What Racing Technology Can Teach Us About Industrial Modernization
ABB’s new Gen4 Formula E race car is more than a showcase of speed. It is a live test environment that pushes electrification, thermal management, and digital control systems to extremes. The same performance insights help improve the power, safety, and reliability of automation systems used by OEMs and industrial facilities.
Gen4 at-a-Glance: Higher Power, Higher Efficiency, Higher Expectations
According to the FIA’s Gen4 technical release, the new platform introduces major leaps in:
- Power Output: Increased peak performance for faster acceleration
- Energy Recovery: More efficient regeneration during braking cycles
- Durability: Improved thermal management for demanding environments
- Digital Control: Enhanced smart systems for monitoring and real-time adjustment
These innovations align directly with the challenges we see in industrial operations every day, including heat management, efficient energy use, precision control, and system reliability.
Why This Matters to Industry
Gen4 technology aligns with core industrial needs.
Efficiency under pressure
Optimized power management supports better motor control and power distribution.
Smarter control
Real-time data enables predictive maintenance and safer automation.
Reliability
ABB’s proven power and protection technologies support uptime and worker safety.
🏁 These same technologies appear throughout ABB’s industrial portfolio and Vision Control & Automation is there to help you apply these solutions in ways that improve uptime, safety, and energy efficiency.
How Vision Control & Automation Supports You
Like a well-oiled machine supported by the best pit crew, our value added services help you apply ABB innovations with confidence.
- Technical Solutions Team
- VMI programs
- Custom kitting
- Enclosure modification services
🏁 Ready to Accelerate Your Next Project?
ABB’s Gen4 platform shows what can happen when power and control work in perfect sync. If you are ready to elevate your system performance, we can help.
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