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    Skunky: Wait wait wait....so you're telling me that Formula 1 cars are getting powerups? Doesn't that make it more like F-Zero? They need to find a way to cha... more »
    Toshie: "Electric Hyperspeed Jumps" Soooo you're saying this is NOT going to be like Speed Racer after all? :-( more »
    br4nd0n: I glad they added this to F1, I forget but another car race used boost and I admit it was much more fun. (Lemans? ) more »
    thebigcheese: When can I expect this in my car? :) more »
    SuperTuna: I prefer F1 to NASCAR that's for sure. Don't watch either though lol. Just the car tech. Oh and I LOVED Speed Racer. Man I could have used some ju... more »
    Hello Mister Walrus: "wasted kinetic energy generated while braking, converting it into electric energy, which gets stored in a battery" When you brake, you convert kineti... more »
    scarbrtj: These guys who drive these cars, and do it well, you have to hand it to 'em. Now, a geek question: is this truly kinetic energy recovery, or more pote... more »
    N@tedog: Best description of the new F1 changes I have seen yet. Thank God for slicks now too. I pray they come to North America though. Even if it is just Can... more »
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    Formula 1 Cars Getting Electric Hyperspeed Jumps

    Apart from being one of the most amazing 3D animations I've seen in a while, this Formula 1 2009 video shows how the new KERS works, a kinetic-to-electric-energy system that allows for speed jumps. More »