LONDON -- The promoters of Formula E have revealed their plans to launch an all-electric racing series in some of the most extreme environments on earth.
Extreme E, which will host its inaugural race in January 2021, hopes to spread a message of environmental sustainability by racing in parts of the world affected by climate change. The series plans to race in the Arctic, the Himalayas, the Sahara desert, the Amazon rainforest and low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean to highlight the environmental issues caused by global warming.
The races will see all-electric Sports Utility Vehicles [SUVs] go head-to-head over 10km stages, with 12 single-car teams taking part in five rounds per year.