MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the podcast on the road to Portland International Raceway for Portland E-Prix to chat with Nissan Formula E Team's Head of Performance & Simulation, Cristina Fernandez, AND Track Side Electronic & System Engineer, Charlotte Henry! The group discusses the Portland E-Prix, specifics about Portland International Raceway, the race strategy of a Formula E team, race simulators, and more!
0:56 - Question of the day! Affordable EVs in America.
11:19 - About today's guests.
12:44 - Their roles on Nissan's Formula E team.
13:42 - Day-to-day.
14:38 - On Portland International Raceway.
16:21 - Race Simulators.
19:46 - Path into motorsports.
23:26 - EV Tech.
26:31 - Solar race cars?
30:32 - What to watch for in the race.
33:20 - Tire wear.
34:07 - Recharge at a pitstop?
35:42 - Race strategy.
38:28 - AI?
39:10 - Formula E race team vs traditional race team.
40:35 - Daily driver & offseason plans.