Eight manufacturers will join Formula E for season two, according to news announced today by series organiser FEH.

In order to limit costs and promote investment and innovation in the most important areas, the manufacturers’ scope is initially limited to the powertrain – specifically the e-motor, the inverter, the gearbox and the cooling system. All other parts on the cars will remain as they are, with the aim being to prevent costly aerodynamic developments.

Following a tender process and an in-depth analysis of each, the FIA has selected the following eight manufacturers:

ABT Sportsline

Andretti

Mahindra

Motomatica

NEXTEV TCR

Renault Sport

Venturi Automobiles

Virgin Racing Engineering

Alejandro Agag, Formula E chief executive, said: “It’s fantastic for Formula E to have this many manufacturers wanting to be a part of the championship after just four races, and shows great confidence in the series.”

The homologation process for single-seaters for the 2015/16 Formula E season has already commenced.

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