Cars That Think

MAY 25, 2025

Bertrand Piccard, left, and Prince Albert of Monaco, right, take off during the 25th International Hot Air Balloon week, in Chateau dOex, Switzerland, in 2003. And you use the boil off, that means the little part of hydrogen that is evaporating, and put it through fuel cells that makes electricity for the electric motor.

Hydrogen 128

Hydrogen Climate Carbon Fiber Solar 128

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

For the fifth season of the championship, ZF has developed an electric driveline for Venturi that includes an electric motor as well as newly developed transmission and power electronics. The German HWA Racelab team will enter the Formula E as a Venturi customer team and acquire its vehicles from Monaco-based Venturi.

Monaco 239

Monaco Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 239

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

At the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, where Formula E recently ran the full course for the first time, an F1 car driven by the likes of Lewis Hamilton is faster by at least 10 seconds per lap, an embarrassing eternity in racing terms. The cars feature recyclable batteries and bodies made from linen and recycled carbon fiber from last year’s cars.

Future 104

Future Auto Porsche Monaco 104

Cars That Think

JULY 23, 2024

This scenario played out in May at the Routes de l’Oise cycling competition near Paris, and the van was believed to contain evidence of a distinctly 21st-century cheat: a hidden electric motor. Cyclists call it “motor doping.” Motor doping has only been confirmed once in professional cycling, way back in 2016.

Motors 145

Motors Motoring Motor 2018 145