Технологии Jaguar TCS Racing из Формулы-Е лягут в основу нового люксового седана Type 01

A Jaguar race car sends 97 percent of its battery power straight to the wheels. A typical gasoline engine barely clears 30 percent. That gap isn't just a stat for the Formula E paddock. It's headed straight for the Type 01. Earlier this year, the Prince of Wales visited Jaguar and Jaguar’s TCS Racing team to look at the production of the racing car and speak to the team behind the car. Prince William was informed of “how competing in Formula E provides a platform to innovate and drive technical leadership on‑track for the direct transfer of technology to future Jaguar all‑electric road cars.” This concept is nothing new in itself, there has been a transfer of technology from motorsport to regular road cars for decades. One example being traction control being introduced to road going cars from Formula 1. I’ll state the obvious here, motorsport is about winning and the margins needed to win are becoming increasingly tighter. Teams need to find a tenth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there. In order to do this, they have to continuously think outside of the box and come up with innovative solutions that will give them that little bit of edge. Often, these solutions and ideas have to be thought of quickly and motorsport teams creature a culture where all ideas are welcome, no matter how improbable it may seem. The Benefits For Jaguar’s Road Cars With the Type 01 being developed technologies from the Formula E car have made their way across from the track and adapted for the roads. Where the headlines may refer to power and speed, the most significant statistic is how the battery used can give 97% efficiency. Put simply, 97% of the power generated goes to the wheels compared to combustion engine which generates somewhere between 20%-30% for a gasoline engine. Combustion engines lose energy by heat, sound and when idling. Conversely, the battery powered units switch off when idle and only using power when the car drive. Combined with regenerative braking, it gives the battery powered vehicle an edge in racing and benefits for the road as well. With Jaguar TCS Racing car using a dual-powered unit producing around 800bhp, this sort of efficiency is key to being a successful racing team. Jaguar have transferred their thinking to the power unit for the Type 01 based upon this. With the new Jag rumored to be a tri-powered unit producing over 1000bhp, this type of power will make it a fast car with good range. In other words, ideal for grand touring. Jaguar have been involved with Formula E for ten years and has applied race-derived energy-management software to its road models, reporting efficiency improvements of up to 10%. It is these principles that give reasons to be optimistic about the Type 01. The Type 01 hasn’t simply been thrown together, it has been meticulously engineered in every aspect and using proven technology to create a car for the EV era. One could say, the Jaguar Type 01 has been reimagined. One aspect of EVs (and indeed ICE) cars is the engine-management software needed to harmonize the components in the car. Jaguar TCS Racing worked hard to ensure that the maximum amount of power can be extracted from the battery when needed while maintaining high levels of efficiency. Such work will be transferred over to the Type 01 to ensure that the driver has the power they need when need it. With components all working to the best of their efficiency together, it will give the driver a more engaging experience and ensure a high range can be achieved between charges. Both important factors for Grand Touring. Jaguar TCS Racing Gives Reasons For Optimism Jaguar’s racing car gives reasons for optimism about the forthcoming road car. Their racing car has been very successful, Jaguar themselves say, “The Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – Jaguar’s most advanced electric race car ever – is the most successful in its ten years in Formula E, with ten wins and 17 podiums.” This should give a degree of confidence for those still wondering about the credentials of the Type 01. The new Jaguar has a proven winner as a stablemate, technology is shared. Jaguar themselves state, “Technology proven on‑track by Jaguar TCS Racing has directly enhanced development of the Jaguar Type 01, the new luxury four‑door GT that will be revealed later this year.” Technologies tested on the harsh proving ground that is the racetrack, usually prove to be successful and the Type 01 will not be short of these.    It’s probably this comment from Jaguar that should have the final word about the impact that Jaguar Racing have had on Formula E that gives real optimism and confidence about the new Type 01, “Together with Envision Racing, Jaguar’s customer team, Jaguar‑powered teams have taken three of the four Teams’ World Championships in the GEN3 era.” It certainly does seem that the new Jaguar Type 01 has winning DNA running right through it and show that Jaguar knows how to win. Chris Whitfield from Thorne, England, is Torque News Jaguar Land Rover news reporter. His enthusiasm for cars comes from enjoying numerous motoring experiences over the years from Minis to McLarens, Tractors to Tanks and Land Rovers to Ladas. Chris has driven all of those. Chris has also been published at Collecting Cars and Thorne Times. Read more of Chris's work on his author profile page. You can also follow Chris here: Image source: JLR Media pressroom. Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google