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Audi unveils e-tron FE05 for new Formula E season

Green Car Congress

Since the batteries now have the capacity to last the entire 45-minute race distance, the mandatory car change during the race has been eliminated. Afterwards, the race cars and equipment will be transported to Saudi Arabia. All Formula E teams draw electricity from identical McLaren batteries weighing 374 kilograms.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

Charged EVs

Extreme E’s first race, the Desert X Prix, took place on April 3 and 4, on an 18 km course centered around three canyons in the vast desert surrounding Al-’Ula, Saudi Arabia. We cool down the batteries only while charging or before the race by blowing air into them. The all-terrain, all-electric Odyssey 21. The green ship St.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

Cars That Think

F1 doesn’t flatter the battery brigade. The third-generation Formula E car, set to make its competitive debut in Saudi Arabia in early 2023, is smaller, lighter, faster and more environmentally friendly than any electric racer in history. Hankook tires use natural rubber and recycled fiber, and will be recycled after every race.

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