What does KERS on a car mean?
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KERS on a car refers to the Kinetic Energy Recovery System, which hasn't been fully applied to mass-produced vehicles yet and is typically only used in professional racing cars. The function of the kinetic energy recovery system is to temporarily recover the energy generated during car braking and then release it during the acceleration process to improve the car's acceleration capability. Depending on the type, kinetic energy recovery systems can be divided into hybrid electric recovery systems and mechanical kinetic energy recovery systems. Among them, the hybrid electric recovery system converts mechanical energy into kinetic energy through a generator in the car. When there is excess energy, the system temporarily stores it in the car's motor and releases it when needed, making it relatively efficient.