ERS

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ERS is a hybrid Formula 1 power unit component that recovers and stores energy from braking and exhaust heat to provide additional electrical power for improved performance and efficiency.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Formula 1 power unit component
energy recovery system
affects car balance under braking
race strategy
appliedIn practice sessions
qualifying sessions
races
category motorsport technology
contributesTo hybridization of F1 cars
overall power unit output
reduced fuel consumption
controlledBy power unit control electronics
fullName Energy Recovery System NERFINISHED
hasComponent MGU-H NERFINISHED
MGU-K NERFINISHED
hasEnergyDeploymentLimitPerLap 4 MJ (approximate, FIA-regulated)
hasPowerOutputLimit 120 kW (approximate, FIA-regulated)
improves power unit efficiency
power unit performance
introducedInEra V6 turbo-hybrid era
introducedInSeason 2014 Formula 1 season NERFINISHED
monitoredBy FIA sensors
team engineers
operatesDuring acceleration
braking
steady-state running
partOf F1 power unit
Formula 1 hybrid power unit NERFINISHED
provides additional electrical power
recoversEnergyFrom braking
exhaust heat
kinetic energy
thermal energy
regulatedBy FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations NERFINISHED
replaced KERS
requires complex software control
thermal management
storesEnergyAs electrical energy
subjectTo deployment strategy optimization
usedFor fuel saving
improved drivability
lap time improvement
overtaking
usedIn Formula 1 NERFINISHED
worksWith control electronics
energy store
internal combustion engine

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