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Fortescue Zero has been announced as the official pitboost provider for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The announcement comes after the successful roll-out of the technology – whereby a …
Fortescue Zero has been named the official pitboost provider for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, following a successful trial at the Jeddah E-Prix last month. The technology provides a 10 percent top up of energy in a 30-second pit stop using a 600kW fast charge. This portable booster is capable of delivering two battery boosts per race and does not rely on local energy grid connections like standard chargers. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds hailed the innovation as a game-changer, offering excitement for fans and showcasing cutting-edge technology relevant to EV users. The technology also includes battery intelligence software to optimize speed and battery life, with real-world applications beyond racing, such as in heavy mining. This Pit Boost technology will continue to be featured in Formula E races in Monaco, Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin, and London following its successful debut in Jeddah.
