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[Nickbat]

That'll be exciting, then. Besides which, it's already been done with Scalextric.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-1373180/F1-asked-EU-set-new-electric-car-series.html

But what's the EU doing getting officially involved with a sport? Is there any aspect of our life that doesn't involve the EU these days? 

[Lazydocker]

The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick :-/

[Mysteryman]

They are trying to show(educate) us about how exciting electric vehicles can really be.



It will have to be a short race.

[Banjax]

its a good way of developing the technology quickly - either that or we go back to the horse and cart 

[Mysteryman]

its a good way of developing the technology quickly - either that or we go back to the horse and cart 

That's the idea behind it.

[Nickbat]

The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick :-/

Not jumping on it, LD, I'm firmly in place with the seatbelts on! 

[millwall]

The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick :-/

got to agree  as it may help electric motors to become a viable option  when and if they get them right

[Lazydocker]

The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick :-/

Not jumping on it, LD, I'm firmly in place with the seatbelts on! 

I think I've got that

But, as stated, it would be a good way to push the technology forwards... Would I watch it? If I wasn't busy, probably

[bob.dent]

Well, they're already using KERS so I guess it's only a matter of time.:-/ Mind you, I can't imagine 26 or so cars sitting on the starting grid in complete silence waiting for the lights to go out!!

[Richie London]

i did hear the health and safety are going to ban the armed forces from going into battle as there is a risk of serious injury. 

[bob.dent]

i did hear the health and safety are going to ban the armed forces from going into battle as there is a risk of serious injury. 

  Nothing to do with F1, but funny!!

[Richie London]

i did hear the health and safety are going to ban the armed forces from going into battle as there is a risk of serious injury. 

  Nothing to do with F1, but funny!!

sorry but i'm bored stiff at home   

[Dishevelled Den]

......// Mind you, I can't imagine 26 or so cars sitting on the starting grid in complete silence waiting for the lights to go out!!

  Splendid.

[Webby the Bear]

electric will be the way forward. might as well do it sooner than later. 16 hour pit stops for cars needing to charge may get a bit tiring to watch though 

[Nickbat]

electric will be the way forward. might as well do it sooner than later. 16 hour pit stops for cars needing to charge may get a bit tiring to watch though 

Well, I for one am glad I witnessed the heydey of F1 with big engines and power slides.

I'm sure I could never have got so excited about electric cars:

Murray Walker: "...and here comes Mansell on the final lap of this enthralling 10-lap marathon. He's miles ahead of the field and a win is certain...but, no, I can't believe it, he's blown a main fuse and is out of the race!"