Hey race fans, let’s dive into the fascinating world of EV race car technology with a new battery management patent from General Motors and a new body composite breakthrough from Bcomp. 

GM’s new patented “Endurance Mode” is very cool. What does it do, you say? It limits power output, allowing an EV race car to complete more laps at a consistent pace. The system monitors various factors, with a primary focus on battery temperature. It considers ambient conditions and cooling demands for the battery pack and the vehicle’s climate control system.

The driver can strategically switch between long-range and full-power settings and balance between endurance and performance. While not all patented ideas make it to market, GM’s Endurance Mode could be a game-changer in EV racing. Whether it’s Formula E or future electric prototypes, this technology might just redefine electric racing.

Now, about that racy Blazer EV prototype. In the modern world of motorsports, sustainability and performance are no longer opposing forces. Enter Bcomp, a Swiss company making waves with its ingenious use of natural fiber composite panels. Buckle up as we explore how Bcomp’s flax-based materials could revolutionize the automotive industry.

Bcomp’s secret sauce lies in the composition of its lightweight materials. Imagine an auto body material that’s as strong as traditional carbon fiber but significantly lighter. That’s what flax fiber composites bring to the table. These materials shave off precious weight, enhancing fuel efficiency and overall performance. Whatever the application, Bcomp’s lightweight wonders are game-changers.

Bcomp are eco-warriors too. The company’s raw materials come from renewable sources, minimizing the environmental impact. Flax fibers, inspired by the vein structure of leaves, form the backbone of its composites. The result? An 85 percent smaller carbon footprint compared to conventional carbon fiber. We’re sure Mother Nature approves.

Recently, NASCAR flexed its green muscles by unveiling an electric prototype based on the Chevy Blazer EV, featuring Bcomp’s flax fiber composites. This lightweight EV racer packs over 1,300 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a 78-kWh battery. Sustainable speed demons, rejoice!

While NASCAR hasn’t set a timeline for fully electric race cars, this prototype hints at a future where sustainability and speed coexist. Picture electric race cars resembling not just the Blazer EV, but the Mustang Mach-E or the Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Electrified Mag’s Take

Lightweight bodies, big horsepower motors, and battery management systems that reduce pit stops are a great recipe for the future of racing. Remember the old saying, “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday?” I think we’ll see Bcomp’s tech and GM battery software patents trickle down to our daily drivers soon. Today, EVs are heavy and thirsty, but picture a new generation of lightweight, fast-charging, sustainable versions of today’s EVs. This General Motors and Bcomp news is a peek at the electric vehicle “2.0” revolution that’s coming to dealerships and aftermarket companies soon.