The latest edition of Change Accelerated Live took place at the Monaco Yacht Club, drawing a crowd of investors, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts eager to explore how innovation can drive sustainable development…
Organised with a focus on progress through compromise, the conference featured a series of speakers presenting strategies and insights at the intersection of sport, mobility, and environmental responsibility.
Central to the discussions was the Formula E Championship, which continues to serve as a laboratory for breakthrough electric technologies. The electric single-seaters are not only pushing the limits of performance, now achieving 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.8 seconds, 30% faster than traditional Formula 1, but also setting benchmarks in sustainability. Advances in chassis construction, tire durability, and battery longevity were highlighted as key areas where technology developed for racing is rapidly filtering into everyday road cars.
Speakers also addressed the critical role of battery management and regeneration. Drawing a parallel to mobile phone usage, they explained how Formula E had to overcome challenges of overheating and energy inefficiency by leveraging sophisticated software to cool batteries and extend performance. Thanks to innovations in regenerative braking systems, Formula E cars can now recover up to 600 kW of energy, technology that has since been adapted for use in consumer electric vehicles, which can regenerate up to 400 kW.
Ultimately, the event underscored the value of collaboration between sport and technology sectors. By embracing data, AI, and clean energy, today’s innovators are shaping a more efficient, high-performance, and sustainable future.
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