Formula E season two powertrains approved

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After having to stick to the specification Spark-Renault SRT01-e car for the 2014/15 campaign, the teams competing in the all-electric series are now free to develop their own in-house technology for in the areas of the e-motor, inverter, gearbox and cooling system.

Of the 10 teams, which are the same as those that competed in the inaugural season, eight will make use of their own powertrains in season two.

The two exceptions are Dragon Racing, which will use Venturi’s new bespoke powertrain, and Team Aguri, which is the only team continuing with the Spark-Renault package from season one.

Season two kicks off in Beijing on October 17, while testing commences at Donington Park on August 10.

List of entrants and powertrains:

ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport	ABT Schaeffler FE01
Andretti Formula E Team	Andretti ATEC-01
Dragon Racing	Venturi VM200-FE-01
DS Virgin Racing Formula E Team	VIRGIN DSV-01
Mahindra Racing Formula E Team	Mahindra M2ELECTRO
NEXTEV TCR Formula E Team	NEXTEV TCR FormulaE 001
Renault e.Dams	RENAULT Z.E.15
Team Aguri	SRT01-e
Trulli Formula E Team	Motomatica JT-01
Venturi Formula E Team	Venturi VM200-FE-01