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Formula E

The latest news and information from the exciting world of Formula E, the FIA’s official electric racing car series set to start in 2014.

China Racing FIA Formula E Testing at Donington Park July 2014 - PHOTO: Jonathan Musk

China Racing Choose NEXTEV Powertrain for Formula E Season Two

China Racing will run a powertrain built by Chinese EV technology firm NEXTEV in season two of the FIA Formula E Championship. NEXTEV are one of the eight manufacturers selected to build components for season two, when the regulations regarding the powertrain are opened up to allow competition. China Racing has already released some technical

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Formula E in Geneva

Historic Law Change May See Formula E Race in Switzerland

Motor sport has been forbidden in Switzerland since 1954. The last motor race held there was at Bremgarten, near Bern. The Swiss are well known for their attitude toward anti-racing, despite many Swiss companies being integral sponsors of worldwide motorsport. However, following a momentous decision by the Swiss Council of States, electric racing might be

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Formula E Year 2 Details Announced

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile has today revealed the eight manufacturers who will enter the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship in season two – further increasing the series’ credentials as a test bed for the development of electric vehicle technology. For the inaugural 2014/2015 season, the 10 Formula E teams all compete using identical single-seaters

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The proposed circuit layout for the Formula E London ePrix at Battersea Park

Two London Formula E Races Confirmed

After many months of planning and following lengthy consultations with all parties, the world’s first fully-electric racing series will host its final two rounds on a specially created 15-turn, 2.92km circuit – designed by FE’s London Event Team together with British architect Simon Gibbons. Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E, said: “Discussions for our London

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