E1 Series continues to take shape to debut in style with more and more companies who trust the project. Such is the case of Navico, a company specialized in marine electronics that will act as a partner in the first 100% electric boat category. The announcement was made during the RaceBird presentation ceremony.
Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso want to bring “a part of Formula E” to the oceans, and as they stated at the time, after competitions such as the recently mentioned and Extreme E, it is now time to electrify the water promoting sustainability and providing a proper balance to the ecosystems of the seas.
There, Navico will play a key role as a partner of E1 Series through their two brands, Simrad Electronics and C-MAP. The former will be in charge of the entire electronics side of the business, while the latter will be at the helm of cartography, supporting and enhancing the in-cabin systems at the upcoming world championships.
Specialized navigation, marine electronics and vessels support during all events, which will integrate the latest Simrad technology along with C-MAP digital cartography for equipment and race management, will be part of the contribution that Navico will make to the competition.
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“The journey of electrification is rapidly taking hold within the boating industry and we believe the E1 Series is a perfect platform to raise the bar around innovation and encourage action on marine conservation and sustainability,” said Knut Frostad, CEO of Navico.
RaceBird in-depth
RaceBird, the vehicle responsible for starring in E1’s action on world waters was unveiled in Monaco, with several scenarios yet to be unveiled. On a technical level, it has 50 knots of power (93 kilometers per hour), maximum power output of 150 kW, 35 kWh battery provided by Kreisel Electric, and hydrofoil technology.
The competition will feature 12 teams, 10 race locations, a knockout style format, and will travel around coastal areas to impress and delight fans with the new arrival of the sustainable revolution on the marine ecosystem.
About Navico
Navico is a company specialized in marine electronics; its brands operate in navigation, trolling equipment and engines, as well as value-added applications for the marine industry. With seven decades of developing, designing and manufacturing industry-leading products, they leave an unparalleled footprint.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
