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Sony, Panasonic Join Crowd Bidding For Deal To Develop Formula E Batteries

Global electronic firms Sony and Panasonic are "among those to have submitted tenders for the Formula E 2018 battery deal," according to Sam Smith of MOTORSPORT. In doing so, the two companies have "joined Red Bull Technologies and a substantial number of other applicants, which have expressed an interest in designing and producing the new-for-2018 battery." Sony is believed to have "formed its bid in conjunction with McLaren Electronic Systems which supplied motors to all teams in season one of the championship." The Japanese company produces lithium-ion batteries and has also "recently invested in robotics specialist ZMP." Sony is "keen to promote and market its electric and autonomous vehicle technology, especially its imaging sensors." Both Panasonic and Sony have "kept a close eye on Formula E since its inception." Panasonic has had "some footprint in the Formula E paddock through a partnership with the Dragon Racing team in the first two seasons." Nine companies are "understood to be under consideration." Total is "also believed to have lodged a tender in conjunction with SAFT S.A., the battery specialist company which it recently acquired." Both Formula E Holdings Ltd. and the FIA "declined to comment on the tender applicants" (MOTORSPORT, 8/16).

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