The Fe Formula E Organizing Committee brought the third generation of racing car "Gen3" during the Monaco race, and the new car is not only more powerful, but also a big step forward in terms of efficiency and sustainability, of course, the shape similar to the fighter has become a topic of discussion.
With a maximum power of 350 kW, a top speed of 322 km/h, a 600 kW super fast charge, the formula e E car of the third generation is impressive enough on the data level alone, with less than a decade of increased power compared to the 2014 Gen1, plus 40% of the energy consumed in the race now comes from brake recovery – the most efficient car in the world.
In the third generation of Formula E, we also saw a front and rear dual motor layout, with the newly added 250kW front axle power unit combined with the 350kW rear axle power unit, so that the maximum energy recovery power of the "Gen3" car reached 600kW.
Because of this, the rear wheels no longer use hydraulic brakes, which is a breakthrough in the history of Formula racing, while on the other hand, by eliminating the brake components and simplifying the battery pack, the weight of the "Gen3" car is 60 kg lighter than the "Gen2", and the size of the car is also reduced, which is more suitable for street racing.
The new super fast charging system is also highly anticipated, we may see the car pit stop again, which will be more valuable in terms of technology development and PUBLIC RELATIONS compared to the earlier unwelcome change, and the "Gen3" car will finally return to the open wheel, which is what a Formula car should look like, and people are also looking forward to the "wheel-to-wheel" tearing on the field.
When it comes to appearance, the "Gen3" wedge-shaped body design and X-shaped tail wing also make people more curious about its aerodynamic settings, after all, the maximum design speed of the new car exceeds 300km/h, and the next team will also have full testing of the new car, which is very worth looking forward to.
New sustainability strategies
The original intention of Formula E races is sustainability, and when the time comes to 2022, the topic of sustainability will also start from the level of car development.
In order to reduce the "carbon footprint" of the car, the "Gen3" car will have some of the carbon fibers decommissioned from the "Gen2" race cars, and will also rely on aerospace technology, and after the destroyed carbon parts are recovered, the carbon fibers can also be used for "reemployment" in other industrial fields.
Natural rubber and recycled fibers will account for 26% of the tire composition, the raw materials for batteries are also made of recyclable materials, and the Formula E organizing committee promised that the production of the car will have as little impact on the climate as possible, so the "Gen3" will become the first car to achieve "carbon neutrality", and Formula E will also become the first race to achieve "carbon neutrality".
The author of this article is a kick car gang Lu Yu