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Racing EVs & Hybrids

Updates from the world of electric and hybrid racing cars, bikes and even boats and planes.

China Racing Formula E - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

China Racing

China Racing started out life in the A1GP series back in 2004 and was authorised by the Ministry of Sports of China. Since then, the team has competed in several different race series, including Superleague Formula and the FIA GT1. Many Chinese drivers have resultantly made their international name with the team. China Racing’s other […]

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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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Rome first european city to welcome the FIA Formula E Championship

Formula E will be in Rome

On December 1st, at Campidoglio, the Mayor of Rome – Mr Gianni Alemanno, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) – Mr Jean Todt, Formula E Holdings CEO – Mr Alejandro Agag and Chairman of the Italian Automobile Club (ACI) Mr Angelo Sticchi Damiani, announced that Rome would be the first European city to host

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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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