Flybrid is a steering wheel technology developed by Flybrid Systems LLP, using a flywheel to capture kinetic energy and increase efficiency in hybrid vehicles. It operates at speeds up to 60,000 RPM and leads to better acceleration, fuel consumption, and reduced emissions.
A Flybrid is a steering wheel technology touted as the next generation technology to be used in hybrid vehicles. Created by Flybrid Systems LLP, it was developed, in part, out of a focus on Formula 1 racing to get more efficiency out of its cars and to make them more environmentally friendly. To understand what a Flybrid is, it is first necessary to understand what basic frills are.
A flywheel can be simply defined as a rotating disc that collects and supplies energy through kinetic energy. This form of energy is created when a moving object comes into contact with another moving object. It is then stored until it is needed for further use.
In traditional cars, kinetic energy is created when the vehicle applies its brakes and the car is brought to a stop by the friction of the brakes. The energy created during this process is lost through the form of heat, which is one of the most common forms of energy. However, outside of our heating needs, heat is not very useful to us as a source of energy in many cases.
A hybrid car changes this process by capturing that kinetic energy through the use of a flywheel. When the brakes are applied, energy is captured and ultimately used for propulsion, especially at slower speeds.
The main difference between the common steering wheels used in hybrid cars and a Flybrid is in the speed of rotation that a Flybrid is capable of producing. Flywheels in typical hybrids operate at up to 20,000 rotations per minute (RPM). A Flybrid operates at speeds up to 60,000 RPM. This is achieved through flywheel technology that is lighter and smaller than traditional units.
Flybrid technology has a number of advantages. First, it’s more efficient than the traditional technology that many hybrids now use. This efficiency leads to greater power transfers, giving cars better acceleration. Flybrid technology also increases fuel consumption and reduces emissions compared to traditional hybrids. This is because more power will be generated without the need for a gasoline source.
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