UCS1001 MDME - Amir

Helped with writing and editing the report Finding sources to cite Took note of feedback from the professor Worked together as a team to discuss and complete the report Communicated mainly through telegram for discussions

In today's era of increasing environmental awareness and the need for sustainable transportation solutions, Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) emerge as a pivotal innovation, offering a promising avenue for balancing performance with environmental responsibility. Originally introduced in the high-speed world of Formula 1 racing in 2009, KERS represents a transformative leap forward in vehicle technology, fundamentally altering the dynamics of energy usage and conservation in automotive engineering. This essay delves into the significance of KERS, its integration into mass-produced vehicles, the benefits it offers, as well as the challenges and prospects for its widespread adoption. The integration of KERS in mass-produced cars marks a significant shift in the automotive landscape, not only in terms of technological advancement but also in addressing pressing environmental concerns. At its core, KERS functions by capturing and converting kinetic energy generated during braking i...

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The Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) was originally introduced in Formula 1 in 2009 (AZoM, 2023). It is an electro-mechanical system for vehicles that works by capturing and converting kinetic energy during braking into electrical energy stored in a battery (Racecar Engineering, 2009). Upon acceleration, the stored energy provides an extra power boost, improving overall vehicle performance and efficiency (Baliga, 2023). The battery, which stores the energy, is connected to an electric motor mounted at one end of the engine crankshaft. The driver will then press a KERS button to activate the stored electrical energy to be used as kinetic energy for additional horsepower for a limited duration (AZoM, 2023). The integration of KERS used in mass-produced cars stands as a transformative advancement by revolutionizing emissions reduction through regenerative braking but also amplifying driving dynamics for users on public roads. This is environmentally friendlier as it can reduce gr...

The Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) which was originally used in Formula 1, is an electromechanical system for vehicles that works by capturing and converting kinetic energy during braking into electrical energy stored in a battery (Racecar Engineering, 2009). Upon acceleration, the stored energy provides an extra power boost, improving overall vehicle performance and efficiency (Baliga, 2023). The battery, which stores the energy, is connected to an electric motor mounted at one end of the engine crankshaft. The integration of KERS used in mass-produced cars stands as a transformative advancement by revolutionizing emissions reduction through regenerative braking but also amplifying driving dynamics. KERS stands as a transformative advancement as it helps to reduce emissions by harnessing and storing energy that would otherwise be wasted during braking, thus improving overall fuel efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles (Chandra, et al. 2017). By converting kine...