Mouser Electronics, a global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, agrees a sponsorship to the China Racing Formula-E Team. Mouser is sponsoring the China Team in partnership with its valued partners Molex and Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Formula E is a new FIA (Federation International de L’Automobile) global racing series featuring cars powered exclusively by electric energy. Formula E represents a vision for the future of the motor sports industry over the coming decades, serving as a framework for R&D around the electric vehicle, accelerating general interest in these cars and promoting sustainability, a Team China spokesman said.

Team China Racing is the first national racing team authorized by the Ministry of Sports of China. Team China has participated in several international racing series and represents China’s highest motorsport level. Chinese racing sensation Ho-Pin Tung, a veteran of the international auto racing circuit, will be driving the Mouser-sponsored Spark-Renault SRT_01E which can go 0-60 in 3 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. He will be the only local Chinese driver in the season opener in Beijing.

Ho-Pin Tung, the driver.

Since every advanced, sophisticated component that goes into a race car is all about precision and gaining a performance edge out on the track, auto racing is the perfect vehicle to build top-of-mind awareness for Mouser and its industry-leading partners. It’s particularly exciting for us that these new all-electric race cars are paving the way for future automotive technologies, McAtee added.“Electric car technology undoubtedly will play a large role in the future, and we here at Mouser and our Electronic Industry partners are very pleased to be a part of this cutting edge endeavor,” said Todd McAtee, Mouser Vice President of Business Development.

After the kick-off race in Beijing, the international Formula-E series travels to: Malaysia, Oct. 18; Brazil, Nov. 15; Uruguay, Dec. 13; Argentina, Jan. 10; USA, Feb. 14 and March 14; Monaco, May 9; Germany, May 30; and the UK on June 27. To learn about the series and view a detailed schedule, visit the website at www.mouser.com/formula-e.

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