Zero: The Climate Race Formula E shows the mind-boggling speed at which electric cars evolve
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Sep 11, 2025 Sylvain Filippi, co-founder and CTO of Envision Racing, shares his passion for electric racing. He explains how Formula E is transforming the motorsport landscape, achieving speeds that exceed Formula One. The podcast delves into innovative features like Attack Mode, enhancing race strategies and audience engagement. Filippi discusses the role of electric racing in boosting consumer adoption of EVs and expresses confidence despite US pushback on electric vehicles. Tune in for insights on the future of racing and the efficiency revolution of electric vehicles!
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First-Time Pit Lane Tour
- Akshat toured the Formula E pit lane in London and saw cars being prepped before the race.
- He also walked alongside cars on the starting line and met driver Sebastian Buemi, making it his first live race experience.
Two Pillars Driving Formula E
- Formula E has two core goals: accelerate EV technology and act as a media platform to promote it.
- Racing forces rapid development in batteries, motors, inverters and software by pushing the art of the possible.
From Two-Car Swaps To One Fast Car
- Early Formula E races required drivers to swap cars mid-race because battery tech limited run time.
- Over ten years the series moved to single-car races and massively faster Gen 3 cars that accelerate in 1.8 seconds 0–60 mph.