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Volvo completes testing of F1-inspired KERS system, fuel savings up to 25 per cent

Volvo's Flywheel KERS Hybrid

Volvo has completed extensive testing of kinetic flywheel KERS technology on public roads, which was fitted to the rear axle of an S60 with a four-cylinder turbo, giving the driver an extra 80 horsepower, while reducing fuel consumption by up to 25 percent compared with a six-cylinder turbo engine at a comparable performance level.