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The NTT IndyCar Series has made the decision to delay the introduction of its energy recovery system. “The much-anticipated debut of the new power unit is expected to launch after the 108th Indiana…
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced that the introduction of its energy recovery system will be delayed. The new power unit is now expected to launch after the 108th Indianapolis 500 in the second half of the 2024 season. This decision was made one year and one day after IndyCar decided to halt the introduction of its new 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engines and focus on developing supercapacitor-based ERS units. The partnership between Chevrolet and Honda in creating these hybrid power units has been praised, and IndyCar remains fully committed to their successful introduction in the next season. Ongoing testing of the ERS units will be conducted next year, and once they meet the necessary reliability standards, mass production will begin, ushering in a new era of hybrid competition in June 2024. In the meantime, teams will still compete in full 2024 specifications during the Indianapolis race but without the ERS units.
