Safety in crashes is a major consideration for many car buyers and as such is an area manufacturers take extremely seriously. It is a boon for electric cars that they’re able to hide away core heavy components such as batteries and electric motors allowing for crumple zones and impact areas to be far more efficient […]
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As it’s that seasonal time of year when half (perhaps more than half) of all people are moaning and the other half are happy in the knowledge that no matter what happens, presents WILL be under THAT tree on the 25th. We felt that perhaps what’s in order is a little festive spirit to liven
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ACFO and the Energy Saving Trust (EST) are urging public, private and voluntary organisations to have their electric vehicle (EV) knowledge bank ‘fully charged’ by attending a special seminar. The fleet-decision-makers’ organisation is joining forces with BMW and a wide range of other electric vehicle experts, including the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), to
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The Venturi Formula E Team was founded by an unlikely pairing of well known French automotive brand, Venturi Automobiles, and world famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Venturi Automobiles is a revived incarnation of the past great “French Ferrari” and is now solely focussed on electric vehicles. Based in Monaco, the brand has most notably put their
Virgin began life as a music records business but it’s founder, Sir Richard Branson soon set his sights higher and it became the international mega-brand that it is today. Since those humble beginnings, Virgin have put their hand to many different and new technologies. Many in the UK know them for their phone and broadband
Mahindra are perhaps best known for their work on their road going electric cars with the Mahindra Reva Company. Mahindra Racing was the eighth team to sign up to Formula E and is the only one based in India. Despite the apparent lack of racing experience, Mahindra Racing have been competing in the FIM Moto
Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire businesses looking to purchase low carbon technology, including electric and hybrid vehicles, are able to apply for a grant of up to 30% of the cost with a maximum of £7500. Putting forward the grant is Wenta -best known as the enterprise agency for Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and for providing an array
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ABT Sportsline is a German based racing team that has dominated in the DTM series, with five wins to their name. As the team acts as the Audi factory team in DTM, the Formula E name has included Audi in the name as primary sponsor. ABT has been absent from formula racing since the 1990’s
With beginnings in 2006, Dragon Racing was founded by tech giant Seagate’s CEO and chairman, Steve Luzco and Jay Penske respectively. The team has concentrated on the IndyCar series before venturing into the world of electric racing. Dragon Racing brings to Formula E sponsorship in the shape of antivirus company McAfee with strategic partnerships with
Andretti is a name that needs little introduction when it comes to motorsport. Michael Andretti is a racing legend in his own right and his team in the IndyCar series is synonymous with success. This was the first team from the USA to have joined the Formula E championship and the third of all team
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