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NASCAR Unveils First Crossover EV Prototype in Chicago, Partners with ABB at NASCARChicago

Jul 6, 2024, 04:07 PM

NASCAR has unveiled its first electric vehicle prototype, the ABB NASCAR EV Prototype, during an event in Chicago. This unveiling marks the beginning of a new partnership with ABB, a company known for its work in electrification and as a longtime Formula E title partner. The prototype is part of NASCAR's broader initiative to explore technological innovation and educate fans on electric vehicle (EV) technology. Despite the unveiling, NASCAR has clarified that it is not committing to an electric vehicle series at this time. The partnership with ABB also includes the NASCAR IMPACT program, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. The vehicle is a crossover and the event took place at NASCARChicago, highlighting an electrification innovation.