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Haval hybrids

HAVAL’S parent company GWM has taken the wraps off its new-generation hybrid technology platform, which it calls Hi4, or Hybrid Intelligent 4WD.

The Chinese carmaker wants to make waves in the hybrid SUV market by offering the best combination of performance, safety and efficiency.

Combining petrol and electric power, vehicles underpinned by this architecture will offer system outputs of up to 340kw, GWM says. It is also promising industryleading thermal efficiency, made possible by an advanced combustion system.

Models underpinned by the Hi4 platform can theoretically offer a range of more than 100km on pure electric power, thanks to a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack. | IOL Motoring

Mercedes F1

MERCEDES envisions big gains after going back to the drawing board with their F1 car. Team principal Toto Wolff says he would have no shame if the revamped car ended up resembling a Red Bull, so long as it was quick.

“We are making really big steps at the moment with our R&D, with our understanding in the (wind) tunnel, that is a really big step because we just needed to have the confirmation in Bahrain that we got it wrong. I think if we continue to do the big steps that we’ve already done in the last 10 days then I think we come to a stage where we are really able to respond.” | Reuters