The inaugural season of MotoE just wrapped up a few weeks ago in Valencia, Spain, with the aptly-named Italian Matteo Ferrari taking the widely celebrated first-ever championship in the history of this all-electric racing series. It so very nearly wasn't so, however-- and as such, in this week of Thanksgiving, it seemed like a good time to look back at the state of electric … [Read more...] about State of the Art 2020: Electric Motorcycle Racing
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How Different Racing Series Are Going Green
What is it about racing that we humans find so entertaining? Is it the competition? Maybe it's the danger? Nerds like me enjoy the technology behind the machines that are involved. Whatever the reason may be, racing is big business. We provided a brief overview of the Formula E Racing League back in August. Please click here to read that article if you haven't already, (and … [Read more...] about How Different Racing Series Are Going Green
Formula E 101
Unlike its well-established older brother Formula 1, the Formula E racing league is just a baby. The concept for Formula E was conceived by Jean Todt, the President of Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in 2011. Todt announced his intention to create an all-electric vehicle (EV) racing league while dining with friends in Paris, and Formula E was born! The i … [Read more...] about Formula E 101
Watch a Nissan LEAF Plus Outrun a Tesla Model S
The Nissan LEAF is such a mainstream car, I often forget it's electric. That's a shame, really, because it's actually a pretty great little electric car, with just a touch more range than the more popular Tesla Model 3 at a lower asking price. Compared to the bigger, even more expensive Model S, the LEAF not only seems like it's playing in a different league-- it's playing a … [Read more...] about Watch a Nissan LEAF Plus Outrun a Tesla Model S
TeslaCorsa 4 vs. Laguna Seca – Massive Gallery
Say what you will about Elon Musk and Tesla Motors-- whether you think he's the living incarnation of Tony Stark or a sad, angry nerd who got lucky with PayPal and is now in deep over his head-- the man makes some seriously quick cars. The cars' performance is a huge part of what justifies their price premium over, say, a Nissan Leaf or Kia Soul, so it's only natural that … [Read more...] about TeslaCorsa 4 vs. Laguna Seca – Massive Gallery
Watch This: Wild Extreme E Odyssey 21 Electric Racer
Get Plugged In In a hurry? Here are the major points in this post. All-new Electric Race Series for Off-road SUVs These new Electric Racers are Seriously Fast Plenty of Big Names Involved The car you see here is called the Odyssey 21. It was built by Spark Technologies using battery technology developed by the Williams Formula 1 race team, and it's the first example … [Read more...] about Watch This: Wild Extreme E Odyssey 21 Electric Racer
Husqvarna Releases its First-ever Electric Motorcycle
It may not be setting the world on fire with a high-output, super go-fast electric motor like Honda Mugen or Zero, but Swedish motorcycle builder Husqvarna has just launched its first all-electric motorcycle. It's called the Husqvarna EE 5, and it's designed for young riders taking their first steps rides into an electrified, two-wheeled future that, Husqvarna hopes, will have … [Read more...] about Husqvarna Releases its First-ever Electric Motorcycle
VW ID.R Set to Defend Goodwood FOS Title
Volkswagen's ID.R electric race car continues to re-write the rules of what electric cars are supposed to be capable of. In the last few years, the car has set records at both the perilous Pike's Peak hillclimb and the Nürburging's "Green Hell", as well as at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Now, VW and its increasingly legendary driver, Romain Dumas, are headed back to … [Read more...] about VW ID.R Set to Defend Goodwood FOS Title
Video: Watch the VW ID.R Blast the Nürburgring Record
Last week, Volkswagen dropped acclaimed racing driver Romain Dumas behind the wheel of the ID.R-- one of the most powerful electric race cars ever built. Once he was trapped in, they pointed the pairing at Germany's famous Nürburgring, where they promptly set a new track record for electric cars. The ID.R didn't just set a new record, though. Along the way, it thoroughly … [Read more...] about Video: Watch the VW ID.R Blast the Nürburgring Record
It’s Back! MotoE Announces Revised 2019 Race Calendar
A few weeks ago, the future of MotoGP's all electric motorcycle racing series, MotoE, was thrown into doubt after a massive fire. The blaze destroyed not only the slick electric racebikes that were set to race in the series, but a huge amount of tools, equipment, and support machinery as well. Because of the devastation caused by the fire, race organizers, Dorna, were forced … [Read more...] about It’s Back! MotoE Announces Revised 2019 Race Calendar