ABB technology to facilitate energy efficiency savings in Formula E

ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® energy management software to be fully implemented in Season 9Innovative solution will enable Formula E to monitor, analyze and optimize energy usage at racetracks around the worldVideo further explaining the technology available to view hereABB will this year integrate its innovative ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® energy management software solution into the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, helping to maximize the energy efficiency of the racing series’ at-track operations. Season 9 of the all-electric racing series, of which ABB is official charging partner, begins this weekend in Mexico City, where ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® will be used in a live racing environment. Following successful trials during Season 8, ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® will allow the championship’s engineers to monitor and analyze total race-specific energy output, helping drive more efficient usage. With ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® we are able to better monitor our energy consumption and see where potential savings could be made.“Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E calendar begins this week in Mexico City on January 14. ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.