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ACCIONA presents the ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered, the first fully electric vehicle to participate in the 2015 DAKAR RALLY, the toughest motorsport event in the world.

The car is 100% powered by clean energy, has zero emissions and will truly revolutionise the event.

This completely pioneering project will not only have to face an event in which 50% of the participants retired last year, but also the additional challenges resulting from the particular characteristics of the car, which include the following:

Why make something even tougher and more difficult than it already is?

Because we are pioneers and could not do it in any way which did not agree with our principles.

We believe that not only can we compete in the toughest motorsport event in the world, but that we can do it differently, without generating any emissions and leading the way for others to follow in future.

RANGE: a race with long-distance stages and a refuelling system designed exclusively for the car.

EFFICIENCY: electric engine and energy storage system in the most extreme conditions.

LOGISTICS: when you are the only vehicle using electricity rather than fossil fuel, you have to create a whole logistics system in order to recharge and change batteries during the race.

SOLIDITY: it is a completely new prototype which will be subject to the most extreme conditions and will prove its reliability.

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THE ACCIONA100% EcoPowered PROJECT

The ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered is a T1 class rally car designed in accordance with all the FIA/ASO technical and safety regulations, being the first fully electric car to compete in the Dakar.

Its main features follow:

- Class: T1 - “NRJ-Alternative Energy Challenge”

-- Energy system: range of 350 km in race conditions

---Battery recharging systems using the electricity network: domestic charging port (220 V),

industrial connection (400 V) and fast recharging system (50 kW)

-----Total length: 5.05 m / total width: 2.18 m/ Distance between axles: 3.16 m

------Height: 1.90 m (variable according to shock absorber compression)

-------Maximum weight: 2,550 kg (at maximum energy capacity) / Average weight: 2,100 kg

(at 75% energy capacity) / Minimum weight: 1,250 kg (at 25% energy capacity)

---------Chassis: Chrome-moly tubing

----------Bodywork: Extremely strong, light carbon-fibre composite

-----------Motor: Synchronous electric, producing 220 kW (300 hp) at 6,000 rpm

------------Torque: 700 Nm

-------------Batteries: 140 kW/h lithium-ion batteries in 4 removable packs

--------------Solar panel: High-performance panel producing 100 Wh

---------------Maximum speed: 150 km/h, self-limited electronically

----------------Energy consumption (kWh): from 20 to 45 kWh/ 100 Km (according to type of terrain)

-----------------CO2 emissions in race: 0 gr.

THE CAR AND ITS TECHNOLOGICALCHALLENGE

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BATTERIES &ELECTRIC POWER

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The development of the ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered has required two years of R&D&i to achieve optimum integration between the electric propulsion technology powered entirely by batteries, and the particular characteristics of a racing vehicle prepared to face such an extreme adventure as the Dakar.

One of the main challenges of this project was to calculate and design the battery and electric propulsion system. On the one hand, we had to guarantee a high range on all types of terrain and over long distances (storing a lot of energy in the lowest possible number of batteries), and on the other, ensure that it did not overly hinder the dynamic performance of the vehicle.

Its multi-faceted removable battery system, with the capacity to adopt a different number of on-board batteries according to the mileage of each stage, the energy efficiency of the motor/inverter equipped with a kinetic energy recovery system

(KERS) and the logistics of in-race recharging mean that we can tackle all the stages without the need to carry a single litre of fossil fuel on board.

The on-board generation of renewable energy using a highly-efficient solar panel

system guarantees us a supply of 100% renewable energy to power all our telemetry and safety systems.

The highly-efficient (around 95%) synchronous electric motor and the inverter system for energy recovery under braking, deceleration or on downward slopes, better known as KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) is another of the main features to ensure

that we successfully reach the finish.

A multidisciplinary team of 20 people has worked on the development of this project, which has also included the involvement of ACCIONA’s Innovation Department.

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One of the main challenges of this project was to design a battery system capable of accumulating enough energy to tackle the Dakar’s long and tough stages, without it taking up excessive space or being outside the limits established by the FIA technical criteria and regulations, ensuring that it falls within the categories established by the Dakar organisers (ASO).

The total weight of the vehicle and choice made regarding the optimum power of the electric motor were some of the other main challenges that the engineering team had to address.

In order to calculate the required energy, the design team took into account similar experiences in other categories of electric competition cars and theoretical equivalences between the fuel consumption of a fossil-fuel-powered model with similar characteristics. Parameters obtained were converted into the efficiency levels typical of an electric propulsion system, thus obtaining the average energy consumption and therefore the capacity of the batteries. The minimum range required by ASO sports regulations is 250km for fully electric vehicles.

The ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered has been designed for an energy system capable of achieving a range of 350km in race conditions.

The conclusion of this study called for a need to equip the vehicle with 4 packs of interchangeable batteries (35kWh/unit), which take up more than 2m³ of space and weigh 400kg per unit. This energy set-up eventually determined the type and dimensions of the vehicle and the class in which the ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered would be registered: the T1 “NRJ-Alternative Energy Challenge” class was chosen as the one best suited our needs.

The efficiency of the electric motor/inverter and the kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), is another essential element in order to guarantee the vehicle’s maximum energy efficiency and therefore its range.

The solar panel in the rear wing supplies 100% renewable energy to the 12V electrical system which, among others, the navigating and emergency systems depend on. This provides these systems with increased operating capacity.

A) MAIN ENERGY SYSTEM(LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES)

The main energy system of the ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered is based on four packs of removable lithium-ion batteries which are capable of storing a total of more than 140kWh (equivalent to the total electricity used by 32 homes). They provide the peak power required to supply the synchronous electric motor with 220kW and 700Nm of torque, at times in the race when maximum drive is required.

When the battery packs run out, they are replaced by others which are charged to their maximum capacity. The batteries will be replaced at points authorised by the organisation during each stage.

The ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered is equipped with a number of systems for recharging its batteries through the electricity network. With a domestic 220V 16A power socket, a 400V 16A-32A industrial connection and a sophisticated 50kW fast recharging system, better known as a “charging station”. The latter has been chosen to recharge the batteries during stages.

B) ELECTRIC PROPULSION AND KINETIC ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM

Propulsion of the ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered is completely dependent on a synchronous electric motor equipped with an “inverter” system (polarity inverter), designed for kinetic energy recovery (KERS) when decelerating or braking. The motor has considerable peak power (220kW), equivalent to 300hp in a fuel-combustion-powered car, and torque of up to 700Nm. It is a real marvel which weighs just 80kg, compared with over 280kg in its internal combustion counterparts.

C) PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEM

The generation of photovoltaic energy by means of a 0.25m² high-performance solar panel installed in the rear wing of the car is another characteristic feature of the ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered. With the capacity to generate 100Wh (12V) of 100% renewable energy, it is able to power the telemetry and safety systems of the whole car.

FLOW SYSTEM

LITHIUM-IONBATTERY (ESS)

SOLAR PANEL48V-0.15kWh

150Wh/Kg140kWh(350km range)

Power INPUTS

Power FLOWS

Power CONSUMPTION

1X220kW (300hp)(700Nm of torque)

Control of solar energy system

Control of central battery

50kW battery charging

system

BMS power control

Navigationand safety

instruments ELECTRICPROPULSION MOTOR

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B O S C HA L B E R T

ACCIONA Dakar Team

DAKAR RALLY

2011: Driver for the “Racing 4 Change” team; first Spanish driver to participate in the Dakar with a single-seat buggy (without a co-driver).

2007: Driver for the “Saunier Duval” team.

2006: Driver for the “Saunier Duval” team.

2005: Driver for the “Saunier Duval” team.

2001: Co-driver for Paul Belmondo in the “Toyota Trophy” team.

2000: Co-driver for Pep Busquets in the “Don Piso” team; first team in history to finish the Dakar driving with hands only (driver in wheelchair).

1999: Motorbike rider for the “Objetivo Dakar” team.

1998: Motorbike rider for the “Objetivo Dakar” team.

ATLAS RAID (Morocco)

1996: Motorbike rider.

BAJA ESPAÑA-ARAGÓN RACE (Spain)

2005: Driver.

2000: Co-driver for Pep Busquets.

1990: Motorbike rider.

OTHER ADVENTURES

Ø Completely self-sufficient crossing of the whole of Antarctica from the coast to the South Pole without any type of external energy. Completed 1152km, 98% solo.

Ø “7 Summits” project: Climbing the highest mountain in each continent, culminating in the ascent of Everest (8,848m).

Ø Regular ultra-marathons runner. Completion of more than 100 extreme competitions in different disciplines.

S P O R T I N G A C H I E V E M E N T S

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I come from the world of motoring and mountaineering. The “7 Summits” project (climbing the highest summits in each continent) made me aware of the enormous environmental challenge that we face, and crossing Antarctica (98% solo) made me want to make a real commitment. There and then I

decided that all my future adventures and general activities would be focused on contributing to the fight for sustainability.I have raced the Rally Dakar 8 times and in 2011 was the first Spaniard to participate in a car without a co-driver.

2014

ELECTROSeries (ECOSeries) championMercedes ECO Team.

FIA Alternative Energies Rallies World Cup.

EcoRally Valencian Community.

ECO Rally RACC (electric category).

2013

ELECTROSeries (ECOSeries) championMercedes ECO Team.

European distance record with a fully electric vehicle.

Trophée Andros Eléctrico Test Drive. Pas de la Casa Circuit (Andorra).

Catalonia ECO Rally RACC (electric category).

2012

ELECTROSeries (ECOSeries) championMercedes ECO Team.

First European championship on permanent circuits.

2008

Formula 3000 tests Drive.

2001

24-hour race at the Barcelona-Cataluña circuit.

2000

24-hour race at the Barcelona-Cataluña circuit.

OTHER CATEGORIES Ø Participant in various BTT mountain biking competitions in the cross-country, marathon and gran fondo categories. Ø Barcelona triathlon (Garmin) in the Elite Olympic category.

S P O R T I N G A C H I E V E M E N T S

P A Y ÁA G U S T Í N

C o - d r i v e r

ACCIONA Dakar Team

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My professional career as an engineer has always gone hand in hand with technologies related to environmental protection, particularly the hydraulics and renewable energy sectors. As far as sport is concerned, I have always chosen the most environmentally-friendly and efficient formula at any given time. This led me to discover electric technology in motorsport and I won the ElectroSeries championship (the first European competition for fully electric cars on permanent circuits) in three consecutive years

(from 2012 to 2014). I am also the current holder of the European distance record with an electric vehicle, achieved in 2013. My aim as a racing driver is to show that motoring technologies based on alternative, environmentally-friendly energy are the way ahead and that these competitions provide the best testing ground for their improvement and eventual introduction into our society.

COUNTRIES CROSSED

EDITIONS P A Y Á The Dakar Rally is the creation of a true pioneer, Thierry Sabine. After getting lost with his motorbike in the Libyan desert during the Abidjan-Nice Rally, he returned to France fascinated by the desert and adventure.

In 1978 he created what is today considered the toughest motorsport event in the world, with the motto “A challenge for those who go, a dream for those who stay behind”. Thanks to his strong conviction and a touch of madness typical of all the best ideas, the project quickly became a success.

After 30 years traveling around the African continent, in 2008, the only year in which it was suspended for security reasons, the organisers decided to move the rally to South America, primarily Argentina and Chile.

THE RACE

A C H A L L E N G E F O R T H O S E W H O G O , A D R E A M F O R T H O S E W H O S T A Y B E H I N D

TEMPERATURES OF ALMOST

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IN 2014.

9.000

PARTICIPATING VEHICLES IN 2014

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DAKAR2015

This year, the Dakar 2015 will travel through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia in an event including several new features such as the marathon stages for all participants.Over two days’ racing, the participants will not be allowed to be assisted by support teams and will have to carry out any maintenance or mechanical repairs themselves. It is undoubtedly an added difficulty which will increase the importance of strategy for teams and drivers.

This year there will also be separate routes for different categories, including alternate rest days.

/ 37th race// 7th race in South America /// 13 stages//// 3 countries: Argentina, Chile and Bolivia ///// 9,000 kilometres

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