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Drayson EV World Land Speed Record

New EV World Record for Drayson Racing

Drayson RacingTM has increased the World Electric Land Speed Record for sub-999kg cars during official FIA-sanctioned runs at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire, England (*subject to FIA homologation). The all-electric prototype racing car driven by Lord (Paul) Drayson and developed by Drayson Racing Technologies achieved a two-way average speed of 205.139mph over the measured mile and 333.271kph […]

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Aurora named exclusive host broadcaster

Formula E to be Filmed in 2D and 3D as New Broadcaster is Announced

Aurora Media Worldwide (AMW) have today signed a multi-year partnership with Formula E Holdings to be the exclusive host broadcaster and media partner for the new FIA Formula E Championship. The agreement will see AMW produce world-class coverage of all Formula E races, qualifying and practice sessions, delivering an innovative and interactive experience to a

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The new car livery for the Dragon Racing Formula E Team

Dragon Racing

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

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2013 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

Frankfurt Motor Show Roundup

With the close of the 2013 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show yesterday, 22nd September, we take a look at the highlights from an electric/hybrid perspective. From the outset, the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show looked destined to be focused on electric cars, with the likes of Renault already having a range of four electric cars and with

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Sustainable MotoExpo Logo

Sustainable MotoExpo Postponed

Sustainable MotoExpo, due to take place on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 2013 at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has been postponed and provisionally rescheduled to Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 2014. A spokesman for Eco Motorsport, the event organisers, said, “Whilst the decision to postpone the weekend has been a difficult one – it is

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Renault signs with Spark Racing Technology and Formula E Holdings

Renault Steps Into The Era of Electric Motorsport with FIA Formula E

A leader in electric vehicles with its Z.E. range and boasting unique expertise in motorsport, Renault is entering the new FIA Formula E Championship. The ten teams racing in the competition, which kicks off in September 2014, will drive the Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seater, co-designed with Renault Sport and revealed to the world at Frankfurt. A

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