Feb 25, 2021 - 03:31 pm Bosch to build electric drives for Dragon Racing
Bosch Motorsport and the Formula E team Dragon Penske Autosport have agreed to a long-term technology and development partnership. As part of the partnership, Bosch is developing a vehicle management system with hardware and software components that is specially adapted to the requirements of the Formula E car.
Weiterlesen Feb 2, 2021 - 03:51 pm Johnson Matthey to supply cell tech to Virgin Racing
Johnson Matthey has a new partnership to show the eLNO cathode material technology in action. The company teamed up with Formula E team Envision Virgin Racing. They will co-develop what the companies consider the “first-ever” electric race car powered by JM’s new batteries.
Weiterlesen Dec 3, 2020 - 12:29 pm BMW to withdraw from Formula E
A few days after Audi, BMW has also announced its withdrawal from Formula E. They will end their involvement in the electric racing series at the end of the coming season to sharpen their focus on series production, the Munich-based company announced.
Weiterlesen Nov 30, 2020 - 04:04 pm Audi to leave Formula E and join Dakar Rally
Audi has reorganised its motorsport activities and announced its participation in the 2022 Dakar Rally. For the rally program with a hybrid race car, the German luxury carmaker and its factory team will withdraw from Formula E at the end of 2021.
Weiterlesen Nov 27, 2020 - 03:45 pm Audi & Jaguar present Formula E vehicles for 2021
Audi and Jaguar are the first manufacturers to have presented their Formula E racing cars for the coming season. For the first time, Season 7 will only be held in 2021 instead of across the calendar due to the Corona pandemic. Audi will be starting with its own powertrain for the first time.
Weiterlesen Aug 13, 2020 - 10:29 pm Formula E completes its most challenging season yet
Formula E has completed its sixth season with six races in Berlin. The champion was the Portuguese driver Antonio Felix da Costa in the DS Techeetah. It was not only the almost five-month Covid 19 break that made this season like no other.
Weiterlesen Jul 5, 2020 - 03:45 pm Formula E powering up for seasons to come
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has set the course for the third Formula E generation. From the 2022/23 season onwards, the cars will be more powerful and recuperate better. FIA has also appointed several suppliers to make standard components for the next-gen racing cars.
Weiterlesen Jun 17, 2020 - 03:20 pm Formula E confirms six concluding races in Berlin
The rumour that Formula E, which was interrupted due to the coronavirus crisis, will hold several races in Berlin, has been confirmed: As the electric racing series now officially announces, the former airport Berlin-Tempelhof is the venue for the conclusion of the current season.
Weiterlesen Jun 8, 2020 - 01:49 pm Four to six Formula E races planned in Berlin
The current Formula E season, which was interrupted due to the coronavirus crisis, is to be concluded in August with several races in Berlin. The plan is to hold four to six runs at the former Tempelhof airport without spectators.
Weiterlesen May 28, 2020 - 10:44 am A prank gone wrong
Daniel Abt has been barred for cheating in an incident in online computer-game racing: Audi has surprisingly suspended their regular Formula E driver Daniel Abt with immediate effect.
Weiterlesen Apr 29, 2020 - 07:13 pm Impulse for new Formula E team from Italy
The Italian businessman Gianfranco Pizzuto plans to enter Formula E with his own team in Imecar Elektronik. The aim is to participate in the 2021 or 2022 season, but there are still a few hurdles to overcome before then – such as financing or unavailable grid positions.
Weiterlesen Apr 28, 2020 - 06:28 pm Audi withdraws from DTM to focus on Formula E
Audi will leave the German Touring Car series (DTM) at the end of this year and concentrate fully on Formula E. “With this energy, we’re going to drive our transformation into a provider of sporty, sustainable electric mobility forward,” says Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board at AUDI.
Weiterlesen Apr 17, 2020 - 11:00 am Formula E suspended at least until June
As governments around the world continue to take stringent measures to curb the spread of the Corona pandemic, Formula E and the FIA have decided to extend the suspension of the season until at least the end of June.
Weiterlesen Apr 17, 2020 - 10:53 am Formula E enters E-Sports
Formula E has created the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge, a nine-week e-sports competition in which a selection of the best gamers get to race against all Formula E teams.
Weiterlesen Apr 15, 2020 - 05:46 pm Formula E reduces development costs to help teams
Formula E and the FIA have announced that in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will reduce the financial burden on their teams by reducing development costs. At the same time, it is still unclear at the moment how the current season will continue.
Weiterlesen Mar 30, 2020 - 12:38 pm From intense speed to intensive care
Formula E and the FIA recently announced that the 2019/20 season will be completely suspended for at least two months due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The season finale of the E racing series is still planned for London’s ExCeL venue in July, but medical usage may prove more prudent.
Weiterlesen Mar 13, 2020 - 01:00 pm Two-month break in Formula E’s ongoing season
Following the cancellation of individual races, Formula E and the FIA have now announced that the 2019/20 season will be completely suspended for at least two months due to the Covid 19 spread. Even after that a resumption is not guaranteed.
Weiterlesen Mar 1, 2020 - 03:50 pm Formula E: Double DS Techeetah podium in Marrakesh
Never before a polesitter in Marrakesh managed to claim a victory. On Saturday Antonio Felix da Costa (DS Techeetah) dominated the qualifying and race and defended the top spot, followed closely by the man who replaced him at BMWi Andretti Motorsport, Maximilian Günther. Da Costa’s teammate Jean-Eric Vergne climbed from P11 up to P3 in […]
Weiterlesen Feb 16, 2020 - 03:57 pm Formula E: Jaguar reigned supreme in Mexico
Panasonic Jaguar Racing’s Mitch Evans dominated a crash-filled race this weekend and took P1 from Porsche’s André Lotterer on the first corner, which he held to the very end to secure the win at the Mexico City E-Prix. Four seconds behind him followed DS Techeetah’s António Félix da Costa, while Nissan e.dams’ Sébastien Buemi rounded […]
Weiterlesen Dec 17, 2019 - 02:54 pm Formula E launches tender for Gen3 cars
The FIA has published technical tenders on the third generation of Formula E racing cars. The Gen3 cars, which will be used from 2022 onwards, will offer more power with less weight and a new drive. Pit stops will return to the race, but this time, for charging.
Weiterlesen Oct 29, 2019 - 03:53 pm Formula E may focus on battery charging times
According to new Formula E CEO Jamie Reigle, the electric racing series with the third generation of racing cars could devote itself to the topic of charging times. This would mean that the Gen3 car could reintroduce pit stops in Formula E.
Weiterlesen Oct 16, 2019 - 12:31 pm Lego launches Formula E racers
The Danish toy production company is keeping up with the times. The latest Lego set includes a Jaguar I-Pace and Formula E race car, adding two new contenders to their Speed Champions series.
Weiterlesen Sep 12, 2019 - 05:43 pm Mercedes reveals Formula E racing car
At the IAA, Mercedes-Benz just presented the racing car for its premiere Formula E season. The German carmaker is cautious with modest targets for the Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01.
Weiterlesen Sep 10, 2019 - 04:52 pm BMW is branching out at the IAA
The new BMW boss Oliver Zipse briefly outlined his new drive strategy at the IAA. He avoided making a commitment to battery-electric cars such as VW did and stressed various options. With the ‘i Hydrogen Next’, BMW is also presenting a fuel cell car.
Weiterlesen Aug 29, 2019 - 06:33 pm Porsche reveals the 99X Electric for Formula E
Porsche has now unveiled the Porsche 99X Electric racing car with which the manufacturer will be starting at the Formula E for the first time in the 2019/20 season. Drivers Neel Jani and André Lotterer will sit in the Porsche cockpit for the sixth season.
Weiterlesen Aug 16, 2019 - 02:20 pm Electric vehicle startup Nio exhibits growing pains
One of the seemingly more stable electric vehicle startups, Nio, is running into problems that have been building for some time. Following recalls and decreasing delivery numbers as well as investment issues, co-founder Jack Cheng has now departed, leaving Nio in jeopardy.
Weiterlesen Jul 15, 2019 - 01:38 pm Formula E: Jean-Éric Vergne defends his title
Sebastien Buemi (Nissan) and Robin Frijns (Envision Virgin Racing) won the double header in New York, while Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Techeetah) claimed a historic back-to-back FIA Formula E championship.
Weiterlesen Jul 8, 2019 - 01:17 pm Honda expresses interest in 2020/21 Formula E
Honda has expressed interest in the Formula E racing series and has already held initial talks with series boss Alejandro Agag. However, the Japanese’s entry will probably be possible for the 2020/21 season at the earliest.
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