(MAHWAH, NJ) – June 20, 2018 – Panasonic Jaguar Racing geared up for final rounds of the 17/18 ABB FIA Formula E Championship season taking place in Brooklyn, New York this July, by making a visit to the Big Apple this week.
Team Director James Barclay visited the city to host a lunch for 60 members of the International Motor Press Association (IMPA); sharing the latest on the team’s performance this season and how learnings from the race series help Jaguar develop road car technology for an electrified future.
When the Jaguar I‑PACE goes on sale later this year, the brand will be the first to have both a Formula E race team and a road going production EV available to consumers.
Throughout its development the Jaguar I‑PACE has benefitted from learnings born from the Formula E race team. The technology exchange between the Panasonic Jaguar Racing and Jaguar Land Rover engineers helped accelerate the development of the I‑PACE and of future electric Jaguar Land Rover vehicles, particularly in the areas of powertrain performance and efficiency; software and controls; battery management – both efficiency, thermal management and regeneration; transmission design and durability; and development of lightweight materials.
Unique to each vehicle, both the Jaguar I‑PACE and the I‑TYPE 2 Formula E race car use shared technologies for their bespoke parts; similarities include the use of high‑efficiency permanent magnet electric motors and pouch battery cell technology for maximum powertrain performance.
“We are developing the next generation of EV technology on the race track. This is why we race,” said James Barclay, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team Director. “Formula E racing provides an ideal performance test bed for EV technology in a punishing, high‑performance environment. It is incredibly exciting for the team to be a part of this revolutionary engineering exchange. We’re looking forward to finishing off our second season in New York City next month, a year which has seen us go from strength to strength.”
The ABB FIA Formula E Championship is the world’s first fully‑electric racing series. The final rounds of the 17/18 season will take place July 14‑15, 2018 on a unique purpose‑built 1.21 mile street course in Red Hook, Brooklyn around Pier 11 and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal with the iconic New York City backdrop.
Panasonic Jaguar Racing will go into the New York race in fifth place, with drivers Mitch Evans and Nelson Piquet Jr. behind the wheel of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 2 race car looking to finish the year on a high.
For tickets and information about the Qualcomm New York City ePrix, as well as other Formula E races, visit www.fiaformulae.com.
For the latest news and information from Jaguar Racing, visit www.jaguarracing.com.
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ABOUT PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING
Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first premium manufacturer to join the all‑electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship street racing series.
Jaguar’s Formula E program will create tangible R&D benefits for the electrification of future Jaguar and Land Rover road cars and is designed around the team’s founding principle, ‘Race to Innovate’.
Manufacturers can design their own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission, inverter and rear suspension. Common components across all teams to control costs include the carbon fiber chassis and battery. The focus is on developing electric vehicle powertrains.
Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The championship takes place on temporary street circuits in the center of the world’s major cities ending in a double header in New York. All track action including practice, qualifying and racing takes place in a single day.
ABOUT JAGUAR
Jaguar is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans, sports cars and SUVs offering unparalleled design with tremendous performance. The company's vision throughout its storied 80 year history has been simple: To produce beautiful, fast cars that are desired around the world. Jaguar strives to provide a world class ownership experience to every owner.
Today's Jaguar lineup consists of the Jaguar XE and XF sports sedans, the XJ full‑size luxury sedan, the two‑seat F‑TYPE sports car and a line of performance SUVs, the E‑PACE, F‑PACE and first‑ever Jaguar electric vehicle, the I‑PACE. Jaguar designs and engineers exclusively in the United Kingdom.
Jaguar is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information, visit the official Jaguar website at www.jaguarusa.com.