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
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Formula E Season 5: the New Cars are SO Fast!
Season 5 is shaping up to be a big year for Formula E. This year we'll see all-new cars capable of running the full race distance and the addition of F1 stars Felipe Massa, Pascal Wehrlein, and Stoffel Vandoorne, both of which should ramp up the quality of the show, significantly. There's more to the new Season 5 cars than extra range and new, "Batmobile" looks, however. … [Read more...] about Formula E Season 5: the New Cars are SO Fast!
Nissan Racing Past and Future on Display in Monterey
Nissan racing heritage, from its Datsun days to NISMO today, will be on show in California for Monterey Car Week. Vintage cars once driven by the likes of Paul Newman will showcase alongside the new Nissan Formula E racer for Season 5, and consumer cars like the new LEAF and Altima will also feature in the full range showcase of Nissan's motorsport past and present. You can … [Read more...] about Nissan Racing Past and Future on Display in Monterey
New Formula E Game Puts You in the Race – LIVE
At its inception, Formula E promised to deliver the future of motor racing. Yesterday, it came one step closer to delivering the future of watching motor racing, at least, with the launch of an all-new VR racing game that will allow players to compete with real FE drivers, in real time, from inside a digital "ghost car". There's a lot to unpack there, so let's go over it … [Read more...] about New Formula E Game Puts You in the Race – LIVE
Formula E “Hyperboost” Confirmed for 2018/19
Driving over special "turbo boosts" to gain speed is a familiar concept to anyone who's played Excitebike or Mario Kart. But whether they've played those mages or not, it's about to become a familiar concept to Formula E drivers, as well. That's because the FIA has confirmed the use of "Hyperboost" zones for the upcoming 2018/19 FE season! The cars are all-new for this … [Read more...] about Formula E “Hyperboost” Confirmed for 2018/19
Formula E Season 5: Nissan Reveals 2018-19 Race Car
Season 5 of Formula E racing promises to be the sport's biggest yet, with the launch of an all-new, Batmobile-inspired spec racer that can- gasp!- go a full race without the need for drivers to swap cars. Another new twist in the Formula E saga for 2018-19 is increased manufacturer support- a fact that was underscored earlier today, Nissan unveiled the livery for its new race … [Read more...] about Formula E Season 5: Nissan Reveals 2018-19 Race Car
While We Wait: 3D Spark Racing Formula E Concept
The all-new "Batman" style Formula E car set to be raced for the 2018/19 will make its debut later this month according to FE's CEO, Alejandro Agag. When it finally drops, the new car is promised to look "very different to any single-seater out there. It is futuristic and eye-catching." I couldn't wait for that, though, so I went out looking for a 2019 Formula E race car … [Read more...] about While We Wait: 3D Spark Racing Formula E Concept
NanoFlowcell Plans Formula E Entry In 2018
When Formula E began, the concept was to keep costs low by strictly regulating every aspect of the race cars. Same chassis, same transmission, same motor, same battery control system, same brakes, and same tires. The idea worked brilliantly. Formula E is the fastest growing auto racing series in the world with a waiting list of world cites anxious to get on the … [Read more...] about NanoFlowcell Plans Formula E Entry In 2018
Formula E Will Introduce Robotic Racing Next Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzDGpgGQGok Okay. I get it. A vacuum cleaner that guides itself around the house, finding every trace of dust and dirt, is a wonderful thing. A boon to mankind. But robotic race cars? Really? The Guardian reports that Formula E will have a new feature as early as next year -- Roboracing! Ten teams, with two driverless cars each, will … [Read more...] about Formula E Will Introduce Robotic Racing Next Year
BMW Will Be Official Car Of Formula E
Formula One fans are accustomed to seeing Mercedes cars used at every race for the pace car, medical car, staff cars and go for pizza cars. It's good marketing for the three-star brand. Now BMW will do the same thing in Formula E, showcasing its entire line of advanced electric and hybrid cars at every Formula E event. The already-iconic BMW i8 will be the pace car, while … [Read more...] about BMW Will Be Official Car Of Formula E