At the current juncture, Jaguar officially announced its participation in the forthcoming third season of the System E championship. The company also revealed the design of its entirely electric racing car. The corporation suggests utilizing the System E platform as a “test bed” for its electric powertrain expertise.
Jaguar Land Rover has yet to introduce an all-electric vehicle under any of its brands, but the company recently expressed interest in electric vehicles. In the earlier year, the company unveiled three innovative electric platforms developed under a research programme partially supported by the UK government, with plans to introduce a 300-mile all-electric SUV in 2017.
During the press conference, Group Engineering Director at Jaguar Land Rover, Nick Rogers, shared his insights on the System E initiative.
“I’m thrilled to confirm that Jaguar is making its highly anticipated comeback to competitive motorsport by entering the prestigious FIA Formula E championship.” As we transition into the next era of electric vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover is poised to pioneer a new frontier with its extensive product lineup featuring electrical automobiles that will spearhead our path towards a more sustainable future. The System E initiative further underscores our commitment to accelerating innovation in electrification technologies, presenting an innovative opportunity for growth and development. Will the Championship provide us with the opportunity to put our advanced technological capabilities to the test in a high-pressure environment?
As I anticipate, the next five-year period will witness a surge in transformative innovations within the automotive industry, outpacing the pace of change seen in the previous three years. As urbanization persists in its upward trajectory, the long-term vision increasingly emphasizes interconnectedness and enduring sustainability; the imperative for electrification and lightweight technologies has never been more pressing. The System effectively acknowledges and responds to those distinctive characteristics, synergizing perfectly with the championship’s innovative approach.
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has confirmed that Jaguar will participate alongside Audi and Renault as key players in the competition, joining forces to showcase their respective automotive prowess.
The third season of the System E series is slated to commence in the autumn of 2016.
