McLaren and Freescale to work together on KERS

McLaren Electronic Systems will work together with Freescale Semiconductor to develop its Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) from 2010. Freescale is the leading supplier of automotive semiconductors.

Steve Wainwright a spokesperson of Freescale said: "This joint KERS development project with McLaren Electronic Systems is on the cutting edge of automotive technology.

"As the leading supplier of automotive semiconductors, Freescale can help MES make a difference in their quest for advanced powertrain control technology and energy-efficient systems.

"Formula One is one of the most exciting and fastest moving laboratories for automotive technology. We will work hard to help ensure that the technologies developed in concert with MES will rapidly find their way into mainstream cars to the benefit of consumers and our automotive customers eager to receive energy-efficient solutions."