Right now Jaguar formally introduced that it’ll be a part of the third season of the Components E championship. The corporate additionally unveiled the design of its all-electric race automotive. The corporate says it’ll use the Components E platform as a “take a look at mattress” for its electrical powertrain know-how.
Though Jaguar Land Rover doesn’t at present provide all-electric autos beneath any of its manufacturers, they not too long ago confirmed curiosity in EVs. Earlier this yr, they showcased 3 new electrical platforms developed beneath a analysis program partly backed by the UK authorities and they’re reportedly planning to launch a 300-mile all-electric SUV in 2017.
In a press launch, Group Engineering Director for Jaguar Land Rover Nick Rogers commented on the Components E announcement:
“I’m proud to announce Jaguar’s return to racing with an entry into the revolutionary FIA Components E championship. Electrical autos will completely play a job in Jaguar Land Rover’s future product portfolio and Components E will give us a novel alternative to additional our growth of electrification applied sciences. The Championship will allow us to engineer and take a look at our superior applied sciences beneath excessive efficiency circumstances.
“It’s my perception that over the following 5 years we’ll see extra adjustments within the automotive world than within the final three a long time. The longer term is about being extra linked and extra sustainable; electrification and light-weight applied sciences have gotten extra vital than ever as urbanisation continues to extend. Components E has recognised and reacted to those developments and the championship’s thrilling and pioneering method is the right match for our model.”
Jaguar will be a part of different main automakers within the championship together with Audi and Renault.
The third season of the Components E will begin within the autumn of 2016.
