhost View Post
most of the weight from hybrid systems comes from the batteries. If they're using supercapacitors instead, there should not be as much of a weight penalty.
That's kind of what I was going to say, it really depends on how they decide to incorporate the system. It may add a bit of weight, but it could also make the car quite interesting. Now I realize this comparison is a bit over the top, but after watching videos of the 918 and P1, I can honestly understand and see the appeal of using a high-performance hybrid. My hope would be that they use a very compact and light system to supplement the car during hard acceleration and driving slowly.
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