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Web Release
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
FORTESCUE ZERO SUPPLIES FORMULA E WITH NEW ULTRA-FAST PIT BOOST TECHNOLOGY AFTER JEDDAH E-PRIX PREMIERE
Fortescue Zero has today been announced as an Official Pit Boost Provider of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for Season 11 after its newly developed Pit Boost technology was introduced to the all-electric series at the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix earlier this year. As seen in its premiere in Saudi Arabia during Round 3 of the competition, Fortescue Zero's hardware provides teams competing in the global championship with a +10% boost of total battery capacity in less than 30 seconds. This rapid and efficient ultra-fast booster system has been designed to deliver two battery boosts from a portable unit. The use of onboard energy storage also enables the 600kW boost that is not constrained by grid connection. The ultra-fast technology used for Pit Boost is enhanced by Fortescue Zero's battery intelligence software, Elysia, which allows for the optimisation of speed, while also preserving battery life and integrity. Elysia enables the race car battery to achieve a charging C-rate of around 15C. The Pit Boost technology was first deployed in competition during the Jeddah E-Prix, which was staged at the record-breaking Jeddah Corniche Circuit on February 13, and will continue to be deployed during double-headers as part of the 16-race calendar this season, including rounds in Monaco, Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin and London. Fortescue Zero has taken its ultra-fast boost innovations and used them to help develop real-world solutions with on-road and heavy industry vehicle applications, including a 6MW fast charger that is designed to be compatible with a wide range of battery electric heavy mining equipment. This process underscores Formula E's position to offer commercial partners and organisations with a world-leading test bed where new products and systems can be developed and integrated into the world championship and beyond. Ellie Coates, CEO, Fortescue Zero, said: 'Fortescue Zero pushes the limits of what batteries, their infrastructure and intelligence systems can do in a safe, tested and innovative way. 'The ultra-fast boost technology used in the Pit Boost, not only takes motorsports to a new level, it also has a flow on effect to real-world practicalities too, including in Heavy Industry and on-road electric vehicle applications.' Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said: 'The successful development and integration of Fortescue Zero's Pit Boost technology has not only been a positive gamer-changer for the racing our fans can expect, but is one of the biggest new features introduced into world-motorsport in recent memory. Not only is it bringing huge new excitement to our racetracks, but allows the series and commercial partners to pioneer cutting edge technology that is directly relevant to road-going EV users. This new technology will have enormous real-world benefits and tangibly contributes to our overarching mission of accelerating the development and uptake of EVs around the world.' The post FORTESCUE ZERO SUPPLIES FORMULA E WITH NEW ULTRA-FAST PIT BOOST TECHNOLOGY AFTER JEDDAH E-PRIX PREMIERE appeared first on Web Release.
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Michigan Economic Development Corporation unveils 'Michigan's Roadmap to a Sustainable World' short film during WEF
'Michigan is leading in sustainability through business and policy, which is creating more opportunities for investment, job creation and cleaner communities for our citizens' — MEDC CEO Quentin L. Messer Jr. LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 / / -- The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) unveiled 'Michigan's Roadmap to a Sustainable World,' a short film on the state's leadership and initiatives in clean energy and sustainability. Michigan is a key player in the global fight against climate change due to its combination of industrial prowess, R&D-friendly environment and commitment to sustainability through ambitious statewide targets. The film highlights these strengths by the Great Lakes State, including its partnership with cutting-edge companies that share similar sustainability goals such as Australian-based company Fortescue Zero and innovation accelerator Orange Sparkle Ball. 'We must ensure we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable planet for future generations not just here in Michigan, but around the globe,' said MEDC CEO Quentin L. Messer Jr. 'Michigan is leading in sustainability through business and policy, which is creating more opportunities for investment, job creation and cleaner communities for our citizens.' In April 2022, Michigan introduced the MI Healthy Climate Plan, which lays out a pathway for the state to reach 100% carbon neutrality by 2050. Cory Connolly, Chief Climate Officer for the State of Michigan, speaks to the plan's goal to avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs and build a healthier, more prosperous, equitable and sustainable state for all Michiganders. Michigan leads the nation in clean energy funding through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is No. 1 in the nation for hydrogen investment and is a top state for CHIPS Act funding in clean technologies such as semiconductors. As the clean energy sector grows in Michigan, so too must the talent pipeline. Throughout the film, Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer for the State of Michigan, highlights Michigan's robust STEAM talent pool, along with efforts to attract leading minds who want to do purpose-driven work. This includes a robust recruiting effort of talent from, in and outside the state, as well as the establishment of reskilling and upskilling programs for professionals to transition their skills from adjacent industries, such as automotive to clean energy. This also includes working with higher education institutions to create new college programs aligned with evolving industry needs. The film aligns with the themes for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland addressing the most pressing global and regional challenges of climate change. . About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state's marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness and community development with the focus on growing Michigan's economy. For more information on the MEDC and our initiatives, visit For Pure Michigan® tourism information, your trip begins at Eloise McKenna
