Nissan E.Dams Heads Into New Formula E Season With Updated Powertrain

Press release

Published November 21st, 2019 - 09:57 GMT

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Highlights

Nissan e.dams has not only updated its livery for season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship – but revamped the race car’s powertrain for the upcoming challenge.

The season kicks off on Nov. 22 and 23 at the Diriyah circuit in Saudi Arabia.

The upcoming double-header weekend marks the first races for Nissan e.dams’ updated powertrain, updated due to new championship regulations. The single motor solution replaces the innovative dual-motor system that delivered record setting results for the team in season five. Preseason testing has showed promise with the updated powertrain, producing top-10 times in a recent test session in Valencia, Spain.

Nissan e.dams’ is competing in only its second season, and benefiting from stability as the drivers and team members, dedication and focus on innovation remain the same.

"Our debut season was a brilliant platform for showcasing what electric mobility is about, and we will continue pushing the limits in season six,” said Michael Carcamo, Nissan’s global motorsports director. “We’re facing new challenges this year, with our updated powertrain as well as increased competition, with new rivals joining the championship.”

Nissan is competing in Formula E to demonstrate the power and performance of its zero-emission EV technologies, and to communicate the company’s Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision for changing how cars are powered, driven and connected with society.

Nissan is learning lessons on the track that will be used to further improve the company’s all-electric vehicles, and vice versa. For instance, the energy management software in Nissan’s Formula E race car features lines of code used for the best-selling Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, and upcoming vehicles have been strongly influenced by the race machine.

The season six opening race will be the first for Nissan e.dams without team founder Jean-Paul Driot. His sons Gregory and Olivier have stepped in for the upcoming seasons.

"We're extremely proud of what our father achieved in motorsports," Gregory and Olivier Driot said in a joint statement. "Our goal is certainly to continue what he achieved through his dedication and determination. He is dearly missed, but we are determined to continue racing in his memory in season six and beyond.”

Also for the first time at the race in Diriyah, Nissan’s Formula E car will feature the logo of Expo 2020 Dubai. As the event’s official automotive partner, Nissan will be working with Expo 2020 Dubai to showcase the latest automotive innovations, concepts and technologies to a global audience.

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Background Information

Nissan Middle East

Nissan’s heritage in the Middle East goes way back to 1957, when the first Nissan vehicle was sold in Saudi Arabia. Since then the Nissan Legacy has taken deep roots in the hearts of the Middle East people by becoming an integral part of their lives.

Currently Nissan is one of the most popular and successful automobile brands in the Middle East boasting of a strong line-up ranging from popular passenger cars to powerful 4x4 series and commercial vehicles.

In its quest to closely understand the local needs of its customers, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. in June, 1994 set up a regional Middle East head quarters in Dubai, thus becoming the first Japanese car manufacturer to accomplish this feat. The Nissan Middle East FZE office houses a highly sophisticated training center which serves as an excellent training ground for undertaking Nissan customer care and service activities.