Racing
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Three years ago, an all-new motor racing series began. Called Formula E, the series pits battery-electric race cars from teams around the world in competition on circuits in the heart of some of the world's most iconic cities. The third season has just wound up, and the list of carmakers fielding electric-car race teams is growing: Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche among them. DON'T MISS: Mercedes, Porsche to join Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Renault in Formula E racing Interest among racing fans seems to be growing, and the series has clearly attracted new followers—including...
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Autocrossing a Fiat 500e electric car for first, maybe last, time
When we published an article on one owner's experience using his Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car to compete in a local autocross, it contained a comment that riled up our reader Doug Kerr. That comment—"Outside of one high-performance electric vehicle, casual electric cars are hardly the...
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Green4U electric race car revealed; targets Le Mans, may spawn street-legal variant
The name Green4U is likely not well-known by many, but the company aims to change that with the introduction of an all-electric race car. The company is the latest project by Don Panoz, best known as the founder of Panoz Motorsport and the sports-car brand which bears his name. Most importantly...
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Mercedes, Porsche to join Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Renault in Formula E racing
The changing of the guards in motor racing is underway: both Porsche and Mercedes-Benz have announced they will join the FIA Formula E electric-car racing series in 2019. To make that possible, both German teams will end their tenures in respected motorsport; Porsche will end its World Endurance...
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Why all electric-car owners should follow Formula E racing
In North America and Europe, the old saying—"Win on Sunday, sell on Monday"—probably no longer applies. That is, winning races over the weekend probably does little if anything to boost sales of passenger cars and light trucks, certainly not the way it did in the U.S. in the 1950s and...
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11 things you need to know about Formula E electric-car racing
We've just spent a packed, very hot weekend at the New York City ePrix, the first time the FIA Formula E electric-car racing series has come to the country's media capital. It was our first Formula E race, and like many who follow electric cars, we learned a lot. More than that, we got a better...
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The idea of performance and electric cars normally don't go hand in hand, unless the topic is a Tesla Model S P90 D. Outside of that one high-performance electric vehicle, casual electric cars are hardly the racer's choice, but one owner felt otherwise. Brian Ro, the owner of a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, recently decided his electric car was in need of a track day. DON'T MISS: South's good ol' boy drag racers whupped by Tesla, not happy about it So, he brought the Bolt EV to an autocross event to see what the electric car was made of. Autocross takes place in an empty space made up of winding...
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Dominant Audi racing team dumps diesel hybrids for electric power
Audi will stop racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and focus on Formula E instead.
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid sets new Land Speed Record
A Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recently set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car wins Monte Carlo e-Rally
A Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car won the 2016 e-Rally Monte Carlo.
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How Formula E electric-car series could make road cars better
This video shows the inner workings of a Formula E electric race car.
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Formula E electric-car races expands carmaker list, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar included
More large carmakers are showing interest in Formula E.
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The Electric GT series launches next year with a field of Tesla Model S race cars.
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How to promote a Porsche hybrid? Bring its Le Mans sibling into rush-hour traffic
Porsche sent a 919 Hybrid race car into London traffic to promote its Panamera 4 E-Hybrid luxury sedan.
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Formula E electric-car race coming to New York City next July
Formula E will hold two races in New York City next July.
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Car modifiers find EPA emission rules a useful whipping boy, politically
Car modifiers continue to push for more lenient emissions rules.
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University of Michigan team wins 2016 solar car race
The University of Michigan's team won the 2016 American Solar Challenge.
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Nissan Leaf 48-kWh prototype built to compete in Spanish race series (video)
Nissan employees built a 48-kWh Leaf prototype in their spare time.
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Startup Atieva built an electric van that smoked a Tesla Model S and Ferrari California T in a drag race.
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Electric racer goes 0 to 60 mph in 1.5 seconds, built by students
An electric car built by Swiss students set a world acceleration record.
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Tesla Model S electric-car racing series to launch next year
Some car fans don't connect with racing series because their purpose-built, open-wheel race cars bear no resemblance to anything they see on the street. And perhaps the same could be said of today's Formula E circuit of electric-car races across the globe. But how about a race series exclusively...
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Formula E Electric-Car Racing Series Gains Jaguar As Contender
Jaguar will join Formula E for its third season, beginning next fall.
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World Solar Challenge Concludes As Teams Cover 1,800 Miles On Sun Power (Video)
The 2015 World Solar Challenge recently concluded in Australia.
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Formula E Electric-Car Racing Raises The Power For Season 2
The FIA is increasing the amount of power allowed during Formula E races, and making other changes.
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