Formula E has been redefining the boundaries of electric performance, innovation and partner integration with its latest GENBETA project, ‘Mountain Recharge’.
In a daring demonstration in collaboration with Google Cloud, Formula E’s GENBETA prototype development race car descended 1,000 vertical metres down a French alpine road in ‘free-wheel mode’ and through regenerative braking alone amassed enough energy to complete a full lap of the legendary Circuit de Monaco.
Shot and produced by Red Bull Media House, in partnership with Google Cloud marketing, the project showcased not only the performance and agility of the car down the technical mountain road from the Col de Braus summit, but the cutting-edge regenerative performance of the GENBETA car.
Starting with only enough energy to power on the car, the daring descent was carried out by Formula E Test Driver and former Maserati MSG Racing Team Principal, James Rossiter.
The 22 world-class drivers – despite starting with full batteries – need to make up at least 40% of the energy needed to finish each race through regenerative braking, making them some of the most efficient and sustainable race cars ever made. This is a focal point not only for Formula E but also its partners such as ABB, who use and develop technology that is engineered to outrun to improve efficiency across multiple industries.
The car can recuperate a staggering 600 kW of energy in race mode (250 kW front power unit + 350 kW rear power unit), proving how slowing down can be just as powerful as speeding up.
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