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february 16, 2023 - DS
Innovation born out of competition: how DS Performance helps progress the electrification of DS Automobiles throught software
- DS Automobiles is engaged in the ABB FIA #formulae world championship to accelerate not only its physical hardware, but also its software
- Just as crucial as the powertrain, software is equally at the heart of #formulae race strategy
- Thanks to the software know-how of #dsperformance and the numerous wins racked up since 2015, the French brand is able to offer its customers a truly advanced driving experience
On February 11, French driver Jean-Eric Vergne and #ds Automobiles won the fourth race of Season 9 of the ABB FIA #formulae world championship. This was yet another success for the French manufacturer, which recorded its 16th victory since embarking on the all-electric #racing championship. The brand remains the most decorated outfit in the history of the series, thanks to two double titles and the highest number of points scored.
Victories and #racing experience are the reasons why #ds Automobiles came to #formulae. Competition represents a true open air laboratory, which accelerates innovation both in terms of hardware and software.
Thanks to the demands of specialised street circuits, #dsperformance develops not only ultra-high performance powertrains but also cutting-edge software that manages the key parameters of a #formulae car. For the brand, this is an important source of technology transfer that can be achieved with relatively contained costs compared to production of physical parts. This is particularly the case when it comes to regenerative braking.
It's important to be fast to win in #formulae, but also to recuperate energy under braking in the most efficient way possible. To achieve this, the engineers from the competition arm of #ds Automobiles design algorithms that optimise this important element of competition. And of course, everything that #dsperformance learns about software through its #formulae campaign is useful knowledge for the development teams working on road-going E-TENSE models from #ds Automobiles.
The current New #ds 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 uses energy recovery software that comes directly from #formulae. This is even more efficient than the system used on previous models and optimises management by analysing the pressure exerted on the brake pedal to offer unprecedented braking characteristics.
Mobility is undergoing a genuine revolution and software intelligence is at the heart of this fundamental change. A pioneer in its electrification strategy, #ds Automobiles competes on the world’s #formulae circuits to improve the everyday driving experience for its customers. This is a core strategy for the brand, which will be 100% electric from 2024.
Eugenio Franzetti, #dsperformance director:
“Motorsport is a vital research and development tool. This is why #ds Automobiles chose the #formulae world championship to electrify its range. The experience gathered over the course of many seasons was and still is very useful for the development of today’s and tomorrow’s road cars. A clear example of this is energy recovery under braking, which is studied and pushed to the limit in #formulae, then transferred to all our electric road car models.”
Yves Bonnefont, Chief Software Officer Stellantis:
“Energy efficiency is what makes the difference between the cars in #formulae and this is largely dependent on the software that manages regenerative braking, the inverter, and the battery. These days, it's easy to transfer these technologies from competition to road-going electric cars as there are no problems with cost. It’s a step that is financially transparent and also delivers some incredible advances in technology.”
Key figures since #ds Automobiles entered #formulae:
- 93 races
- 4 championship titles
- 16 victories
- 45 podiums
- 21 pole positions
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