Month: July 2024

Formula 1 races towards an increasingly electric future

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Formula One has decided to focus even more on the power and reliability of electric. The new guidelines of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), which will come into effect starting with the 2026 World Championship, include major changes at the rulebook level and beyond: thanks to an increasing importance of electric components, single-seaters will gain more speed and greater aerodynamics through innovative and efficient technological systems.

 

A new power unit

The power unit is the set of electromechanical energy storage components that power Formula 1 cars; traditionally combustion-based, an electric power component had already taken over in recent years. As of 2026, the new generation of power units will be 50% electrically powered, a percentage that today is around 25%. With this change, the battery contribution increases from 120kWh to 350kWh, a 300% increase in electric power.

 

More acceleration and safety thanks to electric

Formula One cars will no longer be equipped with Drs, the drag system introduced a few years ago to aid overtaking and make racing more spectacular. From 2026 instead of Drs, Manual Override, a hybrid system that allows the immediate acceleration of the electric motor to be used for a longer time in a straight line than a competitor, will be introduced. The FIA’s choice was also dictated by the fact that Manual Override is a safer way to facilitate overtaking than DRS, which can be affected by malfunctions and is more dangerous in adverse weather conditions. This new system, in which the electric is the protagonist, extends the use of maximum power (350kWh), with a top speed of 337km/h instead of 290km/h.

 

These are important changes, in power, for the Bev market as well: the increasingly entrenched adoption of the electric component in Formula One in the future may have an increasing impact on the entire automotive sector.

 

Sources:

https://sport.sky.it/formula-1/2024/06/06/f1-mondiale-2026-fia-regole#08le-nuove-power-unit-f1-sempre-piu-ecologiche-costeranno-un-miliardo.shtml 

Electric cars and heat: tips for summer

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Summer is here, and with rising temperatures and summer road trips just around the corner, it is essential to be prepared to enjoy your electric adventures to the fullest.

 

Electric cars, like traditional cars, can also be affected by high temperatures: extreme heat can affect battery life and charging speed. If in traditional cars, coolant and radiator fluids come into play to prevent excessive engine overheating, in electric cars there are special temperature regulation systems that preserve the condition of lithium-ion batteries.

 

These are critical components especially when the car is running or charging, because outside temperatures contribute to raising the already high temperatures of the battery pack in action. Hot weather, especially when outside temperatures exceed 35 degrees, affects the performance and overall health of the battery, so it is important to put some useful tricks into practice.

 

Here are some tips for traveling and charging your electric car smoothly in the summer.

 

CONSULT THE MAP AND PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH EWIVA

 

Take a break

In summer, especially during long trips, it is essential to take breaks. While your car is charging at the station, take advantage of a refreshing break. Ewiva stations are always located in strategic locations where e-drivers can find bars, restaurants, stores and services within walking distance. A great opportunity to refuel and experience charging time to the fullest.

 

While charging, use the pre-cooling feature

Although newer electric cars are equipped with advanced and more efficient cooling systems, it is good to maintain healthy habits to best preserve them. While charging, activate the cabin’s pre-cooling function: the air conditioner will use the energy delivered by the grid, preserving that of the battery, which you can instead make full use of during the journey.

 

Adopt a balanced driving style

In addition to using air conditioning and the right tricks to maximize energy efficiency, there are other best practices that can positively influence the electric travel experience in the warmer months. In particular, adopting a balanced driving style, thus moderating speed and avoiding abrupt maneuvers, preserves battery health, as well as enhancing the safety of those on board and increasing the efficiency of the car.

 

Charging at the least hot times of the day

High outdoor temperatures are the most difficult element of disruption to deal with during the summer: electric car batteries, and especially charging stations, can experience a drop in performance the moment temperatures exceed 35 degrees. Charging during the cooler times of summer days is a very effective way to achieve more efficient charging. So, if possible, charge your car early in the morning or in the evening, thus avoiding the hottest times of the day

 

Sources:

– https://insideevs.it/features/676233/auto-elettrica-consigli-caldo-estate/
– https://insideevs.it/features/723981/ricarica-auto-elettrica-caldo-estate/
– https://www.electromaps.com/it/blog/limpatto-del-calore-sulle-batterie-delle-auto-elettriche#:~:text=Batteria%20e%20surriscaldamento,elevate%20e%20i%20viaggi%20pi%C3%B9%20lunghi.