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Jonathan Musk

Editor and automotive writer for AutoVolt Magazine, Jonathan is in charge of content for both AutoVolt's monthly magazine and website. Jonathan brings with him an extensive knowledge of cars, from the dawn of motoring right up to the modern day. He has written two classic car books, is an electric vehicle enthusiast and has driven hundreds of classic and modern cars.

Detroit Electric SP:01 Front View

Detroit Electric SP:01

Detroit Electric today unveils the SP:01; an electric 2-seat sports car that aims to set new standards of speed and excitement.  Comparisons will naturally be drawn between this and the Tesla Roadster; a similarly designed electric car also based on a Lotus chassis; yet the SP:01 features some nifty features that make it stand out […]

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Michelin Tyres for Formula E

Michelin for Formula E

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has today confirmed that Michelin will be the official tyre supplier for the FIA Formula E Championship. The FIA Formula E Championship, the new city-centre electric racing FIA championship making its debut in 2014, is promoted by Formula E Holdings. It aims to bring electric racing to the people,

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Formula E Preliminary Calendar

Formula E Calendar

FIA Formula E Preliminary 2014 Calendar Presented to the FIA. Formula E Holdings (FEH), the promoter of the FIA Formula E Championship, today presented the FIA with a preliminary list of 8 cities, all selected to host races next year. The races will feature Formula cars powered exclusively by electric energy. Cities that are included

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OSCar eO at Dakar 2012

OSCar eO Off-Roader

The OSCar eO is the world’s first electric car to compete (and more importantly finish) in three of the world’s toughest off-road rallies covering a total of 18,000 km — “Dakar” and “Silk Way Rally” in 2012, and the “Africa Eco Race” in 2013. It certainly looks fantastic and has a specification to match it’s

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SPARK Formula E Electric Vehicle

42 SPARK EVs for Formula E

Formula E orders 42 Cars from Spark Racing Technology. CEO of FEH comments on McLaren – SRT Partnership. Formula E Holdings Ltd. (FEH) – the official promoter of the new FIA Formula E Championship – has announced the purchase of 42 electric Formula cars from the newly formed company, Spark Racing Technology (SRT). The cars

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SPARK Racing Technology

SPARK Racing Formed

Foundation of SPARK Racing Technology, official supplier of the FIA Formula E Championship. PARIS, 12th November 2012: Frédéric Vasseur is pleased to announce the birth of Spark Racing Technology, a company dedicated to the creation and assembly of cars participating in the FIA World Championship Formula E. E for electric, exciting, efficiency, environment, and last

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Rio welcomes Formula E - Lucas di Grassi, Alejandro Agag, Mr. Eduardo Paes, Jean Todt, Mr. Sergio Cabral and Enrique Bañuelos

Rio Welcomes Formula E

Rio, first city to welcome the FIA Formula E Championship. The Brazilian city will host a race in 2014. Last Friday, 24th of August at the City Hall, the Mayor of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Mr. Eduardo Paes, met with the President of the Federation Internationale de Automobile (FIA), Mr. Jean Todt, Formula

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Alejandro Agag, CEO, Formula E Holdings

Q&A with Alejandro Agag

Q & A with Alejandro Agag, CEO, Formula E Holdings Q. Why promote a car competition like Formula E now? A. The automotive industry is currently going through a process of significant transformation that will become increasingly visible. New and more sustainable technologies are being introduced, which will make cars more efficient and environmentally friendly.

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The New FIA Formula E Announced - Alejandro Agag, Jean Todt and Enrique Bañuelos

Formula E Announced!

New FIA Formula E Championship Powered by electric energy. The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has reached an agreement to licence the commercial rights of the FIA Formula E Championship to a Consortium of international investors. Formula E is a new FIA championship featuring Formula cars powered exclusively by electric energy. It represents a vision

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