[searkibia]

Of course it's expensive. That's the nature of the things where there is competition.
Engine suppliers and customers will all have to endure the costs.

Question is why didn't they just go for alternative fuels? Biodiesel, electricity and so one.
Do they really think that this will help road car productions in the future? Who will pay the premium price for a car equiped with KERS if an electric or compressed air powered one is just as effective for half the price?!