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Nissan to enter Formula E from 2018/19 season Oct 25th 2017, 05:21 Leaf maker will be first Japanese manufacturer in all-electric series; set to take over partner Renault's entry Nissan is the latest manufacturer to enter Formula E from the 2018/19 season, and will become the first Japanese firm to compete in the electric racing car championship.   The firm will enter the single-seater series in its fifth season, when new chassis and battery rules are set to be introduced. Nissan won't be starting from scratch: while the move hasn't been confirmed, it is set to take over partner firm Renault's entry in the championship, which should ensure it will be competitive from its first race. Tokyo motor show 2017 - live coverage Renault has been involved in Formula E from the start, supplying spec powertrains in the first season, with its Renault e.Dams team having won the constructors' championship in all three seasons so far. "Nissan's DNA is rich in innovation in electric mobility, not to mention a long history of success in motorsports," said Daniele Schillaci, Nissan's global sales and marketing boss. "It makes sense that we bring these two core elements together by competing in Formula E." Competing in Formula E will help Nissan showcase the performance credentials of its EV technology. At the Tokyo motor show, the brand unveiled a Nismo version of its popular Leaf EV. Read more Tokyo motor show 2017 - live coverage The car manufacturers of Formula E Ferrari considers Formula E entry

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