Formula E, the world's leading all-electric racing series, officially unveiled its next generation car Tuesday at the Geneva Motor Show.
Formula E, the world's leading all-electric racing series, officially unveiled its next generation car Tuesday at the Geneva Motor Show.
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The Gen2, as it's been named, will make its racing debut at the start of the 2018-19 Formula E season.
The Gen2, as it's been named, will make its racing debut at the start of the 2018-19 Formula E season.
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After a digital launch earlier this year, the first physical model was revealed by FIA President Jean Todt and Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag.
After a digital launch earlier this year, the first physical model was revealed by FIA President Jean Todt and Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag.
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Formula E title partner ABB provided a robotic arm to lift the cover on the new design.
Formula E title partner ABB provided a robotic arm to lift the cover on the new design.
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The new car will have twice the energy storage of the current car, doubling its range. It means the end of the mid-race car swap that has been a fixture of Formula E since its debut in 2014.
The new car will have twice the energy storage of the current car, doubling its range. It means the end of the mid-race car swap that has been a fixture of Formula E since its debut in 2014.
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The Gen2 will have a top speed of 174 mph thanks to an increase in the maximum power output.
The Gen2 will have a top speed of 174 mph thanks to an increase in the maximum power output.
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It will also have a new LED strip which allows fans to follow the drivers' race modes and tactics.
It will also have a new LED strip which allows fans to follow the drivers' race modes and tactics.
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Todt said: "Formula E will continue to push the development of electric vehicle technology, and this car is an important milestone in this journey."
Todt said: "Formula E will continue to push the development of electric vehicle technology, and this car is an important milestone in this journey."
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