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JEAN-ÉRIC VERGNE IS THE NEW RECORD-HOLDER FOR POINTS SCORED IN FORMULA E

  • Last weekend, Jean-Eric Vergne grew to become the brand new record-holder for the best variety of factors scored within the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

 

  • The solely two-time champion within the historical past of Formula E has scored 34 podiums, 11 wins, 15 pole positions and a report 1,047 factors all through his profession within the all-electric collection

 

  • The Frenchman, a model ambassador for DS Automobiles, now writes his personal chapter in Formula E historical past

 

Jean-Eric Vergne has set a brand new report. By selecting up 14 helpful factors in the course of the Misano E Prix on 13-14 April, JEV is now the driving force who has scored probably the most factors – 1,047 – within the historical past of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

 

Jean-Eric Vergne has been on the forefront of Formula E since beginning his profession within the all-electric collection again in 2014, because of his efficiency and consistency. The Frenchman is the one Formula E two-time champion, claiming his titles in 2018 and 2019, and has additionally significantly contributed to the 2 constructors’ titles gained by DS Automobiles in 2019 and 2020: the model for which he’s a world ambassador.

 

Up to at present, Jean-Eric Vergne has 121 races, 34 podiums, 11 victories, 15 pole positions and two driver titles to his identify. An distinctive report of feat, sealed partly with the French constructor, along with a group of engineers who’ve been round him for a number of years.

 

Driving the quantity 25 DS E-TENSE FE23 developed by DS Performance for the DS PENSKE group, Jean-Éric Vergne is an everyday star on the E-Prix calendar everywhere in the world, and a key contributor to the fame of the DS Automobiles model.

 

Round eight of Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E championship will happen in Monaco on April 27.

 

 

Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance Director:

 

“JEV is a truly great champion! The numbers sum it all up: two titles, 34 podiums, 11 wins, 15 pole positions, and now this extraordinary record of points. It’s a privilege for us to have shared so much success with him. JEV is an extremely talented individual and a very hard worker who always desires to go one better and constantly aims for this goal. His way of thinking has always been very useful to us as a team, as it helps us make progress. Furthermore, our DS Automobiles brand ambassador brings motorsport experience to all the engineers who work on the road cars of today and tomorrow. His dedication and expertise are a huge asset for the marque.”

 

 

Jean-Eric Vergne, 2018 and 2019 Formula E Champion:

 

I’m clearly very pleased to have this report and to have collected all these factors, because it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come since making my debut in Formula E. Now, what pursuits and motivates me greater than something is the factors that I’m but to attain sooner or later! We want to gather much more from the subsequent races. “

 

Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:

 

  • 112 races
  • 4 championship titles
  • 16 victories
  • 48 podiums
  • 23 pole positions

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ABOUT DS AUTOMOBILES

Driven by the spirit of the avant-garde and backed by an distinctive heritage, the DS model, born in 2014, goals to embody the French artwork of journey. Remarkable merchandise, discernible French luxurious savoir-faire, coupled with a collection of bespoke providers, DS Automobiles provides a singular expertise earlier than, throughout and after each journey.

Designed for patrons trying to stand out who wish to journey the world and luxuriate in each second, DS fashions mix refinement and expertise. With DS 3, DS 4, DS 7 and DS 9, the DS model provides a world vary.

Based on quite a few information since its entry into Formula E in 2015, together with double Teams’ and Drivers’ titles, DS Automobiles is on the forefront of electrification by already promoting every of its fashions with an electrified model. Under the E-TENSE label, DS Automobiles provides 100% electrical powertrains in addition to plug-in hybrids with as much as 360 horsepower and 4-wheel drive. From 2024, each new mannequin launched by DS Automobiles will likely be 100% electrical.

For its discerning prospects, DS Automobiles has crafted a collection of unique providers, known as “ONLY YOU, a wealth of attention.”

With a presence in 41 international locations, the DS model has created and is growing an unique distribution community that features 450 DS STORES all through the world.

 

 

Follow information from DS internationally on www.DSautomobiles.co.uk @ds_uk

ABOUT PENSKE AUTOSPORT

 

PENSKE AUTOSPORT is an American racing group based in 2007 by Jay Penske. The group is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the biggest single metropolitan EV market on the earth.

After many profitable years competing in IndyCar (2007-2014), the group embraced the shift to electrical mobility and have become one of many founding groups of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

The group motto is the Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum” – that means “out of many, there may be one.

Tata EVs To Get Their Standalone Showrooms From January 2024

The new Tata.ev showrooms will embrace a passenger lounge, quick charging factors, and a digital automotive configurator

Tata.ev Showroom

  • Two showrooms have been inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana, and shall be open to the general public from 7 January.

  • Most of the supplies used to construct these showrooms are both recycled or recyclable.

  • Tata will open extra such Tata.ev showrooms within the subsequent 12 to 18 months.

  • The carmaker at present has 3 EVs on sale in India, and plans to extend its EV line as much as 10 fashions by the top of 2025.

In an announcement following the launch of the facelifted Tata Nexon EV, the carmaker had shared its plans to open standalone showrooms for its electrical automotive lineup. Now, the primary of these Tata.ev shops has been inaugurated in Gurugram. With 10 EV fashions meant to be on sale by 2025, it is smart for Tata to supply differentiated experiences for electrical automotive consumers and those who nonetheless search an inner combustion engine (ICE) mannequin.

Also Read: 7 New Tata Cars Confirmed For Launch In 2024

The New Showrooms

Tata.ev Showrooms

The firsts of its EV-only showrooms which were showcased are located in Sector 14 and Sohna Road in Gurugram, Haryana and shall be open for the general public from January 7 2024. More such Tata.ev showrooms are anticipated to be opened within the subsequent 12 to 18 months.

These showrooms embrace the inexperienced initiative past simply promoting electrical vehicles. They are made utilizing recycled or recyclable supplies for sustainability, and carry Tata.ev’s new emblem and sure partitions are completed with the model’s signature Evo Teal color as nicely. These new Tata.ev showrooms may have a buyer lounge, espresso store, quick chargers, and a digital automotive configurator.

Tata’s Future EV Plans

Tata Nexon EV

Tata dominates the 4-wheeler EV area in India with 3 electrical fashions: Tiago EV, Tigor EV and Nexon EV. In the following few years, Tata may even be launching extra fashions just like the Punch EV, Curvv EV, Harrier EV, Safari EV, Sierra EV and the Avinya. The newest one to reach would be the Tata Punch EV that’s anticipated to be launched in early 2024.

Read More on : Tata Tiago EV Automatic

The Bloop: The Mysterious Ocean Sound Scientists Couldn’t Understand

Exploring the depths of the oceans is a challenging task due to their treacherous nature. Thankfully, advancements in technology, such as probes, SONAR, and hydrophones, have made it easier to study the deep sea. Hydrophones are particularly useful as they can convert underwater noises into electrical activity.

In 1997, hydrophones located in the Pacific Ocean picked up a highly unusual sound. This sound, known as the Bloop, is distinct and eerie, unlike any typical ocean noise. The National Ocean Service provides a recording of the Bloop, highlighting its strange and otherworldly quality. The origin of the sound was traced back to the ocean near Chile, but its extremely low frequency and mysterious nature left scientists baffled.

Contrary to popular belief, the Bloop was not caused by mythical creatures like the kraken or Godzilla, or even a fictional car backfire in Atlantis. Instead, researchers discovered a shocking but plausible explanation for this enigmatic disturbance.

BMW i5

The BMW i5 has undergone some changes for the new generation. The wheelbase has grown by 20mm and tweaks have been made to the suspension hard points, including wishbones up front, five-link suspension at the back, and air springs at the rear in the i5. However, the core recipe remains the same.

BMW aims to avoid forcing customers into an unfamiliar model range just because they want an electric vehicle. Unlike Mercedes, BMW offers a range of powertrain options – internal combustion engine (ICE), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or electric vehicle (EV) – all available in a 5 Series suit. This means that the electric i5 is a “proper” 5 Series, just like any combustion model.

In the UK, the eDrive40 tested in this review offers a single motor with 335bhp, while the M60 xDrive provides a dual-motor system with 593bhp. Notable combustion models in the UK include the 520i M Sport with 205bhp and the 550e xDrive M Sport, a six-cylinder PHEV. Of course, there is also the M5. It’s worth noting that diesels won’t be available in the UK, at least for now.

Now, let’s focus on the changes made to the BMW i5. BMW has the world’s largest fleet of over-the-air-upgradable vehicles, with over five million vehicles capable of receiving updates wirelessly. Navigation, telephony, and entertainment are the most frequently used functions in BMW cars. The new OS 8.5 offers a crisp and curved infotainment display, and BMW has a software joint venture that focuses on user experience (UX) and digital solutions for “premium mobility.” This venture has two sites, one of which is located in the same building as this review and has 2000 engineers dedicated to software development. The chassis magic, on the other hand, is the work of software experts in Germany.

Meta Quest 3 Fully Revealed With Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, October Release Date

The latest version of the Meta Quest, known as the Quest 3, sets itself apart from its predecessor with its optic hardware. Equipped with a pancake lens kit, similar to the higher-priced Quest Pro, the Quest 3 is able to reduce its optic profile by 40%. This means that the lenses offer a higher resolution of 2064×2208 pixels per eye, which is roughly 30% higher than the Quest 2. The Quest 3 also has a density of 1,218 pixels per inch and 25 pixels per degree. Its default refresh rate is set at 90Hz, but there is also an experimental 120Hz mode available. The Quest 3 provides a horizontal field of view of 110 degrees and has improved sharpness at the periphery by 70% compared to the previous model.

Another notable feature of the Quest 3 is its passthrough capability, which allows users to see the real world around them. This is made possible by the inclusion of a pair of RGB cameras and a dedicated projector with depth sensing. The Quest 3 has a claimed usage time of 2.2 hours on a single charge, extending to 2.4 hours during gaming sessions. The included 18W charger is said to fully charge the battery within 2.3 hours.

In terms of software, the Quest 3 is backward compatible with the entire Meta Quest catalog. Additionally, there are new titles available such as “Lego Bricktales,” “Stranger Things,” and Xbox Cloud Gaming.