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NASCAR electrifies: New prototype showcases high-performance EV racing

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Last updated: 2024/07/08 at 7:21 PM
EV-a2zm Published July 8, 2024 3 Min Read
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American automobile racing company NASCAR kicked off its sustainability efforts, dubbed “NASCAR Impact,” which involved the introduction of electric vehicles in high-performance racing.

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NASCAR, ABB partner with Chevrolet, Ford, and ToyotaVeteran driver describes the electric race car as “wild”NASCAR gauges fan reaction to electric prototype

NASCAR has revealed its first electric vehicle prototype. 👀 pic.twitter.com/zd9ypnSxuS

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 6, 2024

NASCAR, ABB partner with Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota

NASCAR and electrification firm ABB have partnered with major automakers such as Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota to develop and introduce a competitive electric performance car.

From concept to reality: Introducing the ABB @NASCAR EV Prototype, designed for speed and powered by innovation. 🏎️⚡ Follow us as we race towards a sustainable future! 🌍 #ABB #NASCAR #NASCARChicago #ElectricRacinghttps://t.co/RIb07jKAs1 pic.twitter.com/bo6Y3x3XSV

— ABB North America (@ABBNorthAmerica) July 6, 2024

This electric stock car features an all-wheel drive tubular chassis powered by three STARD UHP 6-Phase motors.

It sports a 78 kWh liquid-cooled battery pack and yields a maximum output of 1,000 kW. In addition, it accelerates twofold faster than a typical stock car. Impressively, the car’s combined regen and friction braking also beats internal combustion engine-powered cars.

As for the body, NASCAR and its partners developed the prototype with sustainable, recyclable, flax-based composite.

Veteran driver describes the electric race car as “wild”

The electric NASCAR officially appeared at the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday morning.

Veteran driver David Ragan drove the electric car at the Chicago Street Race. As expected, many electric car enthusiasts and media outlets took footage of the new race car in action, including @MrGoElectric on X.

Experiencing @NASCAR @ABBNorthAmerica #35 electric prototype on track in Chicago this morning for @MissGoElectric

We have tons of interviews and exclusive content coming in a detailed piece later this week. Definitely subscribe on YouTube for this one pic.twitter.com/OwkInksuF9

— Producer Tim (@MrGoElectric) July 7, 2024

Popular race car driver Ragan shared his experience with the media, emphasizing that hearing tires squeal and smelling the brakes around the curb was “really wild.”

🚨Hot Laps of the @ABBNorthAmerica No. 35 all-electric @NASCAR prototype courtesy of @DavidRagan 🚨

He said he topped ~120mph this morning but it sure felt faster.

What do you think of the noise!? 👀⚡ pic.twitter.com/8TbIkUILVI

— Miss GoElectric (@MissGoElectric) July 7, 2024

While this new electric stock car is way quieter than most NASCAR vehicles, it is still far from silent. It does not create the deep rumble of ICE-powered cars. However, it produces thrilling electronic hum sounds that the crowd loves.

NASCAR gauges fan reaction to electric prototype

The NASCAR Impact initiative not only aims to show off the potential of electric cars in racing but also to attract fans’ interest in this emerging segment of high-performance electric vehicles.

⚡️ @NASCAR unveiled its first electric racecar Saturday in downtown Chicago, and it could reinvent the fan experience.

“It’s our goal to entertain our fans. If our fans tell us this is what they want to see, we know how to create a racing series around pretty much anything.” pic.twitter.com/B321RjE7Tm

— Vincenzo Landino (@vincenzolandino) July 7, 2024

While electric race cars are a cool idea, they probably would not replace conventional NASCAR races just yet.

In fact, electric cars would likely have their own separate racing series. This electric prototype is actually part of a bigger plan by NASCAR to make their races more eco-friendly.

For context, NASCAR aims to have zero net emissions from their operations by 2035. To achieve this target, it plans to start employing 100% renewable energy at all its race tracks and facilities by 2028.

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