Porsche And Mercedes-Benz Race Into Next Formula E Season

Porsche And Mercedes-Benz Race Into Next Formula E Season

鈥淣ext season promises to be the most exciting and eagerly-anticipated in the short history of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship,鈥?said Alberto Longo, co-founder & deputy CEO of the Formula E in a statement. The addition of Seoul and London will bring the total number of racing events for the season from 12 to 14, covering four continents from Europe to Asia to North and South America, with two locations yet to be confirmed. Starting in Saudi Arabia before heading to one as yet unconfirmed location then on to Mexico and Chile in South America, the Formula E then heads back to Hong Kong and then on to another uncofirmed location in China. Rome and Paris will then be followed by Seoul, then back to Europe in Berlin before hopping across to New York. The two final racing dates will culminate in one weekend in July in London. 鈥淢ore races and new faces, with the incredible new additions of Seoul and London, as well as the inclusion of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

Looking at the list of cities and capitals backing Formula E and the electric movement, it鈥檚 the longest and most comprehensive calendar to date,鈥?says Longo. Our provisional calendar for the 2019/20 season as we return to London and race in Seoul for the first time! The cutting edge championship, which will drive the transition to electric cars according to the likes of Formula One champion drive Nico Rosberg, is conducted in city streets bringing the excitement of electric car racing to the people. It has already attracted motorsport giants such as Audi, BMW, Mahindra, Nissan, and Jaguar as well as Germany鈥檚 HWA Racelab, Monaco鈥檚 Venturi and Chinese Nio. Along with additional racing dates and competitors, the 2019/2020 Formula E series will feature some tweaks to its rules and regulations. With some fundamentally different and high performance technology to the Formula One under the bonnet, electric car racing already presents opportunities to engage a future generation of fans in ways that are not possible with combustion engines. One such feature, known as 鈥淎ttack Mode鈥?which allows drivers to use an additional boost of power, will benefit from a raise in kilowatts from 225kW to 235 kW. The reason behind this is to encourage drivers to try new ways to jockey for position. Bridie Schmidt is staff writer for The Driven, and Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, as well as using her technical skills in managing our websites.

On Momentum and Inscription cars, a thin strip links these two items, while the R-Design gets a sportier frame. On the inside, the S60 shares the same layout as the V60, with the infotainment screen taking its spot in the middle while being flanked by vertical air-con vents. To the left is the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and different steering wheels depending on the selected trim package. The centre console continues to host the gear lever, drive mode selector, electronic handbrake, engine start/stop switch, cup holders and an armrest with storage below it. This is again, identical to the V60, with different trims and seat types being applied depending on the selected package. Other notable items include an optional Bowers & Wilkins sound system and air-conditioning for rear passengers. What of T8-powered cars with the Polestar Engineered package then? Well, they are almost identical to the R-Design but there are now slats in place of the front fog lamps and there are Polestar badges at the front and rear of the car. The interior also sees the addition of a leather cushion for the driver鈥檚 knee and a redesigned armrest as a result. That鈥檚 not all because there鈥檚 also contrast stitching on the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, a crystal gear knob and gold seat belts to match the brake calipers on the outside.

The throttle position sensor or TPS is a critical component to the cars overall performance. It must be in perfect working order to deliver proper fuel economy, power and smooth engine operation. As with any automotive component, the TPS can wear out or simply become dirty causing the engine to "buck" during exhilaration or cause a rough idle. The rough idle is generally more noticeable when the car is in gear, such as reverse or drive. If you are in need of a "new" unit, used units are available, but be sure you know they are working and have been checked if going that rout. Several ads on eBay suggested the unit was "working" when it was removed. For me, "working" does not tell me much. Mine is "working" but not as it should. Can I get the car down the road and onto the highway with my unit? Yes, but it's going to be a less than smooth, performance based trip. In this article I will cover removing, checking, and cleaning the TPS from my 1975 Mercedes-Benz R107 which is not working properly.

If you are going to engage in this, I would have a known working unit on hand incase yours breaks in the process of opening it up. Also, be forewarned, make sure if you are ordering one whether used or NOS, that you order and receive the correct TPS for your car. Bosch produced two unites for Mercedes, one for Federal cars and the other for California cars. The throttle position sensor is located on the side of the throttle body and held on by a spring clip. Remove the 2 locking screws, then use a flathead screwdriver and gently pry off TPS at the shaft from the back. NOTE: It will make life much easier to remove the throttle body from the engine. Just don't drop the 4 bolts into the engine compartment. You will not get those back. TPS connected to throttle body with cover removed. This is the step that can very easily break the cover so be very careful releasing the cover. Now examine the contacts. The throttle position sensor shown is from my 450SL and as you can see is no longer serviceable. The make-and-break contacts are worn through, causing a very erratic idle and throttle up between 0 mph and 40 mph. Hard to see in this photo, but some of the gold is worn through to the backing. The red circles highlight where the gold is worn through causing the "short" in the circuit. Based on the outcome of your investigation, the unit will either need to be replaced or cleaned. In this case it is no good. To clean, take a cotton swab with electronic cleaner and gently wipe over the surface of the contact board. If debris remains, take a white vinyl eraser and GENTLY erase the dirt from the contact area of the board. There can be no marks between the contacts or there will be a potential for short-circuiting. I will do a subsequent article on how to test and adjust TPS.