Formula E unveils next generation ‘Batmobile’ design
7 years, 2 months ago

Formula E unveils next generation ‘Batmobile’ design

CNN  

Story highlights A brand new Formula E car unveiled online Tuesday The ultramodern new model will have double the range The car will be introduced for the 2018-19 championship CNN — The world’s first all-electric racing series has taken yet another step into the future. FIA "This car represents the future of racing," said Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E. FIA Formula E unveils next generation 'Batmobile' design Prev Next What do you make of the new Formula E car? Have your say on CNN Sport’s Facebook page “This car represents the future of racing,” said Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, of the vehicle that will be introduced for the 2018-19 championship. Video Ad Feedback Orlando Bloom crashes a Formula E car 01:03 - Source: FIA Formula E READ: Orlando Bloom crashes a race car Calling these “very exciting times for Formula E,” FIA president Jean Todt said the project had been a “huge success.” “Today we show for the first time the design of the next generation car, and I’m sure that everyone will be very excited by how futuristic and advanced it is,” said Todt.

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Formula E gets a ‘pit boost’ for Season 11
2 months, 1 week ago

Formula E gets a ‘pit boost’ for Season 11

The Hindu  

The FIA Formula E World Championship on Thursday introduced a “pit boost” for select races over the course of season 11. “Pit Boost will challenge teams to weigh the benefits of an energy boost against the risk of losing track position, introducing new high-stakes strategic elements and enhancing race unpredictability,” said Formula E in a statement. “This mandatory sporting feature …

Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified

Wired  

When Formula E launched, it was ahead of its time. “You had this crazy kind of triathlon transition, where the drivers jumped out halfway and got into another racing car,” says Jeff Dodds, Formula E’s CEO. “Ten years ago, there wasn’t a single fan of Formula E, because we didn’t exist—so we’ve come a long way to just under 400 …

Formula E: The world's fastest electric vehicles could spark widespread innovation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Formula E: The world's fastest electric vehicles could spark widespread innovation

BBC  

Formula E: The world's fastest electric vehicles could spark widespread innovation The common electric vehicle doesn't need to hit lightning speed – but Formula E race cars could usher in a new era for all. Getty Images The companies investing in advanced technology for Formula E cars may cascade into consumer vehicles 'Sustained high performance' The competition among engineering firms …

How ‘incredible technology’ has taken Envision to the brink of a Formula E title - and why road EVs will benefit too
1 year, 8 months ago

How ‘incredible technology’ has taken Envision to the brink of a Formula E title - and why road EVs will benefit too

The Independent  

The progress from one year to another can bring change and challenge in any sporting environment, but in Formula E it has been more of a quantum leap. A brand new third-generation electric race car – the Gen3 – has been on show all season long, from the opener in Mexico back in January through to this weekend’s finale in …

The Formula E cheat sheet: Everything you need to know
2 years, 1 month ago

The Formula E cheat sheet: Everything you need to know

The Hindu  

A Federation Internationale de l’Automobile world championship event returns to India this weekend for the first time since the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida hosted the third and final Indian Grand Prix Formula One race ten years ago. A new generation: the Gen3 car For the 2022-23 season, Formula E unveiled its most technically advanced car with a power …

How Formula E built the most efficient electric race car in the world
2 years, 1 month ago

How Formula E built the most efficient electric race car in the world

The Independent  

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Racers brief Hyderabad on Formula E
2 years, 1 month ago

Racers brief Hyderabad on Formula E

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As Hyderabad gears up for one of the most awaited international events to be held in the city — ABB FIA Formula E World Championship - two racers who are going to be in the thick of all the racing action, have shown glimpses of what Formula E is like. Andre Lotterer of Team Avalanche Andretti and Jean Eric …

Formula E: As Gen3 marks start of new era, can the sporting product match the investment and the idea?
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula E: As Gen3 marks start of new era, can the sporting product match the investment and the idea?

The Independent  

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Formula E 2023: McLaren target title in debut season after taking over Mercedes team
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula E 2023: McLaren target title in debut season after taking over Mercedes team

The Independent  

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Formula E: New Gen3 EVs raise the bar in sport’s proving ground against the energy crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Formula E: New Gen3 EVs raise the bar in sport’s proving ground against the energy crisis

The Independent  

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Cop27: Formula E highlights sport’s role from battling climate crisis to EV range anxiety
2 years, 4 months ago

Cop27: Formula E highlights sport’s role from battling climate crisis to EV range anxiety

The Independent  

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Hyderabad | Formula E in India in 2023 will take electric mobility to the masses
2 years, 8 months ago

Hyderabad | Formula E in India in 2023 will take electric mobility to the masses

The Hindu  

The arrival of Formula E in India marks yet another significant milestone for racing enthusiasts in the country. I believe it can bring downstream opportunities, as well as prove an incentive to develop grassroots interventions in the sport,” says Akbar Ebrahim, former racer, and President of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. Conducted as a series of 16 races, …

Formula E: Sustainability meets speed as New York hosts race challenging perceptions and performance
2 years, 8 months ago

Formula E: Sustainability meets speed as New York hosts race challenging perceptions and performance

The Independent  

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Hyderabad to host Formula E race in 2023
2 years, 9 months ago

Hyderabad to host Formula E race in 2023

The Hindu  

India will make a return on the global motorsport map with the FIA Formula E race in Hyderabad on February 11, 2023. The calendar for the ninth season of the Formula E championship was approved by FIA World Motor Sport Council with Hyderabad set to host the fourth race after Mexico and a double-header in Saudi Arabia. After hosting the …

Formula E, FIA unveil Gen3 cars
2 years, 11 months ago

Formula E, FIA unveil Gen3 cars

The Hindu  

Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile revealed the third generation Formula E Car called the Gen3 that will be used from 2022-23 Formula E championship at the Yacht Club de Monaco on Thursday. The new car has been developed by engineers and sustainability experts at the FIA and Formula E. While aerodynamic development programs have been central to …

Formula E says F1 flak 'flattering'
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula E says F1 flak 'flattering'

China Daily  

Panasonic Jaguar's Mitch Evans and DS Techeetah's Andre Lotterer in action during a Formula E race in Santiago, Chile, on Jan 26, 2019. Formula E chief executive Jamie Reigle says he is "flattered" by criticism of the all-electric championship from Formula 1 boss Chase Carey and Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko. Marko recently told Autosport that Red Bull had no …

Formula E reveals new car design with shark-like fin
5 years, 1 month ago

Formula E reveals new car design with shark-like fin

CNN  

CNN — It’s already at the forefront of innovation, but Formula E continues to push the boundaries and has unveiled a sleek new car design for the next season. “The Gen2 already stands out as one of the most striking race cars to hit the track, and just as the name implies, the Gen2 EVO is another evolution of the …

Formula E: The cleaner side of racing with less air pollution
5 years, 2 months ago

Formula E: The cleaner side of racing with less air pollution

The Hindu  

Eight years ago, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the global motorsports ruling body, conceived the idea of the world’s first all-electric, international, single-seater championship. Top manufacturers from across the world such as Audi, BMW and Jaguar are associated with Formula E, and this term they are being joined by Porsche, the most successful manufacturer at the 24 Hours of Le …

Formula E boss hopes racing series will ‘accelerate’ adoption of electric vehicles
5 years, 2 months ago

Formula E boss hopes racing series will ‘accelerate’ adoption of electric vehicles

CNN  

CNN — Electric racing series Formula E is at the vanguard of promoting a greener sport and its new boss believes it will benefit the planet as a whole. “I think when you see the Porsches, the Mercedes, the Audi’s, the big OEMs coming in, it shows the basic value in the technology development, but also in engaging with the …

Formula One: Formula E is not a threat, says F1 boss Chase Carey
5 years, 3 months ago

Formula One: Formula E is not a threat, says F1 boss Chase Carey

CNN  

CNN — Some detractors thought it would be nothing more than a flash in the pan, while others labeled it a gimmick – but Formula E’s remarkable growth and popularity is proof that the sport is here to stay. Video Ad Feedback Germany's 'Big Four' compete for the first time 02:20 - Source: CNN “It’s a sport that has incredible …

Formula E 2019-20: From car manufacturers to influx of world champion drivers, what's new this season
5 years, 4 months ago

Formula E 2019-20: From car manufacturers to influx of world champion drivers, what's new this season

Firstpost  

For those who want to get up-to-pace for the 2019-20 Formula E season, this post will serve as a quick guide to what’s new this season. For the 2019-20 Formula E season, there’s a host of world champions from other series who will join the veterans. New venues this season Formula E’s objective to race on the city streets is …

Formula One presents new car and rules revamp for 2021
5 years, 5 months ago

Formula One presents new car and rules revamp for 2021

The Hindu  

Formula One presented a dramatic overhaul of the sport on Thursday with a new car and regulations aimed at producing closer and cheaper competition from 2021 as well as more exciting and environmentally-friendly racing. An entirely new aerodynamic set-up is coming to F1 in 2021 It's the first time in history that F1 cars have specifically been designed with a …

Mercedes-Benz and Porsche to join Formula E
5 years, 9 months ago

Mercedes-Benz and Porsche to join Formula E

CNN  

CNN — Porsche and Mercedes-Benz will be competing in Formula E next year as the all-electric series revealed its new bumper calendar for the 2019/20 season. Video Ad Feedback Mercedes looks ahead to joining Formula E 02:27 - Source: CNN Since its inception five years ago, Formula E has been at the forefront of promoting green travel, and some of …

The new kid on the block: The rise of Formula E – and what comes next
6 years ago

The new kid on the block: The rise of Formula E – and what comes next

The Independent  

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Formula E organisers hoping electric car revolution will extend to the racetrack
6 years, 1 month ago

Formula E organisers hoping electric car revolution will extend to the racetrack

ABC  

Supercars may be the champions of Australian motorsport but they are being quietly stalked by a new class of vehicle. Key points: Formula E racing began in 2014 as a way of showcasing electric cars There are currently 10 races per year, with moves to make Adelaide the 11th The SA Government says the business case must stack up The …

Does Formula 1 need to follow Formula E and switch to electric power to survive?
6 years, 2 months ago

Does Formula 1 need to follow Formula E and switch to electric power to survive?

CNN  

Story highlights Formula One and Formula E merger "not impossible" - Massa Formula E has exclusive deal to race electric single seaters with FIA F1 and Formula E go hand-in-hand - Mercedes chief Wolff CNN — It’s a sound that has defined Formula One – the guttural, ear-deafening sound of the combustion engine, which has provided the background symphony to …

Firstpost Explains: It cannot match Formula 1 in speed, so what makes Formula E so exciting?
6 years, 3 months ago

Firstpost Explains: It cannot match Formula 1 in speed, so what makes Formula E so exciting?

Firstpost  

Formula E is a far way off Formula 1 in terms of pace as of now. Unpredictability “In Formula E, it’s not certain who will win the race beforehand,” says Mahindra Racing’s Heidfeld, taking a not-so-subtle dig at Formula 1. Racing on the edge Mahindra Racing driver Jerome d’Ambrosio says racing in Formula E is the ‘most emotional form of …

Formula E 2018-19 season preview: From radical Gen2 car, gamification of racing strategies to additional teams and drivers
6 years, 3 months ago

Formula E 2018-19 season preview: From radical Gen2 car, gamification of racing strategies to additional teams and drivers

Firstpost  

Is 2018-19 finally going to be the year when Formula E stakes its claim as a credible and must-follow international racing series? For us, the prospect of the new Formula E cars being able to go the entire race distance without a ‘car swap’ isn’t enough, nor is the prospect of the new teams and drivers that have joined the …

Formula One unveils plans for futuristic new cars from 2021 to improve racing and attract more fans
6 years, 6 months ago

Formula One unveils plans for futuristic new cars from 2021 to improve racing and attract more fans

Firstpost  

The three design concepts for the 2021 cars include simpler front and rear wings and a sweeping integrated halo cockpit protection system to improve aesthetics. Formula One on Friday unveiled plans for futuristic new cars to be used from the 2021 season to improve racing and be more attractive to fans. Ross Brawn, Formula One’s managing director of motorsports, told …

Automakers are using Formula E to make electric cars seem sexy
6 years, 8 months ago

Automakers are using Formula E to make electric cars seem sexy

Daily Mail  

The electric car has a problem that has nothing to do with battery life, convenient access to charging stations, or Elon Musk's Twitter account: it simply lacks sex appeal. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS Formula E cars look a lot like Formula 1 models, but they're battery powered and much quieter What the Formula E cars lack in volume, they make …

Formula E Takes a Bold Step into the Future with the Batmobile-Inspired Gen2 Race Car
7 years, 1 month ago

Formula E Takes a Bold Step into the Future with the Batmobile-Inspired Gen2 Race Car

CNN  

Formula E's Gen2 race car is a futuristic design that breaks the traditional open-wheeled rule. The car features a sleek and aerodynamic design with a V-shaped rear wing that reduces drag. It also has a battery that lasts the entire race, eliminating the need for pit stops. The car will be raced by major manufacturers and will make its public …

Formula E partners with Swiss technology giant ABB to ‘write the future’
7 years, 2 months ago

Formula E partners with Swiss technology giant ABB to ‘write the future’

CNN  

Story highlights Formula E announces partnership with ABB Swiss technology giant will be title sponsor for all-electric racing series Formula E CEO hints Felipe Massa could join series CNN — The rush to be a part of the all-electric street racing series that’s “writing the future” goes on. The annual motorsport series will be renamed the “ABB FIA Formula E …

Formula E: All you need to know about teams and drivers competing in Season 4 of all-electric racing series
7 years, 4 months ago

Formula E: All you need to know about teams and drivers competing in Season 4 of all-electric racing series

Firstpost  

before we dive deep into the world of Formula E, it is time to get used to the names, brief history and drivers that will drive for the 10 teams come the weekend. Drivers: Sam Bird, Alex Lynn Panasonic Jaguar Racing — The former Formula One constructors and renowned car manufacturer made their Formula E debut only last season. Whether …

Formula E: From teams and drivers to engines, here's all you need to know about the all-electric racing series
7 years, 4 months ago

Formula E: From teams and drivers to engines, here's all you need to know about the all-electric racing series

Firstpost  

The 2017-18 Formula E season starts on 2 December. Eight out of 10 teams have already won a Formula E race — a far cry from Formula 1’s snooty efforts to ensure that winning races if a privilege only for a few. Formula E’s official tyre supplier is Michelin, and keeping in mind the road requirements of electric cars, the …

Sparking an electric future
7 years, 10 months ago

Sparking an electric future

China Daily  

French driver Jean-Eric Vergne of China's Team Techeetah steers a Renault Z.E 16 during last month's Mexico City ePrix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Spacesuit Media Global auto giants flocking to join Formula E frenzy Three short years after being launched, FIA's Formula E Championship is making good on its slogan to "Drive the Future" while rapidly evolving into one of …

Formula E 2015: London's petrolheads won over by the eco-version of Formula One
9 years, 9 months ago

Formula E 2015: London's petrolheads won over by the eco-version of Formula One

The Independent  

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What You Need to Know Before the First Ever Formula E Race This Weekend
10 years, 6 months ago

What You Need to Know Before the First Ever Formula E Race This Weekend

Wired  

Formula E, the first all-electric racing series, begins this weekend with the inaugural Beijing ePrix running on a specially designed 2.14-mile street circuit around the city's "Bird's Nest" stadium from the 2008 Olympic Games. The races are operated by the same body that runs F1, and they’ll race on some of the tracks used by the famous racing series, but …

E-racing may change shape of transport[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 11 months ago

E-racing may change shape of transport[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Team China Racing CEO Steven Lu, Chairman Liu Yu, FIA President Jean Todt, Chinese Embassy First Secretary Liang Jiansheng, and Formula E Holdings CEO Alejandro Agag at the launch of Team China Racing in Paris on Feb 27, 2013. This is the Formula E Championship, a new Federation of International Automobile racing event using fully electric single-seat cars. In the …

Formula E: The idea is simply electric
11 years, 2 months ago

Formula E: The idea is simply electric

Firstpost  

Set to flag off in September 2014, the new series already boasts a full grid of teams, including India’s very own Mahindra Racing, and a healthy calendar of ten races. Now obviously those same kids are also going to be watching Formula One, so what does Formula E have that is ‘cooler’ than Formula One, for example? I think the …

First Formula E car dazzles Las Vegas
11 years, 2 months ago

First Formula E car dazzles Las Vegas

Deccan Chronicle  

Las Vegas: The first Formula E car -- part of an upcoming motor racing competition to put electric vehicles on the map -- made its dazzling debut in Las Vegas. The sleek Spark-Renault SRT-01E, capable of speeds above 225 kilometers per hour, will compete in the first Formula E Championship that begins in Beijing in September, part of 10 races …

Electric race car debuts on Las Vegas strip
11 years, 2 months ago

Electric race car debuts on Las Vegas strip

India TV News  

The unveiling of the high-tech car was timed to coincide with the annual Consumer Electronics Show, a giant gadget expo that began in Las Vegas on Monday. The car batteries only last up to 25 minutes at a time, so drivers will have to make two mandatory pit stops to switch cars. Last month, actor Leonardo DiCaprio announced he was …

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