During the pre-season test in Valencia, we saw the first images in a video of the 470hp Gen3 design and a total braking capacity of 600kW.
The new rules will come into effect in the 2022-23 season and while the private tests of the manufacturer Spark Racing Technology are underway, the teams will take delivery of the new vehicles in the spring.
This will be followed by an aesthetic overhaul of the car and technology for a Gen3 Evo ruleset.
But the Gen4 regulations are already being considered, with the new manufacturers invited to give their ideas for the future direction that Formula E will take, as the co-founder of the championship, Alejandro Agag told Motorsport TV.
“The Gen3 is already incredible, but now we will start thinking about the Gen4, which will arrive in five years and we must start talking about it now – explains Agag – Of course we will invite everything to the Manufacturers who are with us now, but we will expand the group to invite others, in so that we can openly discuss the Gen4. Anything can happen “.
Oliver Rowland, Mahindra Racing, Mahindra M7Electro
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As part of this open approach, Formula E will consider adopting hydrogen fuel cell technology to power electric motors.
“Hydrogen is within the Formula E license with the FIA [stando ad un presunto accordo esclusivo di 25 anni sui diritti per le corse di monoposto elettriche]”.
“There are two ways to use hydrogen: one is to burn it, which is very inefficient, but some people are working to make it perhaps more efficient.”
“The other, which is what we would use, is a hydrogen fuel cell that basically produces electricity, which then powers an electric motor.”
“So as soon as these technologies start to become widely available and working at the competition level, we will definitely consider them.”
Such a thing is already used in Extreme E to load the nine Odyssey 21 E-SUVs in place at each event.
In 2020, Mercedes’ technical partner – HWA – was one of the founders of the HYRAZE League concept – a series of hydrogen-powered cars that is expected to launch with 800hp cars in 2023.
But Agag has warned about the rising costs that will be given by giving us greater technical freedom, even if Formula E will impose a ceiling of 25 million euros for the expenses of the manufacturers in a consecutive two-year period. This thing will go into effect on October 1, 2022.
“You need to give that amount of freedom so that Constructors can develop technologies and have a reason to compete in the championship. Balance is key. But the more freedom you give, the more money the teams spend; after a while, the money runs out. and leave the championship “.
Sebastien Buemi, Nissan e.Dams, Nissan IM03
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