Alauda “world-first” electric flying racing car takes flight
The Airspeeder Mk3 for the EXA racing series is being prepped for remotely piloted races in 2021 using LiDAR- and radar-driven “virtual forcefields.”
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Jun 17, 2021 | Aerospace, Augmented Reality, Electrification, Motorsports, Testing, Vehicles
The Airspeeder Mk3 for the EXA racing series is being prepped for remotely piloted races in 2021 using LiDAR- and radar-driven “virtual forcefields.”
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Apr 2, 2021 | Electrification, Motorsports, Vehicles
The new electric racing series starts with the Desert X Prix in Saudi Arabia highlighting desertification in which nine teams, with one male and one female driver each, will compete in not only Saturday qualifying and Sunday finals but also fan social-media voting.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Mar 29, 2021 | Electrification, Motorsports, Vehicles
The supplier’s expertise in sustainable powertrain development will support the development of Green Corp Konnection’s fuel-cell system for the GCK Motorsport e-Blast hydrogen-fueled race car.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Mar 18, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Motorsports, Research, Software, Vehicles
The company is extending its MEB and PPE platform model for electric vehicles to hardware, software, batteries/charging, and mobility services as all Group brands are to be based on largely standardized technical foundations in the future.
Read MorePosted by Gary Mason | Mar 9, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Motorsports, Vehicles
The British automaker’s long-awaited return to Formula One racing comes in 2021 with the hybrid AMR21 via a rebranded and upgraded Racing Point team and includes safety and medical car duties.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Mar 5, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Motorsports, Vehicles
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team unveiled its 2021 racecar, as the W12 E Performance with considerable aerodynamic changes; greater sustainability efforts, and tighter integration among Mercedes-AMG, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Feb 17, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Motorsports, Vehicles
The next-generation EV endurance racer showcases innovations in powertrains and aerodynamics available to partners like Alpine.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Feb 5, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Autonomy, Motorsports, Technology, Vehicles
The Mk3 version will race in remotely piloted Airspeeder competitions in 2021, leading to the “manned” Mk4 to follow.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Nov 30, 2020 | Electrification, Motorsports
To support the December market launch for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, Ford used the lead up earlier in 2020 to promote the new production model’s performance through two specially prepared racing prototypes.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Jost | Nov 20, 2020 | Contest, Electrification, Motorsports, Testing
This deep dive takes a look at the new electric off-road SUV racing series that aims to raise awareness around sustainability, showcasing its three key pillars focused around electrification, environment, and equality.
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