Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will acquire the race team “e.dams”, which is also participating in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as “Nissan e.dams”.
The owner change and new management structure associated with this acquisition will be effective today. Tomaso Volpe, general manager of Nissan Formula E, will also be the managing director of “e.dams,” and Francois Sikar will be appointed as the new sports director.
Nissan has partnered with “e.dams” and entered the Formula E World Championship for the first time in 2018 as the “Nissan e.dams” team. In March 2021, it announced that it would continue to participate in Formula E from Season 9 (2022/23) to Season 12 (2025/26). Nissan’s participation in Formula E is in line with its long-term commitment to electrification and sustainability in its long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, and this acquisition will further strengthen Nissan’s Formula E activities. Be part of the effort.
Ashwani Gupta, Nissan’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “I think Nissan’s employees, as well as Nissan fans and customers around the world, are thrilled. When they first entered motorsport over 85 years ago. Since then, the insatiable quest for victory has always pushed Nissan forward. By participating in the race, we can make a big technological leap and develop a better car for our customers. We believe we have the opportunity. The acquisition of the e.dams team demonstrates our long-term commitment to Formula E and exciting, high-performance motorsports. We love motorsports. But that’s not all. We are passionate about providing innovative and exciting driving and achieving a sustainable society with zero emissions. With this acquisition, our electrification strategy is It will accelerate even more. “
Through Formula E, Nissan brings the joy of electric vehicles (EVs) to customers around the world. Nissan aims to make all new models to be launched in major markets electric vehicles from the early 2030s in order to achieve carbon neutrality in the entire life cycle * of vehicles including business activities by 2050. Nissan aims to provide EVs with higher value to customers by utilizing the know-how gained by participating in EV races.
Volpe said, “As Nissan takes over e.dams, I am reminded of Jean-Paul Driot, who passed away in 2019. His intention to share a vision and develop a partnership with Nissan is his son Olivier. Dorio and Gregory Dorio has taken over. We are deeply grateful to have been able to work with them so far. We know that Formula E is a fun and thrilling EV, and Nissan’s EV technology. We believe that is the best platform to tell our customers that is the most advanced. Many things from the many years of know-how that “e.dams” has accumulated since entering the race in 2018. I have learned that. I would like to take this announcement as an opportunity to make a new start and accumulate more success and experience. “
Former owners of “e.dams” Olivier Dorio and Gregory Dorio said, “It was an honor to partner with a global brand like Nissan at Formula E, and what we have achieved together. We are proud of this. From now on, Nissan will take the reins and continue to participate in the race. We are pleased to be able to take over the team to a passionate and innovative company, and the season. I wish you more success in 8 and the seasons ahead. ”
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