M-TEC Mugen a Japanese manufacturer has shown interest in possibly joining the sport in the future. Mugen has just completed a prototype electric motorcycle and would like to further their development of electric technology in Formula E.

Mugen has joined other manufacturers such as Volvo, McLaren, BMW and Willams Advanced Engineering in their Formula E Manufacturers Advisory Group, which is a group of manufacturers that have shown interest in joining the series.

Mugen has very close ties with Honda, partnering them in Formula 3, Touring Car racing and Japanese GT. It would be interesting to see if Mugen could bring Honda into the championship with them if they enter the sport, or they could team up with current Japanese squad Team Aguri.

Colin Whittamore General Manager of Mugen in Europe believes that the work they have done with their e-bike can be transferred to other disciplines of motorsport.

“Our company has developed an electric propulsion system that is currently used in the e-bike Mugen Shinden.

“We have an official team, and we managed to beat the record in the Isle of Man TT Zero category. Clearly, experience is important and transferable to other motorsport disciplines such as Formula I, or any other where they can develop electric and hybrid engines,” said Whittemore to diariomotor.com