XAVIER SERRA , HEAD OF CUPRA RACING

Teams and partners rallied around the motorsport throughout the duration of two race seasons to provide support for the drivers that have taken on both the race and climate challenges it aims to address . This result has influenced a number of sustainable mobility solutions that can be translated into commercial applications for electrification of automobiles , charging infrastructure , and even renewable energy projects .

Much like its street racing counterpart , Formula E , the aim of the Extreme E initiative is to develop products and services that its partners can inject into suitable industries . Renewable energy sourcing through offgrid technology can be applied to almost any function , battery innovation confirms the longevity of units that will be leveraged by battery cell and car manufacturers , and fast , reliable charging solutions are in high demand in highways all around the world .

Starting from the ground up , the Extreme E tyre supplier Continental developed a bespoke unit specifically for the ODYSSEY 21 and is also a founding partner of the championship . A special version of its Continental CrossContact production tyre was developed to suit the various environments visited throughout each year .

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