Flybrid

June 2008 -- During 2007, the FIA agreed that kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) had relevance to Formula 1. Road car electrical systems were probably thought the obvious solution, however mechanical high speed flywheel systems are giving the teams some choice. Xtrac are key to the design, development and integration of the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), into a mechanical flywheel KERS, initially for F1 but also for Sportscar and ultimately for mainstream automotive use.

Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS)

November 2007 -- A groundbreaking mechanical kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) currently under development for Formula 1 by three British companies - Flybrid, Torotrak and Xtrac - has been voted ‘Engine Innovation of the Year’ by a distinguished panel of motorsport experts. The honour for the technical achievement was presented at the Professional MotorSport World Expo Awards ceremony held this week in Cologne.