The most surprising technical data of the GEN3 Evo, the new single-seater of the electric car world championship, unveiled yesterday in Monte Carlo by Formula E and the International Automobile Federation (FIA), is the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km in 1, 82 seconds, 30% faster than a current F1 car. The new Formula E car will be able to reach a maximum speed of 200 miles per hour (321 kilometers per hour).
«The GEN3 Evo marks a fundamental chapter in the evolution of Formula E – underlined – Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E – embodying our dedication to innovation and high performance achieved in a sustainable way, characterized by unprecedented acceleration and an advanced aerodynamic design.”
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Developed by Formula E and FIA specialists, the latest edition of GEN3 Evo will make its debut next year, in season 11 of the world championship, and marks a significant leap in electric racing technology, waiting to see the Gen4 debuts in 2026. Already in the GEN 3 Evo there is the hand of an Italian company like Marelli which has developed the front electric motor, the purpose of which will not only be to allow energy recovery as in the Gen3 electric cars, but to allow in some stages of the single-seater race with all-wheel drive. Also working on the GEN 4 is Podium Advanced Technologies, a company from the Aosta Valley, based in Pont-Saint-Martin. In fact, following having ensured Ducati the supply of battery systems for the MotoE world championship, Podium will also produce high-performance battery systems for Formula E from 2026, consolidating itself as the point of reference for global motorsport.
Faster and stronger cars
Returning to the GEN3 Evo version of Formula E, the technical updates provide the car manufacturers involved in the circuit with faster and more agile cars, with performances that improve those of the current single-seaters by 2%, equal to a qualifying lap faster by around 2%. seconds on a track like that of Monaco (where stage number 8 of the 2024 world championship will take place on Saturday 27 April). They range from a chassis designed to be stronger and more aerodynamic to all-wheel drive, an absolute novelty for a Formula E single-seater, which will be available during the qualifying duels, race starts and Attack Mode (the surplus power of 25 kW which can be used in the race by all drivers for a limited number of times, starting from the second lap.), in order to make the races more exciting for both drivers and fans.
From the race to the road
Among the improvements that lend themselves to development by teams and manufacturers, for direct technology transfer to the automotive industry, there are also the greater grip ensured by Hankook iON tires (made with 35% recycled and sustainable materials), the most effective regenerative braking (it will be possible to produce almost 50% of the energy needed for a race, during the race itself) and ultra-fast charging capability (new technology is being worked on to allow high-speed charging of 30 seconds of 600 kW to obtain additional energy halfway through the race).
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2024-04-26 00:34:34