20-09-2016 22:52 via theverge.com

Porsche reportedly wants to make batteries for Formula E

Porsche has submitted a proposal to be the new battery supplier for Formula E, the all-electric racing series, according to a new report from Motorsport.com. The automaker was also reportedly in talks with two teams about forming a technical partnership, though that endeavor has apparently fizzled out. The FIA, which oversees Formula E, began fielding proposals back in March with the goal of replacing the current battery from Williams Advanced Engineering in the series’ fifth season, which
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