Formula One regeneration

RobWard · Jun 24, 2003

Speaking as a layman with an interest in all things mechanical:
a couple of years ago formula one teams were banned from using regenerative techniques in their engines.
I never managed to find out just what techniques these were.
Perhaps some of you chaps (or chapesses) could tell me what form these regenerative techniques took?
The only ones I know of are flywheel (kinetic), or electrical and I can't see these being used in a sport where weight incurs such a penalty.

Many thanks.

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mankas · Jul 3, 2003

there is a book called F1 technology, you can find there all the banned technology. Flywheel was used, the energy save was more than the loss spent for its weight and dont forget that before some years the target of a team was the horsepower and not aerodynamics and handling. I also read somewhere of energy saving during braking but this requires the installation of battery and electromagnetic brakes.

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RobWard · Jul 4, 2003

Thanks, I shall go order a copy now!

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