Formula E

[atomic7732]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xVUJSMWbKs

looks pretty cool

http://www.fiaformulae.com/

[Shriqua]

Just another useless cashgrab scam when we could be helping Africa 

[Bla]

I split this topic, here's a comment from Jorster:

Staying on topic here, This looks really cool.

I also think electronic cars sounds like an at least cooler idea for racing, better than the oil fuel-based racing. Electronic cars have the potential to make us independent of fossil fuels (if we also do that when generating electricity), which is a good thing, so let's work on developing those technologies.

[matty406]

oh kol I thought this thread looked shorter.
People will no doubt complain that they don't make noise. Maybe they should have something to simulate the noise.

[atomic7732]

they actually simulate the noise when in the pits for safety i guess

but the website mentions a benefit of less noise is better track commentary

[Shriqua]

I'm not sure about a lot less noise, would be pretty awkward to be standing in the rows watching super silent automobiles having a runaround.

Maybe they should invest in using these engines for stealth'n'stuff (military, commercial)

[Bla]

In any case the cars are still bound to make some noise as they pass through the air and from tyre friction.
But I do like the sound of cars on Le Mans, I like them more than the commentary. Just get rid of the commentary and let me hear the car engines.