Nissan To Use Technology From Nissan Leaf For Formula One Racing Cars

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A recent newspaper article mentions about Nissan's use of the battery technology from the Nissan Leaf in formula one racing vehicles (more specifically, the RedBull Sponsored team - Sebastiel Vettel and his team mate). Formula One racing vehicles are required to adhere to specific weight and engine restrictions and this requires racing vehicle designers to get creative. To enable racing drivers to overtake other vehicles, the cars have batteries that are charged through regenerative braking and can be used for a speed boost for a few seconds through electrical motors that power the wheels.Where Nissan comes in is in the provision of batteries that store the electrical current. Nissan has been able to do one thing incredibly well - develop reliable batteries that do not overheat with repeated use, as can be found on the Nissan Leaf electrical vehicle.The move by Nissan will help in improving battery technologies and their use in hybrid and all-electric vehicles.