Friday, March 13, 2015

Formula E makes its United States debut tomorrow in Miami


The first all-electric open wheel racing series, Formula E, makes its stateside debut tomorrow in Miami. It's the fifth race of the series' inaugural season, and if you haven't heard of it yet, you're probably not alone.


The Miami eprix is just the fifth race in Formula E's young existence

Formula E is a lot like Formula One — they're both run by the same governing body, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) — but there are some key differences. The biggest is that the cars are completely battery powered; there are no combustion engines here in Miami except for the ones driven by the fans. The cars emit a high-pitched whir instead of the roar typically heard in auto racing. There are also no pit stops during the race....


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