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Combines ten SAE technical papers with introductory content from the editor on turbocharged engine use in F1, WRC, and WEC. Topics featured include fundamental aspects of design and operation of turbocharged engines, electric turbocharger usage in F1, and turbocharged engine research by Toyota, SwRI and US EPA, Honda, and Caterpillar.

Brings together ten SAE technical papers and SAE Automotive Engineering magazine articles surrounding the advancements of hybrid powertrains in motorsports. The book also includes a history of endurance racing from the World Sports Car Championship through the 24 Hours of Le Mans to the World Endurance Championship.

Developed especially for racing enthusiasts by motorsports engineering expert Dr. Alberto Boretti, this provides a broad view of World Championship Grand Prix motorcycle racing and vehicles, but is primarily focused on the design of four-stroke engines for the MotoGP class. It opens with general background on MotoGP governing bodies and a history of the event's classes since the competition began in 1949. It then presents some of the key engin...

A kinetic energy recover system (KERS) captures the kinetic energy that results when brakes are applied to a moving vehicle. The recovered energy can be stored in a flywheel or battery and used later, to help boost acceleration. This book details the theory behind the KERS concept. It describes how kinetic energy can be recovered, and the mechanical and electric systems for storing it.