X1 also could provide a robotic power boost to astronauts as they work on the surface of distant planetary bodies.
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Essentially leveraged as a form of high-tech turbocharging, here a small electric motor gives a modest fuel-free power boost to a direct-fuel-injected 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.
Red Bull will accept that they are likely to get passed by a McLaren or Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari, who have the benefit of the kinetic energy recovery system (Kers) power boost on the run down to the first corner.
The new developments include a switch to slick tyres from the grooved ones of recent years, and the introduction of the kinetic energy recovery system (Kers), which stores energy recovered from the rear axle during braking and converts it to supply a brief power boost.
McLaren, one of only two teams still using the energy power-boost system, suffered a poor start to 2009.
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But he used his Kers power-boost button to good effect to keep the German behind and score Ferrari's first points of the year.
And Petrov, whose Friday was punctuated by spins, blamed his struggles on adapting to the Kers energy recovery and power-boost system, of which Heidfeld has experience from his time at BMW Sauber in 2009.
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But after benefiting from his Kers power-boost system to contest the lead with Webber and Barrichello going into the first corner, Hamilton was tapped from behind by the eventual winner and got a puncture.
Hamilton's fast start, made possible by the Kers power-boost system on his McLaren, catapulted him ahead of Vettel on the run down to the first corner and was crucial in deciding the result of the race.
Hamilton, 24, said the Kers (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) power-boost system - which Ferrari are also using - proved "anything can happen" and the Briton is optimistic he can replicate the pace he found in Hungary.
This season's cars will adopt a number of technical changes including the adoption of moveable rear wings as well as the return of the Kers power-boost system, which had been voluntarily suspended last season, as used by McLaren in the 2008 season.
Fisichella, who ran the Finn close in Spa with his racing instinct and raw speed, will be expected to do battle at the sharp end of the field at Monza, where the Ferraris, with the advantage of the power-boost Kers system, are expected to be competitive.
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When Bush nominated the Goldman Sachs chairman for the Treasury post on May 30, most observers saw the pick as a chance to snag a Wall Street heavyweight whose star power could boost the public's perception of his handling of the economy, especially after the drab tenures of Paul O'Neill and John Snow.
When Bush nominated the Goldman Sachs (nyse: GS - news - people ) chairman for the Treasury post on May 30, most observers saw the pick as a chance to snag a Wall Street heavyweight whose star power could boost the public's perception of his handling of the economy, especially after the drab tenures of Paul O'Neill and John Snow.
Computerised fuel-injection has improved diesels' performance, and their inherent strength means they can be turbocharged to boost power even further.
However, the electrical version of KERS is not the only nor possibly the best way to capture kinetic energy during braking and use it to boost power.
He said the technology could be used to capture waste heat from a conventional 500-megawatt thermal power plant to boost electricity out by 200 megawatts.
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Since unveiling its technology, Transphorm has showed off some products at conferences, including a diode and a 600-volt transistor, and demonstrated how these components can more efficiently boost power output.
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The club has been looking for fresh investment to boost spending power in the transfer market.
Germany's decision to scrap all nuclear power and build more coal-fired power stations can only boost production further.
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Mr. Abe and his supporters are hoping for "demand-pull" inflation, in which companies would increase wages to boost purchasing power.
The team is evaluating several ways to add more nanotube layers and make them even thinner to boost the power output.
The new boss wants to speed the process up and introduce new voting rules to boost the power of emerging economies.
In America, although the Bush administration remains hostile to any mandatory action on slowing global warming, it is keen to boost nuclear power.
As a rule, though, governments would do better to harness the power of markets to boost stability, by demanding transparency, promoting standardisation and exchange-based trading.
If you do die, you can then choose to help or hinder the other players by using the touch screen to lower enemy defenses or boost ally power.
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