NASCAR's collaboration with ABB introduces an all-electric racecar prototype, marking a significant shift in the motorsport's traditional gas engine reliance. This innovation aligns with the growing trend toward electric vehicles in the automotive industry, highlighting NASCAR's commitment to sustainability. The prototype, displayed at the Chicago Street Course, features advanced technology including a 78-kilowatt-hour battery and a peak power output of 1,000 kilowatts. Voices from NASCAR's leadership stress the importance of adapting to rapid changes in the landscape while focusing on environmental sustainability as a core value for the future of racing.
"If you look out across the landscape, one thing that's for certain is that change is accelerating all around us," said NASCAR senior vice president and chief racing development officer John Probst in a statement at the time.
"We wanted to showcase our ability to put an electric stock car on the track in collaboration with our OEM partners," said NASCAR senior engineer of vehicle systems CJ Tobin.
"Sustainability means a lot of different things," said NASCAR's head of sustainability Riley Nelson last summer. "And for our team right now, it's environmental sustainability."
The prototype features a 78-kilowatt-hour, liquid-cooled battery and a powertrain that produces up to 1,000 kilowatts of peak power. Regenerative braking allows it to race longer road courses as well.
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