I often read 'The ADUO only considers the ICE power, not the ERS; Mercedes has the best ERS; that's why they got the 2-% ADUO' - but that's wrong!
Read on to understand why 💡
The 🔋ERS does NOT produce energy: it simply deploys what it previously harvested. ALL energy originates from the ⛽️ ICE.
Harvesting happens:
- At partial throttle, when the ICE produces MORE energy than can be put down (the ERS harvests the surplus).
- When coasting or braking, using the car's kinetic energy.
Having a more powerful ICE:
- Extends the partial throttle phase → more harvesting ✅
- Raises top speed → more kinetic energy → more harvesting ✅
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Formula Data Analysis ADUO FIGURES REVEALED 💥 Not only is the Mercedes ICE NOT the most powerful; they're over 2% behind RBPT (a 12-24 hp deficit), so they will benefit from ADUO! Ferrari (and Audi) DID fall in the 4-6% deficit range → can catch up. Honda is so far behind it…
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