Formula E’s race to get the whole world electrified


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🗞️ Driving the news: Formula E, the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) racing series, has seen tremendous growth in speed, efficiency, and fanbase since its launch in 2014, with over 400 million fans today
• CEO Jeff Dodds aims to further accelerate the shift to 100% EV adoption
🔭 The context: Formula E cars have evolved significantly, now reaching 200 mph and completing races on a single charge
• The sport focuses on urban racing to promote sustainability and engage city audiences, pushing technological innovations that benefit consumer EVs
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Formula E’s commitment to being net-zero and promoting clean energy technologies positions it as a key driver in the fight against climate change, aiming to showcase the viability and excitement of EVs to a global audience
⏭️ What's next: Future advancements include lighter, more powerful cars driven by solid-state battery technology, as well as a focus on expanding sustainability efforts, including the use of carbon capture and renewable energy projects
💬 One quote: "Our Gen 3 Evo car will already be faster-accelerating... getting to 60 miles an hour in about 1.8 seconds" — Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E
📈 One stat: Formula E’s racing season produces 33,000 tons of carbon, compared to Formula One’s 200,000 to 250,000 tons
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