Formula E News

[Drivesolo]

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For those of you that love speed, but w/o the need for combustion:

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/2013013 ... -fast-lane

Each one will look similar to a standard single-seat, open cockpit Formula 1 car, complete with large wings at the front and back. Details of the engines are still under wraps, but its designers do not think performance will be a problem.

“We are working at the extreme edge of what electric drive can do,” Peter Van

[AP1]

It's coming:

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013061 ... dailydrive

[Drivesolo]

Yeeeesssss....! It IS coming soon....

http://www.fiaformulae.com/

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Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm has signed a sponsorship deal with the forthcoming Formula E championship.

The FIA international motorsports body plans to launch the electric-car competition next year as an alternative to Formula 1.

Qualcomm will provide wireless-charging and augmented-reality technology to help the teams taking part and the public watching the races.

[AP1]

The latest:

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013091 ... dailydrive

[Drivesolo]

Man... still a year away at this point.

Looking forward to seeing video of them using this in anger.

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The cars will race on 18-inch treaded tires supplied by Michelin.

What, no Ecopias?

[AP1]

This is great news!

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[AP1]

More News: Qualcomm becomes technology partner of FIA Formula E Championship
http://chargedevs.com/newswire/qualcomm ... mpionship/

[AP1]

The latest:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013092 ... dailydrive