Williams Formula One

F1 is pretty much the pinnacle of automotive technology, and while a few things do trickle into mainstream production automobiles, the partnership between Williams Technology Center and Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) to bring green tech from F1 to mainstream vehicles is quite a jump.

Williams and Qatar intend to put their brains together for bringing the energy recovery system KERS from Formula 1 racing to mainstream automobiles with application for buses, trains and cars.

KERS, as used in F1 is an energy recovery system, that recovers energy from braking and stores it to provide the drivers with brief bursts of extra power when required. It is not explicitly clear how the two companies intend to use the tech for mainstream vehicles.

The technology is expected to complete final testing in two-three years. While Williams and Qatar aren’t giving out details on expenses involved, they say the project will cost less than $50 million.

Source: Reuters

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