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The Hindu
The Hindu
Sport
S. Dipak Ragav

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Track to road net zero carbon fun racing is formula e delivering | History Defined

Electric evolution: This year saw the most advanced electric racing car to date — the Gen3 car with a power output of 350kW, significantly higher than the Gen2 car’s 250kW. | Photo credit: Getty Images
Staying road relevant: Formula E uses grooved all-weather tyres, similar to those found on road cars, unlike the slicks Formula One uses. It’s a conscious decision, designed to show that ‘a race car can perform while keeping the essence of what a road tyre is’. | Photo credit: Getty Images

At a time when the world is acutely aware of the dangers of climate change and the role of greenhouse gas emissions in the climate crisis, motorsport seems like an anachronistic hobby.

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