The FIA ​​continues its association with the EDF Group

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced Thursday that it had ensured the extension of the partnership with the EDF Group until 2020. This agreement allows the French group to become Official technical supplier to the FIA, and will specifically be involved in the research and evaluation of powertrain, charging and safety systems. Logically, these are the disciplines based on electric technology which will be targeted by the EDF Group: the World Championship ofEndurance (WEC) Et the Formula e.

“Since its establishment in 2014, explains Gilles Simon, Technical Director of the FIA, this partnership has enabled considerable progress in the application of new techniques to batteries, powertrains, charging systems, safety standards and regulations; as well as infrastructure. The FIA ​​wishes to continue this dynamic with the EDF Group, to go even further in the exploration of these new technologies. »