Formula One’s Electric Brother
Many of us will have been actively engaged in the Formula 1 season this year, with the season providing viewers with a thrilling final race seeing Lewis Hamilton fall just short to Max Verstappen of team Red Bull.
But few of these fans will be as knowledgeable of the Formula E, the championship which is centred around electric mobility and renewable energy solutions to contribute to reducing air pollution and fighting against climate change around the world.
Formula E aim to address the 4 key issues associated to global development of electric vehicles and break them down.
Perception - proving electric cars are high-performing and efficient.
Technology - removing range anxiety and showcasing lifespan and longevity.
Infrastructure - increasing the number and speed of charging stations.
Cost - making cars cheaper in comparison to other options on the market.
With the 2030 Government ban restricting the purchase of diesel and petrol vehicles, the automotive sector needs to continue the shift over to an electric vehicle world. The shift will also prove beneficial in reducing our carbon emissions, transportation currently accounts for 1/4 of all CO2 emissions and internal combustion engines are a huge problem in this. This is where electric vehicles and sectors like Formula E can make huge impacts towards lowering emissions.
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed-up the switch to electric - in a bid to counteract the climate crisis as well as addressing the devastating effects of air pollution. It may not be as large as Formula 1 but the message behind this Championship is one which can make a real change to our planet for many years to come.