FIA Formula E Championship

Skeeter · 10 May 2013 at 08:31

Hmm. I'm not sure a winter series is a good idea. Both A1GP and GP2 Asia tried and failed at it.

Glaucus · 10 May 2013 at 15:18

I don't think you can really compare those series to this one. they had many many issues. Many of which this series shouldn't suffer from. That doesn't mean it'll last, just that I don't think this can be compared to those.

Glaucus · 15 May 2013 at 22:01

It's coming together even more.
Renault have signed up to help produce the initial cars which will be knowen as "Spark Renault"
And Tag Heuer on as official timer partner.
And a new picture render of the cars.

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/191231/1/renault_sport_confirms_formula_e_deal.html

Skeeter · 15 May 2013 at 22:14

That looks quite cool.

Glaucus · 19 May 2013 at 16:33

Bangkok is going to be 9th race.

http://green.autoblog.com/2013/05/19/formula-e-touts-renault-relationship-adds-bangkok/

Besides the big partnership news, Formula E has also revealed that Bangkok, Thailand has been chosen as the ninth of ten cities that will host a race

Glaucus · 25 Jun 2013 at 18:33

Bluebird to build its own protoype in time for the FIA council in September. Hoping to get accepted as both a team and a supplier, if any other teams in 2014 don't want a spark.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/108286

While it would run its own team, it is also hoping to produce up to 16 cars for customer use 2014 and is already in discussions with two potential teams. The first car is expected to be ready in September.

"Bluebird is renowned for supporting new technology and has done so across the whole of its 100-year history," said project director Martin Rees.

"We see the opportunity to apply our significant knowledge and experience in electric technology directly into Formula E and it makes sense for the Bluebird name to use its own technology, rather than anyone else's.

"Bluebird offers an alternative to the current manufacturing option which we hope the FIA will consider at their September World Motor Sport Council meeting."

Bluebird is forming a partnership with GP3 and World Touring Car Championship squad Bamboo Engineering.

"We are looking forward to being associated with the first running of the prototype Bluebird Formula E car later this year and building a strong partnership for the future," said Bamboo chief Richard Coleman.

Glaucus · 11 Jul 2013 at 19:50

Berlin becomes the final city to sign up for the first season of Formula-E

The first season will be run from September 2014 to June 2015
Calander is due for ratification in September at the world FIA council.
There could still be two more cities added if enough interest.

London looks to hold the opening race.

Brasil - Rio de Janeiro
Italy - Rome
United States - Los Angeles
Thailand - Bangkok
China - Beijing
Germany - Berlin
Great Britain - London
United States - Miami
Malaysia - Putrajaya
Argentina - Buenos Aires

Duke · 11 Jul 2013 at 22:03

Taking shape nicely, can't wait

Glaucus · 11 Jul 2013 at 22:04

Duke said:
Taking shape nicely, can't wait

Ocuk meet at first race.
I'm hoping tickets will be dirt cheap.

What's even better is that it will now be a two car series in the first year.
That will spur in season development a bit more.

Guerrilla · 17 Jul 2013 at 14:08

IndyCar squad Andretti Autosport to field a team in Formula E

Pretty damn cool, hopefully some more established teams get on board too.

Glaucus · 19 Jul 2013 at 18:54

Nice, glad to see a well established top racing team, 7 more to go.

Shakedown on formulaE

Glaucus · 9 Aug 2013 at 17:11

First broadcaster announced.
fox gets exclusivity in USA and will also broadcast to more than 80countries with a mix of exclusivity and non exclusivit.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109227

The FIA's Formula E Championship has agreed a deal with Fox Sports that will ensure coverage in over 80 countries next year.

The new series for all-electric vehicles will be broadcast live exclusively on the network in the USA and across a series of exclusive and non-exclusive platforms in other regions.

Alejandro Agag, CEO of series promoter Formula E Holdings, said: "We are very proud to announce this major agreement between Fox and the FIA Formula E Championship and to be partnering a truly global organisation that fully believes in the future of racing."

"America is a key market for electric cars and to show our races live in the US will be central to promoting this type of mobility."

I hope they have some sort of pay per view. Rather than needing 6million useless tv channels.

Duke · 9 Aug 2013 at 18:38

Wonder if ITV4 will pick this up.

Glaucus · 9 Sep 2013 at 14:44

Another deal signed, Qualcomm will provide wireless charging and augmented reality, through an app of real time data. But not straight away.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24013661

Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm has signed a sponsorship deal with the forthcoming Formula E championship.

The FIA international motorsports body plans to launch the electric-car competition next year as an alternative to Formula 1.

Qualcomm will provide wireless-charging and augmented-reality technology to help the teams taking part and the public watching the races.

It has also pledged an undisclosed sum of money as part of the five-year deal.

However, the intention is to use the tech to recharge only the competition's safety vehicle during the first year of the championship before extending it to the competitors' cars in either year two or three.

He added the information would also be able to be accessed by the public through the planned roll-out of its Vuforia software.

The app promises to offer an "augmented reality" view of the race, allowing spectators to carry on watching the car of their choice even if buildings or other objects obstruct their view by holding up their smartphone or tablet to make the vehicle visible.

Skeeter · 9 Sep 2013 at 15:00

Sounds cool.

wolvers · 17 Sep 2013 at 17:30

I'm working on this currently, well the battery pack, it's going to be a really interesting project.

Didn't realise it had some interest here.

Glaucus · 17 Sep 2013 at 17:35

Cool, who do you work for? Or cant you say?

wolvers · 17 Sep 2013 at 17:44

Williams. It's common knowledge that we're doing the battery.

McLaren are doing the drive motor/inverter and control system. Gearbox is Hewland. All of this is on the official FE website.

I'll try and answer questions that aren't 'technically sensitive'.

Skeeter · 17 Sep 2013 at 18:14

Williams F1, or Williams Hybrid Power?

Rybo89 · 17 Sep 2013 at 20:17

Skeeter said:
Williams F1, or Williams Hybrid Power?

The video above says Williams F1 is supplying the batteries, so i guess he works for Williams F1.