JAMES BOND TO E-BIKES - WE TOUR WAE TECHNOLOGIES' HEADQUARTERS

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Transport Evolved visits WAE Technologies, a company with deep roots in motorsport electrification. The tour showcases WAE's significant contributions, from supplying standard battery packs for the first-generation Formula E cars to developing advanced multi-chemistry battery systems that balance power and energy. The facility also highlights WAE's work on the rugged batteries for Extreme E, the innovative electric powertrain for the Brompton electric bike, and a substantial 1/8th scale battery pack for a 15-ton electric mining truck capable of charging in 30 minutes and regenerative braking. The tour delves into the company's past with a stunt car from the James Bond film 'Spectre' (based on the unproduced Jaguar CX-75) and its role in the Nissan BladeGlider concept. Finally, the visit concludes with the Triumph TE1 electric motorcycle prototype, demonstrating WAE's versatility across various electric vehicle sectors. The video emphasizes WAE's ability to innovate rapidly, leveraging motorsport DNA for diverse applications.