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ince its debut in 2014, Formula E, the all-electric motorsport series, has become the fastest-growing series in motorsport. Now offi cially
known as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the series brings electrifying wheel-to-wheel action to some of the world’s greatest cities. T e sport was created primarily to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and promote sustainable practices, alongside raising the benefi ts of driving electric and showcasing how clean mobility can counteract climate change. Technology and automation leader
ABB’s partnership with Formula E began
The series fi nale of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in London showcased the innovative e-mobility technologies of today. We take a closer look at the charging technology powering the championship, and how innovation is making its way from the race track into the commercial and industrial vehicles of the future.
in 2018, providing the company with a unique opportunity to bring more of its technologies for e-mobility, smart cities and sustainability to a global audience. T e series acts as a testbed for these technologies, ultimately contributing to a cleaner environment for all. As of season nine, ABB has taken on its new role as offi cial charging supplier within the series, providing the charging technology for Gen3 cars.
THE FORMULA E RACE CHARGER Working with engineers from Formula E and motorsport governing body, the FIA, ABB has designed a compact, reliable
and safe solution for charging the new Gen3 cars before race day and between sessions. Designed to be robust and ergonomic, the charger allows for easy global transportation and installation. According to ABB, the charger benefi ts from the newest technology in power electronics, while outputting the smallest possible footprint. Each charger can deliver a maximum power of 160kW and is able to charge two vehicles with 80kW of power simultaneously, before the race. T is allows race teams to benefi t from a ‘double charging’ capacity from one unit, signifi cantly reducing the footprint of the charger and decreasing transportation emissions, as there is no longer a need for one unit per car. Aside from the race track, ABB
has more than one million EV chargers installed across its AC and DC charging portfolio in over 85 countries worldwide. T e company has applied its expertise in charging solutions to develop a bespoke solution for the racing environment. In turn, the learnings gained from the Formula E environment can be fed back into the company’s industrial and commercial e-mobility technologies.
The closing race for series nine took place at the ExCel in London 6
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